I’ve been a word vomiter by trade for almost a decade, which means I’ve spewed more paragraphs and Oxford commas than I can ever keep track of.
But if you’re looking for a fine sampling of what I can write about and where my interests lie, this is a pretty good place to start.
For the Crimson River Studio team, being women artists isn’t solely about rewriting the industry’s narrative from an “old boy’s club.” Rather, it means doing their part to elevate the community as a whole, so that every artist is respected for their quality of work, and diversity and inclusivity become less of a novelty and more of the norm.
Read MoreAround the world, Aesop is hailed for their impeccable approach to design — reinventing the in-store experience with every location. We had the chance to discuss with Denise Neri, Aesop’s Retail Architectural Manager, about the fundamental role of design in expressing their brand’s ethos.
Read MoreBalancing profit and purpose can feel like an impractical tightrope walk, but there’s a new breed of brands who are redefining “success” and proving that you can do meaningful work while still making bank.
Read MoreArtists, writers, and designers all have an essential role to play in this pandemic, and it’s bigger than just providing comic relief from the throes of reality (though that in itself is crucial too).
Read MoreThe team behind Edukasyon.ph’s content channels shares what made them join a social enterprise and how creativity can be used as a force for good.
Read MoreThe heart of jazz beats in an unlikely neighborhood in Quezon City.
Read MoreWhile the likes of Bobby Flay and Gordon Ramsay might paint pictures of the typical chef archetype as one for chaos and management by fire, Nicco Santos’ approach is a far cry. Instead, this chef builds his kitchen around compassion, his team, and making people happy.
Read MoreIn an industry that is constantly evolving and looking to the next big trend, one might think that drawing inspiration from history and a bygone era is unusual, but specialty menswear store Regiment thinks otherwise.
Read MoreAt first glance, Dulo’s plain concrete façade is easy to miss — only signified by its graffitied entrance. While there are no glowing signs outside to tell you this is the place, it’s exactly this curious charm and subtle eccentricity that draws people in.
Read MoreNotes from a former college dinosaur (moi), and why university life is never a race.
Read MoreBrooklyn-based band Beach Fossils made their way to Manila last March 14 for their Southeast Asia tour, following the 2017 release of their album, Somersault.
Read MorePursuit Fair was originally put up as a fundraiser for PURVEYR’s print magazine. But seeing the people it connected and the positive energy it cultivated, PURVEYR’s Marvin Conanan and Sara Martinez couldn’t let the opportunity pass.
Read MoreThe burgeoning BDSM community in Manila can’t be defined in fifty shades of grey. Joyen Santos, one of the artists at the forefronts of this emerging art form, gives us a glimpse into this colorful territory.
Read MoreLike any medical condition, there’s a lot of misinformation that surrounds acne. Some rumors claim that chocolate is a potential culprit, while others say that diet could be to blame. How then can you tell fact from fiction?
Read MoreWho says you can’t pop bottles at your local 7/11? Erwan Heussaff and Manila’s other top mixologists show us how.
Read MoreStephen Hawking is a name that needs no introduction. Whether you speak fluent String Theory or not, the universe owes a lot to Mr. Hawking — one of the most brilliant minds of our time. But beyond his genius, he also cemented himself as a pop culture icon for the ages.
Read MoreIn a tropical city, facial sprays are my saving grace. They could be toners. Could be a midday mist. Could be an essence. Or if it’s a hard-worker: all of the above. But the bare minimum is it’s meant to be hydrating and refreshing, which anyone will find helpful this summer.
Read MoreThe post-internet world is changing the landscape for artists. Fame and virality are no longer reserved for premium productions and big names, as listeners crave for a different flavor with less filters. Such is the pillar of “lo-fi,” a genre defined by hazy beats, contemplative lyricism, and a raw-sounding soundscape.
Read MoreLast March 2, a cultural exchange within the Southeast Asian independent music scene took place as Singapore-based bands Sobs and Subsonic Eye performed in Manila leg for the first time. The show, which took place at Mow’s, contributed to a growing community that is bigger than your neighborhood dive bar.
Read More‘Sustainability’ is a term we hear so often nowadays, it has pretty much become a buzz word. But before you write it off as just another “trend” in the same realm as Crossfit and avocado toast, sustainable living is actually a lot easier to do than you think.
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