LIST: Holiday #OoTD picks for a chic Christmas
MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual believes choosing fashionable shoes does not mean someone needs to spend a lot of money.
In a recent Figlia Uomo event where he is the new endorser, Piolo gave tips for men on how to choose the perfect shoes.
“I guess what’s important is comfort. First of all you’ve got to be comfortable. You don’t want walking around limping. You don’t want bruises on your feet,” Piolo shared.
“Secondly, it has to be practical. Something you can wear for a long time, not just once or twice. Then another thing is it has to match with what you’re wearing.”
For Piolo, shoes complete the look you want to achieve. He also said he loves white shoes.
“I love white. I don’t know why. I always go for white sneakers, whether casual or formal,” he maintained.
Uomo, which means “man” in Italian, is the first shoe collection from Figlia for men, as the brand has been known for creating shoes for women.
The brand said they tapped Piolo as their endorser because the actor is the epitome of a stylish and well-dressed man.
With Christmas fast approaching, thinking of gift ideas for one’s loved ones may be hard because of many choices in the market.
Here are some options for every personality seeking to stand out in their party OoTD (outfit of the day) or OoTN (outfit of the night).
For the denim lover
Customized denim through embroidery (left) and patches.
Denim, an everyday wardrobe staple, can be made special through customization, which is now offered by the newly opened Levi's Tailor Shop in SM Makati. The new shop offers personalization services such as alteration, embroidery, patches, distressing, tee printing and fabric appliqué.
For the beauty queen
The new boutique (left) is the brand's largest in the country. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters recently graced the opening of American lifestyle brand Tory Burch’s new boutique opening at the Power Plant Mall in Makati City. This further extends the brand’s presence in the Philippines, where it already has three retail locations: two in Makati City and one in Mandaluyong City. The new store is currently the brand’s largest in the country. To celebrate the opening, the boutique will offer several pieces from the fall 2018 collection that are exclusive to the Power Plant location.
The store’s façade has been designed to be clean and modern, with minimal brass detailing, large windows, and light boxes featuring seasonal print campaigns.
In keeping with all of the brand’s stores, the interior has been designed to create a residential feel. Oak panel walls, cane tables and brass étagères offer a neutral backdrop for a sophisticated mix of furnishings, including leopard rugs, mocha-striped drapes, and banquettes covered in an exquisite floral inspired by Tory’s home in the West Indies.
A wide assortment of the brand’s collection will be available at the Power Plant Mall boutique, including ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, watches and fragrance. In addition, the exclusive fall product includes a patchwork caftan in the season’s key floral Happy Times print, two Gemini Link handbags and the Scallop Sneaker in pink and navy.
For the sporty cutie
In time for Mickey and Minnie Mouse's 90th anniversary, Lacoste, which also celebrates its 85th anniversary this year, introduces its new Disney collection. Photo release
Lacoste and Disney unite for a unique collaboration, which brings together Mickey & Minnie Mouse and the Crocodile, who celebrate respectively their 90th and 85th anniversaries. The souvenir capsule collection offers something for adults and children.
Mickey Mouse, the “True Original,” and his sweetheart Minnie have inspired the brand-new collection, consisting of nearly 30 different nostalgically designed items of clothing, sneakers and leather goods, which are decorated with bespoke character artwork and icons.
In addition to embroidery, Lacoste innovates with 3D printing and expert piqué applications to redraw the profile of these two timeless and universal figures in a modern way. Faithful to the two worlds, the color range uses conventional shades such as navy blue, white, heather grey, pale pink and touches of green combined with brighter colors such as a clear blue or a brilliant red.
To complete the look, the range includes canvas sneakers in adult and children’s versions. White and decorated with a black Mickey Mouse silhouette on the heel, they come with an all-over print for young children. This collection combines fashion and emotion for a comfortable and stylish look back in time and are now available in all Lacoste stores worldwide.
For the romantic eclectic
New York-based Filipina designer Josie Natori (left) and a piece from her latest holiday collection (right). Natori/Released
Inspired by the concept of Japonisme, the overarching mood for the season is romantic, yet playful and eclectic at Josie Natori, a brand that has continued to build upon the rich craftsmanship and bespoke details for which the New York-based Filipino designer has been known for. The collection, however, addresses the need to dress the modern woman for all aspects of her life, with an introduction this season of more casual separates.
Exclusively available in Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangrila and Rustan’s Cebu, Natori ‘s color palette and fabrications this season are decidedly “season-less,” and therefore, more versatile.
Softly-tailored twill, cotton poplin, and knits in velvet and cashmere blends contrast nicely with dressier satins, velvet devore and signature silk and jacquard prints. Playful colorations give the collection an eclectic spirit showcasing daring juxtapositions of color such as gilded mink green with Duchess rose.
Fanciful pops of color include orchid pink, persimmon and imperial violet. Adding to the eclecticism is the emboldened embroidery statements of the season: A femininely embroidered lightweight twill duster coat, a stand-out “peacock” beaded satin bomber jacket, and all-over embroidered statement coats. Other key silhouettes include asymmetrical tiered skirts and dresses, all over lace blouses, and embellished t-shirts. One-shoulder styles ranging from tops, to dresses and jumpsuits add an element of modernity.
The peacock emerges as the seasonal icon, a creature defined by beauty, and historically a symbol of wealth, beauty and rebirth. Fine ostrich feathers are applied on obi belts, and as trimming on asymmetrical hemlines.
For anyone from the trendy ‘tita’ to the edgy baby
Jelly shoes are an all-weather option. Photo release
For those looking for a Christmas gift for a special woman in their lives, it would be nice to give her comfortable but fashionable shoes.
Melissa Philippines has recently launched its new collection, Family, and it is recommended for anyone: may it be for the sporty girl, for that professional woman who is always on the go, or that lady friend who likes relaxing walks to the park.
The Brazilian footwear label has recently unveiled its latest collection, which finds its inspiration from the comfort, security and intimacy of family. This is brought out by the use of classic staples, highlighted by contemporary touches and colors. Every pair is developed using Melflex, the brand’s patented technology. In addition, the collection showcases pieces designed by prominent names in fashion such as Jason Wu and Vivienne Westwood.
Established in 1979, the brand is highly regarded for its avant-garde designs, sustainable materials and collaborations with a number of high-profile names from the world of art and fashion.
For gym buffs
From an outdoor brand, the label expands to include fitness. Photo release
Christmas season also means food, lots of them. After indulging into different food this Yuletide season, people are going back to the gym to cut back on fat.
Wearing good shoes in workout session can be good for someone who is striving to get in shape. Known as outdoor shoes, Merrell also has a line of for fitness activities.
The Bare Access Flex for road running features the FLEXconnect dual-directional flex-groove EVA midsole for agility and stability, while the Trail Glove 4 for outside fitness has Vibram TC5+ outsole for a lightly-cushioned performance.
The Agility Peak Flex collection is equipped with FLEXconnect and the Air Cushion Viz with high rebound EVA foam pod in the heel to absorb shock and add stability for trail runners.
For runners
Photo release
Boston-based running and lifestyle brand Saucony recently took over The Music Run.
The Music Run 2018 brings back the beat to Manila as arguably the only international 5K and 10K running series pumped by a running playlist blasting over 100 loud speakers throughout the race.
The shoe brand launched its latest technical and athletic running gear that includes Freedom ISO2 and its White Noise edition.
The Freedom ISO2 is the successor of the Runner’s World Best Shoe of 2018 award Freedom ISO. The second-generation Freedom makes its debut featuring Isoknit, an engineered performance knit that works with the brand’s racing-inspired Isofit system to deliver the most dynamic running experience.
The shoes also come in a special White Noise edition that reinforces running as one of the best ways to clear one’s mind and activate all senses.
For the techie
Jabra's Jiayi Sun, Christian Aris Jimenez, Harold Pascua, Gladee Lee Manantan, Larsen Sandoval and Domingo Marcos Baccay Jr. Photo release
For those who prefer using voice commands, the new Jabra Elite 45e, Elite 65t, Elite Active 65t and Elite 65e allow voice support for all major voice services, now including Amazon Alexa on-the-go. Jabra will be reportedly among the first movers to enable this mobile feature, providing customers with access to Alexa directly from the earbuds. With Alexa, one can ask to play music, hear the news, check weather, control smart home devices and much more.
Available at any PowerMac Center, The Listening Room, Lazada, Urban Gadgets and Egghead stores, the Elite family also come with the security of a two-year warranty against dust and water ingress (two years for the Elite Active 65t also including sweat ingress). The collection also includes true wireless and soft neckband variants.
“By introducing the Elite series, we have demonstrated to headphone users that we understand their needs and that we are fully committed to providing the best voice and music headphone solutions. Our new Elite series accommodates three levels of technology in sound, microphone and voice interaction capabilities, different endurance levels, and both true wireless earbud and neckband solutions,” said René Svendsen-Tune, Jabra Chief Executive Officer.
For the wacky
Screenshot from Instagram/Linya-Linya
Long-time college friends Ali Sangalang and Panch Alvarez were workmates back in 2012. Ali, a writer; Panch, a visual artist. Trying to fight off daily feels and frustration from work, both friends sat down at a local restaurant to sort things out.
To address their creative slump, the solution was quite simple: go back to basics. Ali, a class clown; Panch, a cartoonist who drew mischievous caricatures of his teachers. On a lined blank notebook, Ali wrote his one-liners, and Panch matched it with his doodles. They shared it online and the followers started piling up. It didn’t take long until their Linyas were turned into shirts and other products.
Fast forward to 2015, the duo had a meeting with musician Jim Bacarro (Ali’s friend back in grade school) to discuss expanding the Linya-Linya brand, which now dreams to connect to a wider audience, share tears of joy and laughter with people, and through its original words, art, and concepts, significantly contribute to Filipino culture and society.
Now available in Gateway Mall, SM Megamall, Market! Market!, Glorietta 1, Trinoma and Alabang Town Center, among others, Linya-Linya now offers shirts, stickers and other novelties for kids and kids at heart. — Reports from Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
