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Popular Filipino haute couture designer Arielle Agasang is set to make another splash in the fashion world as he will showcase his latest collection in "Ako ay Filipino" charity gala which will be held at the Centennial Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel on June 13. At the press preview held at the Sampaguita Room of the Manila Hotel last Feb. 27, Agasang said that the event will also pay tribute to the most influential personalities of the year. Agasang said that the event aims to raise funds for the reconstruction and improvement of the infrastructure, service facilities and other sacred spaces of Our Lady of Assumption Parish in Lavezares, Northern Samar. "Kapag umuulan at may mass, tumutulo ang ulan sa loob ng simbahan. Through this charity event, maipapagawa na namin ang simbahan," said Agasang who got emotional during the open forum of the program. Agasang thanked Kapamilya stars Angel Locsin, Vice Ganda and Vhong Navarro who have earlier ...

Reigning Miss Philippine Youth International Rikki Mae Dela Pena has advised her peers to always choose career over fame. “Career must be prioritized as it sets direction in our life and as part of the youth we must choose a career that we really love because by doing something that we really love, fame and success will follow," said Rikki Mae in an interview. Rikki Mae also said that the youth can achieve their dreams through hardwork. "I realized that no one can immediately be well known without doing some effort and by doing something that is right," she said. Rikki Mae turned 21 last Sept. 4, the same day she celebrated her birthday with her mom Thess. Her family celebrated the birthdays In China. Upon return, Rikki Mae joined a fashion show produced by Filipino Fashion Designer Organizer Association founder Rose Jorta last Sept. 21. The beauty queen said that she was surprised there was a mini-birthday celebration after the f...

The woman behind Nouvelle Haute Couture known for elegant, timeless and edgy designs is fashion designer and entrepreneur Marianne Martin. Martin started her RTW business at a very young age and early exposure to fashion inspired her to pursue further studies in Fashion design. Armed with knowledge, skills, and passion for fashion . . . Nouvelle Haute Couture was created. Empowering the woman of today and celebrating every woman's uniqueness is reflected in her creations, confidence, individuality with elegance and grace is a trademark of Martin designs. She believes that beauty starts at the moment when you decide to be yourself. On June 15, Martin will join forces with 19 of the biggest names in fashion for an unforgettable moment in the bridal fashion scene. Come watch this celebration of love and commitment dubbed "She Said Yes! The 2nd She Said Yes Bridal Fair: A Crowne Plaza Wedding and Engagement Showcase" at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galler...

SimoneSwimwear is for the young and young at heart. This is how teen queen Simone Nadine Bornilla describes her fashionable line of swimwear which was launched recently. "Since my target is the young age group and the young at heart, playful colors should be observed. The vibe should be vigorous. It’s like when you see my creation, it’s seems like its targeting those people who are young and people aspiring to remain youthful," said Nadine, a former Miss Philippine Youth titlist. Nadine, a Grade 10 student of Colegio San Agustin in Makati City, expounds the design concepts for SimoneSwimwear. For cutouts, it is mainly a version of the killer one-pieces that are coming out for spring and summer 2019. The options are encompassing and it makes me more inventive. "This design gives me the artistic freedom to think out of the box and freedom to deviate from the norm and believe me, it’s enticing!" she said. The prints feature polka dots and floral prints...

Popular Filipino haute couture designer Arielle Agasang of the Agasang House of Couture said that he is deeply honored to be chosen as one of the fashion designers for the Miss Intercontinental 2018 beauty pageant which wrapped up in Manila last Jan. 26. "It is always an honor to dress up and style for an international beauty queen like Veronica Vallejo, our Miss Intercontinental 2017. The Miss Intercontinental pageant is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talents of Filipino designers," said Agasang, during an exclusive interview. Agasang dressed up Miss Intercontinental 2017 Veronica Vallejo of Mexico for gala night, meet-and-greet event, terno competition, and guest appearances for the pageant. Popular Filipino designer Arielle Agasang (2nd from left) with Dr. Rhoda Espino (left) of Metro Esthetico Skin Care Center in Pasig City share a light moment with Miss Intercontinental 2017 Veronica Vallejo of Mexico (2nd from right) and her companion. "Some...

Fashion designer Marianne Martin may have reservations in the past to go full-blast in the fashion scene as she considers herself the behind-the-scene type of person. She changed her mind. Now she is ready take her position as the design leader of Nouvelle Haute Couture even managing her time well for family and business. Marianne will focus on Nouvelle Haute Couture's transition to Marianne Martin Fashion House.  The future Nouvelle Haute Couture will be more vigilant in setting the trend of the future in fashion, she says. Born on Dec. 23, 1975, in Manila, Marianne is the youngest child and only daughter of a businessman, Eddie Martin and his wife, Jeng Martin.  Known to her close friends and family as "Ianne," her mom and grandmother raised her, as her father was very active in the business during her childhood. In her early years, Marianne used to create bows and bags and  sold them to her classmates and teachers. She became popular in school, not only be...

The royal blue evening gown worn by Filipino beauty queen Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach when she won Miss Universe 2015 is shaping up to be a collectors' item. Popular Filipino designer Albert Andrada says that three persons have offered him to buy Pia's blue gown for more than P1 million. "Without the Miss Universe title, it was roughly P180,000-P200,000. But with the Miss Universe title already, it shoots up to more than P1 million. I'm saying this because somebody offered to buy it and the (national) costume as well," says Andrada, during an exclusive interview in Tagaytay City recently. Andrada says that three Filipinos have offered to buy Pia's gown displayed at his shop in Makati City. He did not identify them. "There were three offers but I declined it. They just emailed me and they wanted to buy it. They are Filipino-Chinese. I regret that I can't sell it because it's part of my life already. It's part of my journey as a fashion ...

International fashion designer Angela Taloza has been named as the franchise holder and national director of Jewel of the World Italy. Taloza was welcomed by John De La Vega, founder and international director of Jewel of the World beauty pageant. "I am very excited to be part of the Jewel of the World family, a pageant that promotes beauty in cultural diversity," says Taloza after she signed up with De La Vega in Quezon City recently. As franchisee for Jewel of the World Italy, Taloza earned the right to choose a candidate in Italy who will compete in the international pageant next year. "For our first stint in the pageant, we will handpick a Filipino-Italian candidate. You will meet her soon. Secret muna kung sino ang candidate from Italy," says Taloza. Then in the succeeding years of the international pageant, Taloza says that she will try to find a candidate who is pure Italian. Taloza, 13, is an international fashion designer who owns the ...