Taking music production up a notch
IN a world where there is a playlist or soundtrack for everyone’s daily activities, from doing an early morning workout to soothing sounds for a restful evening, Waxiefied Sound Production (WSP) has brought a more immersive way to enjoy music and improve music recordings for artists.
Armani gets a new look
ARMANI’s diffusion line, Armani Exchange, is trading in its old store look for a new one.
Louis Vuitton picks Shanghai for first furniture and homeware store
SHANGHAI — Louis Vuitton on Friday announced plans to open a dedicated furniture and homeware store in Shanghai, a world first for the French luxury brand as it aims to expand further into lifestyle offerings to affluent Chinese clients.
Melissa rides on Gen Z trends
BRAZILIAN plastic shoe brand Melissa is riding on Gen Z trends of style and values.
From wine to fishing tackle, retailers pray Advent calendars draw in shoppers
NEW YORK — Counting the days until Christmas is a major marketing move for retailers this year. Retailers from Target to LVMH’s Christian Dior are betting that the spirit of this season can be summed up with a centuries-old religious object: the Advent calendar.
Jennifer Lopez announces This is Me album follow-up 20 years later
LONDON — Twenty years after she put out her album This Is Me... Then, singer and actor Jennifer Lopez announced on Friday a follow-up, This Is Me... Now, to be released next year.
Star of 1980s classics Fame and Flashdance, Irene Cara, 63
IRENE CARA, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning actress and singer-songwriter best known for her work in the 1980s cult movies Flashdance and Fame, has died, her publicist said on Saturday.
Style (11/28/22)
AYALA Malls Manila Bay is now the home of the newest and biggest Uniqlo branch in Parañaque at 1,949 sqm. In celebration of its opening week, the store is extending limited offer prices exclusive to Uniqlo Ayala Malls Manila Bay customers until Dec. 1.
Spanish painter Betsy Westendorp, 94
Spanish artist Betsy Westendorp, who made a name in the Philippines for her portraits and her atmosferografias, passed away on Nov. 23 in her home...
Autobiography, Bold Eagle named QCinema’s best films
A FULL-LENGTH film about a young man who gets caught up in violent events and an X-rated short film about a sex worker and his cat took the top prizes at the 10th QCinema International Film Festival.
Navigating the truths of Philippine identity
THE FILIPINO short films in QCinema this year explore our country’s historical burdens with a strong sense of milieu. All are set in spaces that inform and shape culture, whether it be a lush provincial jungle, an urban jungle, or a recreation of a bygone era.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is worth investigating, cast says
GLASS Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, a sequel to 2019’s Knives Out, brings together a new cast in Greece for a fresh murder mystery and case for sharply-dressed detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig.