Cebuano designer: Minimalistic bridal gowns are the trend now

Immae Lachica 06/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Are our June brides ready? To give our readers some background, the term ‘June Bride’ comes from the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Those who marry in June are believed to be blessed with…

Michelle Dee pays tribute to Apo Whang-Od in Miss Universe 2023 evening gown

Hannah Mallorca 11/19/2023

In a bold move to set herself apart from the usual nude illusion, glass beads, and sparkly gowns, Michelle Dee pranced on the Miss Universe 2023 stage in a black evening gown inspired by indigenous tattoo art as a…

Kim Chiu aminadong naging suki ng ukay ukay, prom gown noon na-iskor sa halagang P300

Alex Brosas 07/08/2023

HINDI nahiya si Kim Chiu na aminin na in her youth ay naging suki siya ng ukay-ukay. Her revelation came nang tinanong namin ang cast na narooon which included Frenhcie Dy, Kyle Versoza and Jake Ejercito kung…

Wroblewitz, Miss Universe PH runner up, wore Zambales bet’s gown during finals night

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 10/05/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Miss Universe Philippines 2021 1st runner up Maureen Wroblewitz wore the gown supposedly for Zambales’ Joanna Rabe during the finals night. Wroblewitz, in an Instagram post, shared this along with a photo of her wearing…

#TheForgottenGown of MUP 2020 Rabiya Mateo

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 04/17/2021

Where is “The Forgotten Gown” of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo and what is the story behind it? In its official Instagram account, The Mannequin Ph, a fashion design brand owned by Filipino designer Gian Henderson,…

No one can stop Harry Styles from wearing a gown on US Vogue’s December cover

11/17/2020

Harry Styles is US Vogue’s first-ever male solo cover star in history. But that’s not the only thing we are smiling about. Here’s the other reason: The singer and actor wore a dress for the magazine’s latest…

No lab gown? No problem for this marine engineering student in Cebu

Immae Lachica 07/27/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines– Cebu students are known to excel in academics. Inspiring stories that would make your eyes tear up, but this story of a student shows that if there’s a will there’s a way in a…

The Kapampangan designer behind Karen Gallman’s Miss Intercontinental gown

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 01/30/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – If Catriona Gray had a Mak Tumang when she competed for Miss Universe 2018, Karen Gallman had Benjamin “Benj” Leguiab IV in her journey as the first Filipina to win the Miss Intercontinental…

Mak Tumang reveals third Miss U gown

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 12/27/2018

The third gown is called Perla Oriente.But Catriona Gray was not able to wear this creation by designer Mak Tumang in any of the Miss Universe events.…

Netizen says Catriona Gray’s gown symbolizes ‘Edsa traffic’

Inquirer.net 12/17/2018

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s flaming red long gown not only symbolizes the flowing lava of Mt. Mayon, but it could also represent the thick red river of car headlights in the Edsa traffic. A Facebook post…

MAO BA?

Editorial 01/17/2018

NATIVE GOWN RAVES Daanbantayan Festival Queen representitive Isabel Luche drew raves from netizens after her photo on Facebook went viral with her Filipino rural life-themed gown decked with designs of “bahay kubos” or Filipino native huts, coconut…

ESSAY: Wedding garment

Simeon Dumdum Jr. 10/14/2017

Lately, the wife and I stood as sponsors at the wedding of her cousin’s son. When notified of this, she was at a loss to find the right gown. Her wardrobe did not have a formal dress…

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