Mannerisms: The Gap opens its first store in Manila Revered for putting casual fashion in style, the Gap is world-renowned for its laid-back approach to clothing and lifestyle and a celebration of its all-American heritage.
Focus: A Japan immersion is an eye-opener for a talented young designer On his recent trip to Japan, Jerome Lorico came away with the Judges’ Special (Jury Prize) Award at the 45th Japan Fashion Design Competition—notably the only non-Japanese entry to receive one of the eleven awards in the highly competitive apparel category.
Happy Pill: RL’s new fragrance and the Christmas countdown Ralph Lauren (pronounced as Ralph LAW-ren, after all, the man and the brand, are both all-American) recently launched their newest fragrance franchise that exudes adventure.
