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Showstopping—there's no other word to best describe House of Laurel's crazily intricate creations for fabulous Filipino drag queen Bombalicious Eklaver at RuPaul's DragCon 2019 in New York. And the pair of ensembles certainly had jaws hitting the floor!Here, we pause for a

Rajo Laurel recently launched his Spring 2019 collection entitled 1990. His new offerings for his fashion lines, Rajo! and House of Laurel, are united under the same theme, which the local designer has translated into easy pieces reminiscent of '90s minimalist silhouettes.But as Rajo rides

Taking its cue from the word “alchemy,” or the transformation of ordinary metals into precious elements, Rajo Laurel’s Cruise/Transition 2017 collection Alchemie transcends the idea of workwear's calculated definition, refining it with the unrestricted flow of the Rajo Laurel aesthetic that the

Rajo Laurel’s 38th collection—simply called “38”—takes inspiration from his recent adventures in Hawaii and the Amalfi Coast where the spectacular horizon takes one’s breath away, pristine beaches dazzle, and lush foliage are abundant. With proportions that prompt fluid movement, the collection instantly

With summer approaching—and the El Niño phenomenon still looming over our tropical shores—we’re on the lookout for cooler sartorial options because the dripping-in-sweat look is not something we're particularly into. While our cropped tops and hubadera outfits are reserved for the steady

This season, Rajo Laurel is releasing one of his most personal collections, yet. The namesake line is a tribute to his grandmother, Beatriz Laurel, whose elegance greatly influenced his aesthetic and led him to becoming the designer that he is today.Expect a

Following the success of the first LOVE Collection back in 2012, Rajo Laurel once again teamed up with young muses Lorin and Venice Bektas for a second collab where he let the tweens’ imagination run free.The LOVE 2 Collection played around the

By now you should know that Rajo Laurel loves art. He submerges himself in it so much that his works are beginning to look like the paintings hanging in his atelier. In fact, for this spring he pays homage to French artist

Frustrated minimalist Rajo Laurel believes that light is a key factor in creating a good workspace. Everything starts from it so he specially designed his studio to let the light pass through. For the second part of our new series, Style Bible

Just recently, I came across this video of Anna Wintour being interviewed as she went through the daily motion of run throughs at the Vogue HQ. One thing that caught my attention was when asked what one fashion word everyone should stop

Filipino designer, Rajo Laurel, is at it again—he recently released his Transition 2013 collection calledUNTITLD that features new, refreshing silhouettes and fabrics that have that element of surprise. UNTITLD pays homage to Austrian American designer, Rudi Gernreich, and was inspired by photographer and model, Jo Ann Bitagcol. Rajo's

We adore this time of the year for a number of reasons: outdoor activities, barbecue fetes, fun soirees, and the overall relatively relaxed atmosphere. That said, we like to indulge in daydreaming about our own blue-sky holiday wearing House of Laurel’s Spring/Summer

Splay those fingers in the Spock Salute and put 'em up. Rajo Laurel's latest collection imagines the Star Trek character as a discerning client on Britain's legendary home of fine suits, Savile Row.Taking a "vintage" stance on redefining futuristic dressing, Rajo has

"Fitness is fashion!" tweets Rajo Laurel every so often when he's off to his workout sessions, to motivate himself and his followers in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Indeed, fitness has never been hotter in the fashion world—in the sartorial manner,

In the manner of Yohji Yamamoto and his iconic Japanese avant-garde stylings, Rajo Laurel delivers his most personal collection yet. Called Androgyny, Rajo says this latest outing is a tribute to the "amazing designer"and is a "recollection of how I would dress

It's no secret that a lot of Filipinas seek Rajo Laurel's design expertise when they want to look gorgeous and chic. Many men, too, have looked dapper courtesy of Rajo's made-to-order services at House of Laurel and ready-to-wear collaboration with Wharton.This summer,

Home, indeed, is where the heart is. It was, to say the least, the ambience one feels the moment she steps into the House of Laurel. Only, it is not quite a residence but a shop that the Laurel family runs.House of

It looks like Rajo Laurel’s made a dress that has the town’s stylish gals wanting. We’ve spotted his figure-flattering, graphic bodycon number on a few women whose styles we love to follow. Knowing that he only makes a limited number of pieces

Rajo Laurel's latest offering is a very cheery one, aptly echoing not just his buoyant disposition, but the joyful verve of the holiday season, too. Inspired by the liveliness of pop art, Kaleidoscope is a playful sartorial spectrum of day and cocktail

House of Laurel recently unveiled its latest summer collection for 2010 in an afternoon party in Rajo Laurel's studio-slash-store in Poblacion, Makati. Entitled La Latina, this new collection is inspired by Rajo's upcoming trip to South America.“I have been dreaming about visiting