Cirque du Soleil acrobats are unique human beings blessed with extraordinary flexibility, strength and discipline, but they all had to go through the training to get to perform with Cirque du Soleil. Perhaps the most […]
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We found the perfect Pride March sneakers!
In honor of Pride Month, Kenneth Cole is proud to introduce a custom version of the iconic and versatile KAM sneaker. The limited edition sneaker honors the LGBTQ Pride Month in support of the Human Rights […]
The Chainsmokers are the new faces of Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger announces Alex Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart, globally known as the pop music duo The Chainsmokers, will appear as the global brand ambassadors for Tommy Hilfiger menswear, including Hilfiger Edition, Tommy Hilfiger Tailored and Tommy […]
Hue Hotels & Resorts are changing the game — first in Palawan, then Boracay
They’re going to be all over Instagram soon.
Meet SM Youth ambassadors Macauly Lofgren and Erika Kristensen
From the thousands who auditioned online, to the top 50, down to the 14 finalists, only two were hailed as winners of the second season of the SM Youth Go-See – Macauly Lofgren and Erika […]
Poke Poke is now in Greenhills
Poke Poke, the leading Hawaiian/Asian Fusion fast food restaurant in Metro Manila, opened their third branch at 8 Missouri Street, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan City, on June 14, 2017. Poke Poke offers a playful take […]
End of season sale: Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius, and Pull & Bear
Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius, and Pull & Bear launch their spring-summer 2017 End of Season Sale on June 22, 2017. Grab your sartorial staples at Zara, which offers a wide selection of fashion-forward and high street styles to […]
This running shoe from Nike is the cutest
Introducing the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
ICYMI: Selena Gomez is not all vacations and The Weeknd — here she is surprising high school students in LA
Selena Gomez surprised two Los Angeles high schools with a special visit supporting the Coach Foundation’s initiatives to inspire and mentor teen girls to dream big. The surprise appearance of Gomez, the new face of […]
Spirited away: Whisky Society Manila gets together on Ardbeg Day
Graduating from beer guzzling to refined whisky drinking is tough. Like all alcohol, whisky is an acquired taste that — as with all alcohol — you’ll only get the hang of if you really, really […]
Chef JP Anglo explores the surf spots and makes surf cuisine in ‘Hungry with Chef JP’
Surfing, cooking, and eating mix well together as Chef JP Anglo proved it with the successful run of his first season of Hungry with Chef JP, conceptualized and produced by local film company Seabiscuit Films. […]
What happens at a Bacardi House Party?
Last April 6, Bacardi House Party held at Sampaguita Gardens, Quezon City, set the bar for all house parties to come. Bacardi Ambassadors Champ Lui Pio, Victor Pring and DJ X Factor, and the hottest names in the local […]
These students designed this year’s best sofas
If it were up to Ikea, we’d all be making our own sofa beds, picking up nuts and bolts and sweating over instruction manuals before we can even commence with Netflix and Chill. Luckily for […]
Models on cam: Maureen Wroblewitz and Jennica Sanchez
Filipino representatives on Asia’s Next Top Model Maureen Wroblewitz and Jennica Sanchez interview each other for GIST at the launch of Maybelline’s Loaded Bolds collection.
Jewelry designer Tim Tam Ong’s latest collection inspires wonder
Tim Tam Ong’s latest collection, “Wonderland,” is charged with positivity and a kind of magic. As always, her pieces are dreamy and one-of-a-kind — this stems from the designer’s love for telling stories through gemstones, […]
Sizzling Sinigang sounds about right
Locavore is having a Mother’s Day promotion, which gives customers a chance to win P2000 worth of Locavore GCs (see details and mechanics below). In case you win — even if you don’t, really, these […]
Gifts for the choosy mom
The saying “Mother knows best” rings true when it comes to most things under the sun, but more so when it comes to style. She may not be the most updated (or is she? she’s […]
Chef Balam Nazar of Lo De Alberto takes us through his morning
This is Balam Nazar: critical, unapologetic, and a crusader for authentic Mexican food. Follow the head chef of Lo de Alberto himself as he spends his morning buying fresh produce, criticizing “Buzzfeed cuisine,” and #hustling […]
Artist Shona Heath’s cool florals for Jimmy Choo
Models Kiki Wllems and Lou Gallot star in Jimmy Choo’s spring/summer 2017 campaign.The collection is brought to life by photographer Dan Jackson with a hand-painted floral set by Shona Heath, to reflect the collection’s flora-inspired […]
Suki Waterhouse on her ‘wing it’ beauty routine
Suki Waterhouse isn’t afraid to wear a little — or a lot — of makeup. She’s worn golden glitter tears on a red carpet, and never shies away from retro-inspired liner or fluttery lashes. And now, […]
The prettiest Nike shoe will make training better
The new Nike Free TR 7 women’s training shoe delivers locked-in support and natural flexibility perfect for cardio, bodyweight conditioning, and agility movements. With a lightweight mesh that offers breathability and a bootie construction that wraps the foot for plush […]
Saab Magalona wears her ‘damn damin’ on her sleeve
Filipinos are an emotional people. However, there are limited means to express their feelings, especially when it comes to shirts. With Linya-Linya’s #WearYourFeelings campaign, we encourage Pinoys to “wear their hearts on their sleeve.” May […]
Bad romance: How to be goth in the summer
Hate florals? You’re not alone. But how do you escape them when they’re blooming everywhere this season? Leave it to Alexander McQueen, purveyor of wearable dark objects, to save your fashionable day. Inspired by the […]
Nama-slay in a sustainable way with Prana
Did you know that clothes are the second largest source of pollution next to oil? It is said that 85% of the world’s textiles end up in landfills. Apart from the toxic production processes involved in […]
Revolutionair Sean Wotherspoon designed the funkiest Air Max ever
For this year’s Air Max Day “Vote Forward” campaign, Nike invited a dozen creatives from all over the world — dubbed “Revolutionairs” — to Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. These artists, designers, DJs, and retailers were […]
Artist Jayde Fish paints a wall for Gucci
Gucci partners with Colossal Media, a leader in hand painted outdoor advertising, to take-over a large-scale mural in New York City for 2017. The 2,500 square foot wall is located in the heart of Soho on […]
Laugh at modern-day relationships and life in Manila with Mike Unson
Stand-up comedian Mike Unson is scheduled to make you laugh this Friday night with his brand of observational comedy. Mike — who takes inspiration from Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Amy Schumer and Ricky Gervais […]
Where you should put your TV, according to superstar designer Genevieve Gorder
Design TV show The Apartment: Rising Stars Edition‘s judge and design superstar Genevieve Gorder is looking for the next great designer. What makes a space work and what doesn’t? GIST: When you walk into a room, what […]
Summer beauty: 11 essentials for summer
The quest for freshness is major as summer finally hits Manila — with a 31-degree sucker punch that just can’t be denied. Lucky for us the beauty industry has adjusted, bringing in this year’s summer […]
FitFlop styles to wear with everything all summer long
FitFlop launches new styles for summer 2017 and these are our picks. With built-in iQushion technology, each sandal is both lightweight and anatomically contoured; it will change the way you view flip flops forever. FitFlopTM […]
81-year-old South African artist Esther Mahlangu and 600-year-old Belvedere vodka team up
Luxury vodka house Belvedere has the right idea: team up with cool people to do good things. This time, the brand has partnered South African artist Esther Mahlangu to create a limited-edition aesthetic for Belvedere […]
Meet Presley Gerber and his good, good genes
Good genes and good values come together in up-and-coming model, Presley Gerber. He’s the son of, oh, only the most popular supermodel in the world, Cindy Crawford. He debuts an international career in Asia as […]
Poke Poke: This is how millennials take their sushi
“If I could relate it to our world now: poke is the millennial thing and sushi is the traditional one,” speculates head chef Kel Zaguirre. “You have to have discipline for sushi, but with poke, […]
Lily-Rose Depp talking about makeup will have you obsessed
In the latest episode of CHANEL Beauty Talks, Lucia Pica meets Lily-Rose Depp With her sensuous, well-defined lips and high cheekbones, Lily-Rose represents a new face for CHANEL. Passionate about makeup, she enjoys trying on every colour of […]
Givenchy goes mad dog with Rottweiler capsule collection
Since becoming Artistic Director for Givenchy men’s in 2009, Riccardo Tisci has showcased pieces with urban masculinity and sensual elegance. Iconic prints have been a constant fixture in all collections, always reworked as part of the modern street […]
Uniqlo launches an entire ‘Beauty and the Beast’ wardrobe collection
Uniqlo announces the launch of the Disney “Beauty and the Beast Collection,” created to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated live-action version of the classic Disney film on March 16. This original collection is designed based on […]
WATCH: Tory Burch girl gangs battle it out in new fashion film
Paris, 2017: Two gangs are currently clashing from each side of the river. Montmarte versus Saint-Germain. Two different worlds, two different neighborhoods, two different styles. Someone says it all started with a scarf knot on […]
Here’s where you can enjoy Chinese fine dining for only P888
Man Ho, the new Chinese restaurant at Marriott Hotel Manila, launches its Dim Sum Set Lunch for P888 only per person. A good deal with a variety of authentic dim sums from rice rolls, steamed rolls, desserts and […]
Jussie Smollett talking about unsexy things is (still) surpringly sexy
Jussie Smollett is the tall gust of wind beneath Taraji P. Henson’s wings in MAC’s latest Viva Glam campaign, coming out in April. As you may already know, 100% of Viva Glam proceeds go directly […]
First look: Taraji P. Henson for MAC Viva Glam
Empire’s Taraji P. Henson and Jussie Smollett star in MAC Cosmetic’s latest collaboration for Viva Glam. The products, which will be available in the Philippines in April, include Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson matte bright […]
Take Gen Z to BGC for a lesson in Chinese Garter
Covering all Sundays of the year beginning this March, 9th Avenue at Bonifacio Global Center will be filled with larger-than- life games — Jenga, Pick-up Sticks, Snakes & Ladders; Jack and the Giant Stones, an inflatable ball pit, Tumbang Preso, […]
