Category Archives: Counter Culture

MANILA, Philippines – If you go around town wearing a pair of Wrangler Jeans, people would surely do a double take on you.

Now, Wrangler Jeans has been grabbing attention not only in the streets of Manila but also in the international scene as it recently dominated the Wrangler Asia-Pacific Regional Awards in Shanghai on February 25.

Every year, Wrangler licensees in the Asia-Pacific gather for a bi-annual sales meeting with its foreign principal, VF Hong Kong.
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GUCCI, PRADA, Missoni, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Pucci, Fendi, Versace, D&G and Armani showed strong heritage collections at Milan Fashion Week last month.

These luxury brands had fresh offerings of colors that sang, styles that swung both ways and accessories that exuded quality and fine craftsmanship. It was all about youthful elegance—a fashion paradox.
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WHAT IS IT about the ’70s that works up many of today’s fashion designers?
Among them is Marc Jacobs. His Spring-Summer Collection shown last week at Greenbelt 4 was heavily influenced by the ’70s. Jacobs produced slouchy and strapless jumpsuits, belted and tailored ensembles, soft dresses and abbreviated separates—halters, hot pants and baby-doll dress with detachable sleeves.

The collection also had an east-meets-bohemian vibe as seen in wraparound dress with quilted and extended shoulders, several resort wear that paid homage to Missoni’s zigzag knits and Yves Saint Laurent’s peasant dresses. Continue reading →