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rappler.com > people > artists > albay-designer-modern-barong-honoring-grandmother-bicol-couture

Albay artist reimagines modern barong to honor his grandmother, Bicol couture 

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (671+ words) COLLECTION. Breaking from tradition, Zen Rodrigueza reimagines the national costume with unconventional designs and inclusive colors that challenge the classic Filipino barong. ALBAY, Philippines " Sexy, chic, and unapologetically colorful barongs " descriptions that would have raised eyebrows in Philippine fashion a…...

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rappler.com > brandrap > list-tote-bag-brands-examples-picks

Is the tote bag the most democratic bag? We asked Rappler staff about their picks

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (641+ words) It's a simple item, but it ends up telling about one's daily life and interests potentially more than other accessories do. That's also what makes tote bags surprisingly good conversation starters. Ask someone what tote they use most, and you'll…...

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rappler.com > people > new-faces-dominate-miss-world-philippines-2026

New faces are dominating the Miss World Philippines 2026 stage

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (909+ words) Reflecting their varied backgrounds, this year's Miss World Philippines features Filipino women from across the globe, championing a wide range of social causes, from elderly care and youth empowerment to digital literacy and cancer prevention. MANILA, Philippines " The pursuit of…...

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rappler.com > brandrap > online-finds-deals > 2016-sneaker-culture

So let’s circle back to the sneaker culture of 2016

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (726+ words) The internet has a way of taking us on a trip down memory lane. Lately, posts saying "2026 is the new 2016" have been making the rounds, coming from the idea that 2016 was the last year before everything online started to feel…...

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rappler.com > people > fashion-designer-valentino-garavani-dies

Valentino, Italian haute couture ‘emperor’ who painted fashion red, dies at 93

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (884+ words) ICON. Fashion designer Valentino Garavani arrives for the 2012 New York City Ballet Fall Gala at the Lincoln Center in New York, September 20, 2012. ROME, Italy " A mix of carmine and scarlet, with a hint of orange " a new hue, inspired by…...

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rappler.com > people > beauty-queen-sara-jane-paez-santiago-dies

‘Thank you for the light you shared’: Remembering beauty queen Sara Jane Paez-Santiago 

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (302+ words) FAREWELL. Beauty queen Sara Jane Paez represented the country with grace and pride. SARA JANE PAEZ'S INSTAGRAM PAGE MANILA, Philippines " The Philippine pageant community paid tribute to Sara Jane Paez-Santiago on Thursday, January 15, after her family announced her passing." "While…...

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rappler.com > life-and-style > style > zara-ai-fashion-imagery-real-life-models

Zara turns to AI to generate fashion imagery using real-life models

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (145+ words) Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile,…...

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rappler.com > brandrap > gotyme-gift-guide-christmas-2025

Smart holiday finds for zillennials who love style

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (476+ words) Editor's note: This press release is sponsored by GoTyme and was handled by BrandRap, the sales and marketing arm of Rappler. No member of the news and editorial team participated in the publishing of this piece. The holidays are here,…...

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rappler.com > life-and-style > style > christmas-gift-ideas-2025-beauty-self-care-home

From self-care to home: Gift ideas for Christmas 2025

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1462+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Gift shopping can be one of the most exciting parts of the holiday season; after all, there's nothing quite like finding the perfect present for your loved ones. But between the holiday rush, long queues, and crowded malls,…...

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rappler.com > life-and-style > style > vivaia-philippines-business-journey-growth

Viral 'shoe-in': Step-by-step sustainable journey of VIVAIA's growth in PH

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1170+ words) MANILA, Philippines " "Facebook ads, reel algorithms, online celebrity sightings, and influencer-driven campaigns " VIVAIA is a name many women recognize purely from social media. For years, many Filipinos relied on worldwide shipping or pasabuy orders just to get their hands " and…...