Tag: trendspotting

Maybe your beloved Birkenstocks officially need a fellow once-shunned companion. We already hinted at it waaay back in August (because, let's be real, that was pretty much eons ago in fashion speak), but the pressing question has now reached maximum urgency: Will you

The secret to your next power outfit may be hidden inside your boyfriend’s—or your dad’s!—closet. Currently seen on every fashion girl on the street, an oversized suit has that sophisticated and chic vibe that offers a balance between a structured silhouette and a

Neon orange is the new black! The 1980s trend has come full circle, and now it's back with a vengeance. Nevermind how we all know it as a challenging color to wear—it's 2019, and there are tons of new ways to sport

Multi-pocketed cargo jumpsuits, often in safari-ready hues like olive and beige, have been spotted on absolutely everyone, from the lucky likes of Paris Fashion Week street style stars to the tastemakers on our very own shores. It's a trend for one and

We spy with our little eye a shoe trend that's set to go mammoth. Take our word for it. Ever since Bottega Veneta under Daniel Lee (a Phoebe Philo of old Celine protege!) hit the runway with its decidedly muted new look,

We've never once been quiet about how much we love the ABS-CBN Ball 2019's theme of Modern Filipiniana, so you'd best believe that combing through the event's red carpet glam for the nth time is a current favorite hobby. And, it's one

A lot about fashion these days has been centered on turning comfort au courant—think chunky sneakers, oversized logo tees, full tracksuits...the list goes on and on. 2019's just about settled in, and we're thinking it's time for another update! How about trading

When we say "work-friendly," we mean, like, industrial. It goes both ways, though—this is definitely a look you can take to the office, too! Utilitarian jumpsuits are the style set's current fave one-step route to military chic, and practical fashion in 2019

There's certainly a slew of designer monograms to choose from these days, thanks to fashion's present obsession with logomania. But here's a suggestion: Consider Coach's iconic Cs! We've never been quiet about praising current creative director Stuart Vevers' youthful revamp of the

Vintage-inspired pieces continue to be in the spotlight, and this latest accessory revival is proof. It's something you probably won't find in your mother's baul but in your teenage closet instead. Start digging through your closet, because bead and pearl embellished bags

There's no arguing that the Fila Disruptor 2 is the new It shoe of the season. Footwear News even hailed it as the Sneaker of the Year, following the Adidas Stan Smith craze. This pair is most notable for its bulky shape, razor-edged

Chain mail's incoming, and it's definitely being passed around. Instagram's cool girls are looping chunky layers of silver links around their waists in this latest wave of '90s nostalgia! Once favored only by those pants-droppin', spitfire-rappin' kids on the street, the chain

Designers are always up to the challenge of coming up with creative ways to reinterpret denim. From detachable jeans to barely-there pants, denim's recently been subjected to some crazy trends.As if that wasn't enough, here's one more unconventional design that's gaining popularity

Stripes have been reincarnated in a million and one ways, and with good reason—they just work! Locally, we've seen designer Chris Diaz showcasing the print in his latest collection at the Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival 2018. And globally, stripes have made an

The summer sun is slowly getting tamed, signaling the start of the rainy season. This doesn't mean that it's going to get significantly cooler, though. We live in a tropical country, so the weather here will always be erratic (and hot). To

The heat has us perpetually looking for some shade. This possibly led to the sudden rise of certain types of headgear, especially since they double as UV protection while giving your look that additional dose of cool. But if you're not part

Chunky shoes have cemented their place on the It list this season. Our current sneaker crush? Louis Vuitton's Archlight sneakers! The thick-soled shoe bears a sleek, futuristic design, which makes it the instant focal point of an outfit. For your next OOTD

The past years have seen sneakers either sleek as they come or extra, well, extra. Minimalism's rise rendered kicks white and pristine, and then when Dior sent dazzling jeweled versions down its Spring 2014 haute couture runway, tastes shifted over to the

Remember those clear plastic envelopes we used to lug around in elementary school? We had them filled on the daily with all our then-essentials: pad paper, pens, some art materials, a notebook or two. Looks like you'll be heading back to primary

Ah, plaid. You've worn it at least once at some phase in your life, but for now (emphasis on the temporary, because God knows that in fashion what goes around comes around), lay aside the punk connotations and circa-2007 emo vibes. Avril