by Patricia Broniola
But have you ever felt like there was something more in store for you out there?
Graduating student Patricia Broniola pens an introspective on choosing fashion as a career pathway and the colorful anecdotes that come with it. For her, the experience is akin to Alice in Wonderland along with its curiously interesting sets of characters.
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As films have the power to confront us with our deepest of emotions and experiences, Dhenyze Guevara lists down four of her most impactful and favorite movies that tackle love and pain - Melancholia or deep sadness - and what it leaves to us as viewers. Take a stroll on this deep dive into four achingly beautiful and riveting pieces of cinema.
Read Moreby Bithia Reyes
This holiday season presents the perfect chance to show our love and appreciation for our OG girlfriends! And what better way to gift them than bags? Taking cues from our favorite ladies of Sex and the City, every girl knows that in a world of fads and fickle men; friendships, and a classic handbag, never goes out of style, Bithia Reyes proposes style ideas for everyone.
Are you a Carrie, a Miranda, a Charlotte or a Samantha? Here is exactly what bag you and your friends are— and some style inspo to boot!
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An in-depth look at the style choices presented in the hit TV show Maria Clara at Ibarra - a re-adaptation of Filipino classic Noli Me Tangere. Bithia Reyes breaks down the looks, history, and intentions of the costumes and how the visibility of Philippine heritage fashion in mainstream media is important. Stylists to the show Janra Raroque and Mikaella Borinaga also bared their insights.
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Fashion, film, and fright make a horrifyingly delicious combo. Check out some of the VESTI team’s top picks for iconic halloween looks and their favorite horror movies.
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“Fall in love with this F/W season’s accessories, better yet, this season’s you.”
Bithia Reyes lists down a round up of Five Fall/Winter accessory trends perfect for your merrymaking this season to mark this year as your year and we’ve got just the selection for you and their local alternative brands to shop from.
Trends from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Jil Sander, Cult Gaia and more translated to Philippine artisanal brands like VESTI, Arnel Papa, Ken Samudio, Farah Abu and more
Read Moreby Jenn Delos Ama
VESTI re-purposes discarded Philippine election tarpaulins into schoolbags for underprivileged youth students of Mindanao tapping women sewers and providing 400 Pieces of drawstring bags made of upcycled 2x3 campaign tarps from civilian donors to the rural kid students of a mountain barangay in Cagayan de Oro.
Read through to know the process of creating this project
Read Moreby Martha Rodriguez
VESTI founder Martha Rodriguez pens a heartfelt introspection as she visits the Yakan Weaving Village in Zamboanga - a community partner of VESTI since 2012 - two years since the pandemic started.
A beautiful reunion with much needed news of a hopeful future for the craft - reminding of the purpose on why we continue to forge on despite challenges. A designer’s heart and a Mindanaonon’s pride, read on as Martha shares her thoughtful reckoning.
Read Moreby Jenn De Los Ama
Graduating BS Clothing Technology student Jenn De Los Ama bares the excitement and anxiety of stepping into the adult life amidst experiencing a pandemic. How coping up through small yet significant steps allowed her to pivot her mindset and pushed through with the challenges.
Read her essay to take a peek into the wisdom and resilience of this generation’s new creatives and be inspired by them.
Read Moreby Franco Bugna
Designer and Visual Artist Franco Bugna takes a deep dive into the concept of Maximalism through fashion, art, interior design, and other mediums.
Proposing a case for a riveting countertrend against the sleek aesthetics of Instagram culture, curated lifestyle, and minimalist consumerism.
Read through to explore the wonderful and powerful world of Maximalism.
Read Moreby Jenn De Los Ama & Kylie Gatpatan
As the world still grapples to recover from a pandemic, several devastating events occurred that made it harder to see life in a brighter disposition .
Natural disasters, public health emergencies, political tensions, and a war invasion in Ukraine are all equally saddening realities we now face. Learn how the global fashion industry pays forward its share to help, take a stand, and give hope.
From Balenciaga to Bryanboy, from Gigi Hadid to Mica Argañaraz, from Angel Locsin to Nadine Lustre - these are the stories that inspire.
Read Moreby Jan Villalon
The Hallyu or South Korean entertainment wave has swept up across the globe with their high quality content and boundary pushing styles. Jan Villalon created a fantasy styling of some of South Korea’s biggest celebrities and their perfect VESTI bag match. Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Min Ho, Suzy Bae, Nam Joo Hyuk, and Song Hye Kyo all featured.
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The VESTI team shares some of their insights on the recent shows at Paris Fashion Week - their picks for top looks, collections, moments, and presentations.
Deemed as the fashion capital, details and inspiration springing from these highly regarded shows may influence upcoming trends and how it translate to Filipino design sensibilities at the global stage.
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Led by CEO Martha Rodriguez, VESTI is honored in a new book highlighting the most successful changemakers in the Philippines.
Planting Greatness: Organizations Accelerating Social Impact in the Philippines. Published by Bookshelf PH, a publishing house in the Philippines focused on books, eBooks, and audiobooks, Planting Greatness aims to spotlight the best changemakers in the Philippines to share best practices as well as provide inspiration.
Read Moreby Martha Rodriguez
VESTI founder Martha Rodriguez looks back to her early days as a young designer participating in pivotal competitions and exhibitions giving way to the evolution of her own brand. The Wonderland and Caravan collections are manifestations of this growth. Read on to know more about this story and how festive the holidays will be with the new VESTI bags.
Read Moreby Hannah Tan
UK-based fashion editor and travel journalist Hannah Tan shares some quick 2021 holiday style inspiration perfect for fun and joyful celebrations as well as her assessment of the fashion retail industry during the pandemic. Read through to know more!
Read MoreVESTI Conversations: Insights, on its third episode, talks to Lilla Stefanovszky - a Budapest and London based fashion marketer on the trends of social media and e-commerce post-pandemic and how to present authenticity and inclusivity for brands. Hosted by VESTI founder and designer Martha Rodriguez.
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VESTI founder Martha Rodriguez shares her kilig as actress Kelly Rutherford and her business partner Molly Hanten-Tomaszewski handpicked VESTI to be part of the newest global retail destination - SOVEREIGN COLLECTIVE. Read through as Martha shares her joy, know more about Sovereign Collective, and the global future of VESTI.
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Prolific Filipino designer and over-all creative Maco Custodio curates sets of playlists for VESTI Conversations to satisfy our thirst for emotional release and nostalgic reminiscing.
Read on to listen to the playlist and their stories.
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