Conversations in Art: Cid Reyes on Arturo Luz

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As a former Ayala Museum employee, I urge all of my Manila readers to attend this talk. It will be given by artist/art critic Cid Reyes and focuses on National Artist Arturo Luz's new exhibit entitled "Monumental".

Band Of Outsiders Fall 2009

Double-breasted blazers, toggle coats, tweeds and sweatpants were all present in the Band Of Outsiders Fall 2009 collection. The combination of these pieces, as odd as it may seem, worked out together quite well and presented a cohesive collection that calls to mind, yet again, gentlemanly style of the 1960's. But even if we are sent back in time, Scott Sternberg does not forget the present, and of course, the future.

The mixture of formal pieces with slightly less formal ones present a notion of practicality, of toned down luxury, and ultimately, sensitivity. Quite appropriate for the current situation most consumers (and designers) are in right now. The collection, in my opinion, is a celebration of creativity and nostalgia and proves that the brand is constantly evolving while staying true to style that has been tried and tested over the decades.

"People gravitate towards her." - Marc Jacobs

Painfully cool, eternally chic.

Fred Perry X Raf Simons Tassel Loafer

I am at a loss for words. But one thing I know - this must be love!


And on that note, Happy Valentine's Day!

What I love right now.

Emiliana Torrini


Jones The Grocer at Dempsey Hill




Light blue oxford shirts from Muji

What do you love right now?

Photos from The Sartorialist

Schoolboy style, geek chic or whatever description seems fitting to describe the looks above can all be summarized into one word = Amazing.

Uniqlo X Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony is the newest guest designer to collaborate with Japanese brand, Uniqlo. As expected, most of the clothes go with the theme of the Uniqlo brand - basic. But for fans of Opening Ceremony, its restrained hipness is still present as well as plaids done in pastel colours perfect for Spring. The collection will debut in March followed by Gilded Age to be launched in May.