STYLE

Personal expression and lifestyle aesthetics that make everyday living feel extraordinary.

What makes a barong modern—fabric, fit, or the boldness to break tradition? As designers reimagine its form, the barong becomes not just a garment, but a question of identity in motion.

The Barong Tagalog:

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

June 12, 2025

The Barong Tagalog is the country’s official national wear for men. It is a garment both delicate and defiant. A combination of elements from pre-colonial…

Raising the Flag: Philippines at Precious Malaysia Fashion Week 2025

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

May 30, 2025

Last May 23, 2025, I received my official appointment as National Director of the Philippines for the Precious Malaysia Fashion Week—a prestigious annual fashion event…

The Power of the Pili Nut: A Filipino Skincare Brand’s Global Ascent

By Tatung Sarthou

May 29, 2025

Filipino skincare with pili oil is finally earning its place in the global spotlight. For decades, luxury in beauty and wellness was defined by ingredients…

Effortlessly fluid, these wide-pants linen trousers bring quiet luxury to tropical dressing. High-waisted and cut to elongate the leg, they move with grace—perfect from a seaside brunch to a gallery opening in the city. Pair with a crisp camisa or silk tank for understated elegance.

Wide-Legged Pants Are Back — But Can You Wear Them Right?

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

May 21, 2025

Wide-legged pants are everywhere right now — and we mean everywhere. You’ve seen them: that bold silhouette that starts with a curve at the hips…

Why Athleisure Makes Sense for the Way We Live

By Simpol

May 17, 2025

In a city that rarely slows down, our days are full of motion. From early workouts to back-to-back meetings, from school drop-offs and coffee runs…

if Filipino Designers Styled Met, these muses inspired their fashion dreams in this article

If Filipino Designers Styled the Met

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

May 12, 2025

Recently, there has been a buzz around how Filipino designers styled Met, showcasing their unique talent and creativity at one of the most prestigious fashion…

ULTRA MNL: Filipino Streetwear That Wears Pinoy Pride Loud and Proud

By Gilbert Kim Sancha

May 11, 2025

After nearly 20 years working abroad, Herbert Benzon came home to Manila with a mission—to reconnect Filipinos with their roots through fashion. The result? ULTRA…

Breeze Through Summer in Style and Comfort

By Simpol

May 6, 2025

Whether you’re running between work meetings, sneaking in a weekend getaway, or hopping from café to cocktails, your summer wardrobe should keep up—cool, comfortable, and…

Flores de Met-yo: What If the Met had a Pinoy Makeover?

By Your Simpol fashion-obsessed tita with WiFi and opinions

May 6, 2025

Imagine this: the Met Gala lands in the Philippines, just in time for Flores de Mayo. The result? Flores de Met-yo—a red carpet event where…

Fashion in the Universe:

By Dong Omaga-Diaz

May 5, 2025

All roads led to the SM Mall of Asia Arena last Friday, May 2, as pageant fans—and the fashion curious—gathered for the grand spectacle that…

Villaraza & Angangco commemorates milestone with golf tournament tribute

By Simpol.ph

April 12, 2025

Villaraza & Angangco, known as V&A Law, recently celebrated its 45th anniversary with the first-ever Pancho Villaraza Cup, a tribute to the firm’s legacy and…