New Look for Ronnie & Joe Optical Salon

Ronnie & Joe has recently relaunched their two stores, one in SM Aura and their flagship at Powerplant, Rockwell. The retail space is a well-curated optical salon that embodies the luxuries of craftsmanship. While it is focused on bringing grand-quality eyewear, they also house men's grooming products from Baxter of California and scents from retaW. In this way, they advocate a certain lifestyle...

Mr. Deranged - Food For Thought (Prod. by Jim P)

Alex Omiunu AKA Mr. Deranged has released a track with Jim P. "Food For Thought" is a showcase of what Mr. Deranged could do lyrically. Alex is 1/3 of the hip hop group LDP which includes the household name, Abra and streetwear enthusiast, Rjay Ty. Each of them has their own styles and in this track Alex strengthens his stand in the local hip hop community. Listen to the track below. Photo by...

A Space Exclusive: _People featuring Founder, Mamo (Matt Morrison)

Tagged as a “cowork central, a crossroads for the innovation community (a global tribe of awesome)”, A SPACE is a network of creative minds that seeks to support ambitious start-ups. It was founded and led by Matt Morrison, a self-labelled “Foreignoy” who, being moved by the Philippines’ optimism and dynamic start-up scene, decided to leave his career in London to become a non-corporate business...

6 Degrees of Separation

6 Degrees of  Separation is an exhibit of the Photography students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. It includes 21 students with different tastes and styles. There is an obvious talent in this group and it is exciting to see how they can push the limits of creativity in terms of photography. This is where the progression of Philippine art and design relies, the future creatives...

Multimedia Arts Festival Special Edition: Reframed

In a continuous effort by De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, prominent in Multimedia Arts, to further young Filipino creatives, they organized and present Reframed. It is a Multimedia Arts Festival that will feature 200 talented students from the school. In line with the exhibit, Reframed will also host a 3-day talk entitled "Conversations". It will feature in-depth talks from the...

Sneaky Knicky First Collection Lookbook

Amidst the numerous local independent clothing brands out there, Sneaky Knicky is taking retail fashion quite differently. While a lot invest their efforts on creating beautiful outer clothes, the Sneaky Knicky team focuses on what most won't see or show, but is completely as important as any article of clothing. They are a brand that produces men's and women's quirky boxer shorts. It's simple,...

Halo + Halo Tago Lookbook

Halo + Halo, a brand that brings together different materials, including Filipino elements, to create unique pieces. Weave made from recycled plastic is their signature look for their bags. The Tago collection consists of variety of bags from bucket bags to gym bags. Their aesthetic for this collection is made from neoprene, a material made from synthetic rubber, banig base and leather straps....

CRWN - Under Blankets (Feat. Jessica Connelly)

CRWN is a Manila-based beatmaker/producer and a project of King Puentespina. CRWN’s repertoire has been impressive in delivering textured R&B tracks. Also, he only creates his music from his bedroom. Thus, the air of intimacy and depth that his music offers. His latest, “Under Blankets”, with Sinyma’s front woman Jessica Connelly on vocal duties. CRWN’s focus was on ensuring that the melody...

Ursus et Cervus: Archetypes feat. Similarobjects

Young Filipino lifestyle brand, Ursus et Cervus has released a full feature about prominent beat producer, "Laptop Musician" (as he was dubbed by others), Similarobjects. The short film captures Jorge Wieneke in his true elements, beat making in his bedroom, a meal before a set in Black Market and everything in between. Catch him talking about his process as a DJ, the background and fruition...

Whitefield "Field Experiment Hats"

Whitefield further expands its horizon, with an abundant pack of 'Field Experiment Hats'. Whitefield gives the time-honored bucket hat a current update to suit today's everyday style. Originally worn by fishermen and farmers, the bucket hat has served the same protection from the elements today - of course, with a distinct and unique addition of styles and colors. Staying close to their keen...