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High Fashion’s RHUDE AWAKENING | Rhuigi Villaseñor Redefines the New Rules of Luxury
Manila born+raised designer and entrepreneur, Rhuigi Villaseñor is the 30-year-old founder of luxury lifestyle and streetwear brand RHUDE (among others) and newly appointed Creative Director for famed Swiss fashion house, Bally, and is known for fusing nuanced luxury with Angeleno grit and birthing the new American Dream when it comes to his style, philosophy and work ethic. Our guest contributor shares the story of his humble immigrant beginnings and his rise to helming one of the greatest legacy fashion brands of our time.
6 Vegan Filipinx Foodies to follow on Instagram
It’s January aka Veganuary! For those of you who don’t know what veganuary is, it’s an annual challenge run by a nonprofit organization that educates and encourages people worldwide to follow a vegan lifestyle for the entire month. Making the decision to go vegan is very difficult, especially if you’re Filipino.
Interview with Jhoanna Alba, Founder of ALBA Legacy + Repurpose Legacy
Jhoanna Alba is the founder and Chief Visionaire behind ALBA Legacy. ALBA, which stands for A Light Beyond Appearance, is a team of passionate visionaries whose creativity is fueled by giving back through the art of fashion.
I sat down with her to talk about her journey and how she consistently disrupts the fashion industry. She’s not afraid to be different, and is unapologetically true to herself.
4 Filipino American Street wear brands You and your friends wish they knew about sooner
Clothing for some, is a thing of function and service, while for others it’s a medium for art and self expression. With the growing trend of street wear in music and sports, expressing yourself through personal style is the focal point to any night out, music festival, or social media post.
We have a few pioneering brands injecting Filipino culture into the bloodline of street wear. These 4 brands are changing the way we can still express our Filipino roots in the fashion industry today
Long Distance Relationship Ideas that Helped Me and My partner Keep the Spark Alive
Anyone who has been in a Long-Distance Relationship (LDR) will tell you that it takes a lot of work- and that the distance is one of the major obstacle that couples face. So is the case for me and my long distance girlfriend, Gabbi. I live in California while she is in The Philippines, a distance of roughly over 7,000 miles.
Although we lacked the ability to be physically close to each other, we felt strongly that our relationship shouldn’t have to suffer for it. And with a little work on both our parts, and with the right amount of effort and creativity, we realized we could keep the spark alive even though we were thousands of miles apart.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide | 8 Brands We Love
Looking for some last minute holiday gifts but want to support some amazing brands by Filipino founders while you’re at it? Say no more, fam! This year, it feels especially important to spread Christmas cheer with a thoughtful gift, while keeping it easy on our stress levels.