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The balintawak, like the terno, is now GenZ-fied
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February 11, 2023

The balintawak, like the terno, is now GenZ-fied

By Thelma Sioson San Juan
This ‘balintawak’ with beaded yakan pants by Glady Rose Pantua won the Ramon Valera Award (Bronze). Gabbie Sarenas’…
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Stray Kids even more good looking and charming up close and personal
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January 31, 2023

Stray Kids even more good looking and charming up close and personal

By Dinna Vasquez
When I sent a video of Korean boy group Stray Kids to my friend after the press conference for the Stay With Bench Stray Kids Fan…
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Ji Chang Wook—'That describes me pretty certain and clear'
Passions and Obsessions
November 7, 2022

Ji Chang Wook—'That describes me pretty certain and clear'

By Nikko Dizon
Retail giant Bench is presenting Ji Chang Wook’s Reach You in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena today, Sunday, November 6—an event…
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On Mobo’s gutsy mom, ‘higantes’ parade, floral ternos and fellow Aklanons
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October 10, 2022

On Mobo’s gutsy mom, ‘higantes’ parade, floral ternos and fellow Aklanons

By Ria de Borja
Lesley Mobo at curtain call with Ben Chan and Maine Mendoza who walked the runway Lesley Mobo terno “I think the higante was a master…
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1st peak: Lesley Mobo celebrates with real-life farmers, farm girls
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September 30, 2022

1st peak: Lesley Mobo celebrates with real-life farmers, farm girls

By Luis Carlo San Juan
Young Filipino farmer from Aklan Rodgie AzopaldoLesley Mobo The pandemic made London-based Filipino designer Lesley Mobo realize a…
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Bench Fashion Week returns Sept. 30 with headline makers
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September 23, 2022

Bench Fashion Week returns Sept. 30 with headline makers

By TheDiarist.Ph
The crowd-drawing Bench Fashion Week (BFW) returns to the runway September 30 to October 2, 2022 at The Playground of Bench Tower…
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The best of local fashion and arts at next Katutubo PH and BENCH/ pop-up
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July 11, 2022

The best of local fashion and arts at next Katutubo PH and BENCH/ pop-up

By TheDiarist.Ph
Easy-to-wear linen barong top by Studio Philippo Katutubo PH and BENCH/ continue to support Filipino homegrown artisans and designers by…
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Face to face with Kim Soo Hyun: Filipinos have the 'eyes of the angel'
Persona
June 10, 2022

Face to face with Kim Soo Hyun: Filipinos have the 'eyes of the angel'

By Nikko Dizon
Ben Chan, the man behind Bench who pioneered in Philippine retail the collaboration with Korean stars and idols, with Global Benchsetter Kim…
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Pepito Albert returns with signature designs—and streamlined lifestyle
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May 18, 2022

Pepito Albert returns with signature designs—and streamlined lifestyle

By Marge C. Enriquez
Kaye Tinga in her favorite Pepito Albert white camisa with a cut-out panuelo and black skirt at the SONA 2011 Pepito Albert’s…
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Designer Pepito Albert joins Katutubo
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May 13, 2022

Designer Pepito Albert joins Katutubo

By TheDiarist.Ph
Silk cocoons hand embroidered barong top and draped taffeta skirts by Randy Ortiz Lace polo exclusive at Katutubo by Rhett Eala Lulu…
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