Every bag’s coming up roses for Adante Leyesa
Adante Leyesa has certainly bagged the title “Most Creative Bag Artist.”
Since he started 15 years ago in the fashion industry, his bags and accessories have become more artistic, unique, and daring—his followers are always waiting to be surprised at every new collection he unveils.
Last February, Leyesa stunned guests during the fashion week presented by Filipinxt, a group of creative professionals who bring the works of Filipino designers to New York City.
His latest collection of statement bags made use of textile scraps, fabric wastes from factories, and ribbons handfolded into roses. Meticulous craftsmanship went into his bags that came in bright colors.
Matching the bags were clothes, mostly in denims using painstaking handstitched techniques, designed by his partner Leo Bartolome under his Edited Limited label.
Leyesa’s one-of-a-kind bags are available in pop-up events, notably Artefino and Katutubo X Bench Pop-up.
On June 25-26, his bags and Bartolome’s clothes will be presented at the Comme Ci Pop-Up at the Power Plant Mall of Rockwell, Makati.
Concert of the week: Zion Pe Montebon, 19
"He left us in awe at the Goldenberg Mansion with a performance that was pure magic," said the First Lady Liza Marcos last June 6.
Only 19, Zion Pe Montebon has won over 30 piano competitions, both local and international, in a span of five years. He began playing the piano at the age of five, and reaped top honors at the Philippine Science High School under mentors Prof. Ignatius Jerome Baes and Prof. Anthony Yu Say. At Lynn Conservatory of Music where he is now mentored by Dr. Roberto Rusi, Montebon finished his freshman year as a straight-A student.
The First Lady’s front-row guests were Stores Specialists Inc. president Anton Huang, Spanish journalist Pepe Rodriguez and Julie Romualdez. But Mrs. Marcos’ special guests were public school students who enjoyed taking selfies with her.
Montebon started with Beethoven, Bartok, and Liszt, and ended with heartwarming pieces by Lucio San Pedro and Rodolfo Cornejo.
Why linen is so loved
Linen is having its moment right now. In these times when “sustainability” is the relevant buzzword, linen reigns supreme. Not only is it biodegradable, hypoallergenic, and anti-bacterial, it is also a breathable fabric that releases moisture easily.
For these reasons, linen is reputed to be the choice of the wealthy, thinking class, even if it wrinkles easily. Hence the term gusot mayaman.
Uniqlo now has a linen collection of clothes for men and women. The long line for reasonably-priced linen starts here.
Look what we found at Typo
It’s a paperweight, it’s a cellphone holder, it’s a tin can opener, and it’s also a trophy for Dad on Father’s Day.
It says “For the GOAT Father” and it costs only P799 at Typo, the store that sells pretty little useful things. A fairly-priced gift for the Greatest Of All Time.
