Manila
Talyer means workshop in English, conjuring images of a busy craftsman working on his creation. Rightly so, Talyer Jewelry is about crafting pieces – pounding away and molding metals, clay, or precious gems to create beauty that one can wear, and keep as an expression of one’s individuality. A charming mix of glitter and texture, boho and classic chic using druzy, lavarock, and chalcedony Its owner and designer, Dara Siguion-Reyna Villonco comes from a family whose name is identified with the arts. According to her bio, she gets inspiration from her travels, the cityscape, and unique patterns. From her bead-loving youth spawned her love for creating jewelry that […]
‘The creative person is both more primitive and more cultivated, more destructive, a lot madder and a lot saner, than the average person.’ – Frank Barron Manila-based designer Kermit Tesoro, educated in UP Diliman College of Fine Arts and in Central Saint Martins, defies the average idea of fashion. Horns, tentacles, hooves, skulls AND fashion do not usually come in one sentence but Tesoro’s boundless imagination makes it all possible. His famous shoe design, the Polypodis, is inspired by the mollusk and the tentacle-looking heels is but one of the many designs he has made that have garnered a cult following in the global fashion-forward scene. His inspiration? Nature and its wonders. […]
Snoe showers the ladies with awesome beauty goodness. . Perhaps it’s the cute and quirky product names. Perhaps it’s that adorable shade of pink or their pop-arty design. Perhaps it’s the fantastically obscure “Our Story” section on their website. Well, whatever it is, Snoe Beauty has gotten us hooked. POUTY, COY, WIDE, WRY. Show the world your best smile with more than twenty shades of Kiss me. (Rouge Deluxe Complete Lip Care, PhP399.00) .Indeed, Snoe can easily become a girl’s best friend. From their debut line of whitening products in 2010, their collection has expanded to over 300 different types of makeup, skin care, hair and bath and body goods! […]