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The promise (and problem) of rental fashion

For weddings, vacations, or other special occasions, more consumers are turning to clothing rental services…

The brown girl, rebranded

“Everyone wants a beautiful, classy brown girlfriend now.” A woman in Madrid said this to…

How to franchise an international brand

While local brands have seen their fair share of success in the Philippines, international franchises…

Who gets ‘to be?’

When Shakespeare asked “to be or not to be?” over 400 years ago, he likely…

Linen pieces for days that are too hot to function

There is hot, and then there is Philippine summer hot—the kind where stepping outside immediately…

Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal

The first time five-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met…

What does your perfume say about you? 

Every time you spray a fragrance, you are putting on a version of yourself. Most…

Ube is now the world’s next matcha. Now what?

In the Philippines, ube is a staple. In the United States and everywhere else, it’s…

Why is the babydoll dress making people uncomfortable?

When Olivia Rodrigo wore a babydoll dress at a recent concert, the online reaction was…

My big fat Greek vacation

I went to Greece for three reasons. First, because I have never been. Second, so…