UNIQLO to Release Paul & Joe Spring/Summer 2022 Collection

UNIQLO announces that it will release the Spring/Summer 2022 Paul & Joe range as part of the UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) lineup on Friday, April 8. The new offering follows up on the first collaboration collection with the French brand in 2021. Designer Sophie Mechaly founded Paul & Joe, which has become beloved worldwide for its playful prints and hues. The new collection now incorporates innerwear. It exuberates in spring, adding a splash of color to wardrobes when out and about or at home. 

Commenting on the collection, Ms. Mechaly said that "I am happy to be collaborating with UNIQLO again. For this collection, I used my two beloved cats as motifs, and the production process was a lot of fun. In line with UNIQLO's LifeWear philosophy, I hope to make everyone happy through my clothes. I hope this collection will give people around the world the pleasure of enjoying fashion."

 

The collection features numerous new patterns, including adorable cats and swallows, which signify good fortune. The innerwear delivers attention to detail. Excellent examples are shorts with signature chrysanthemum lace decorations and camisoles with fine spaghetti straps that can serve as visible innerwear. The diverse lineup ranges from T-shirts and dresses to scarves, bags, and other accessories. Baby bodysuits appear for the first time in this collection, which offers fun for infants, girls, and mothers alike. 

 

 

Collaboration overview

Launch date:                                       Friday, April 8

Availability:                 Select items available in all UNIQLO stores nationwide

Complete line-up available in UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store, UNIQLO SM Megamall and UNIQLO.com/ph

Special site:        https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/spl/ut-collection/paul-&-joe

 

Lineup highlights

 

Women 

T-shirts (2 designs and 8 patterns): Php 790

Scarves (3 patterns): Php 990

Bags (2 patterns): Php 990

Dresses (3 patterns): Php 2,490

Skirts (4 patterns): Php 1,490

 

Girls

T-shirts (4 patterns): Php 590

Dresses (3 patterns): Php 1,490

Babies

 

T-shirts (3 designs and 3 patterns): Php 590

Leggings (3 patterns): Php 390

ALL PAUL & JOE PRINTS ARE COPYRIGHTED

Bodysuit (3 patterns): Php 290

About Sophie Mechaly and Paul & Joe 

Born in Paris, France, Sophie Mechaly studied business at the University of Paris and technology at the Institut Français de la Mode. She began her career under fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa. She established the Paul & Joe fashion brand in 1995, naming it after her sons. She thereafter brought out and the Paul & Joe Beaute cosmetics line, the Paul & Joe La Papeterie stationary line, and Paul & Joe Accessoire. 

 

Mix and match your wardrobe with colors inspired by vivo Y73’s Diamond Flare and Roman Black

 

Bold and elegant hues have taken fashion, as well as smartphone design, by storm this year. Now, people are looking for ways to mix and match both aspects for their everyday wear.

 

With new phones like the vivo Y73, which comes in iridescent Diamond Flare and sleek Roman Black colorways, it’s inevitable for people to feel inspired by its versatile design. These also resemble popular color trends seen on recent runway shows.

 

They can also take highly detailed shots of their outfits for their style diaries afterwards with the 64MP AI Rear Camera and 4K Video. Additionally, the EIS Video feature lets users take clear moving shots, while the AI Super Night Mode and HD Supernight Selfie lets them take vibrant photos even at night.

 

Whether they’re vibrant pantsuits or black silk crepe dresses, here’s how bright and luxe colors dominated the runways.

 

 

Seeing purple

Italian fashion house Valentino made a statement with their all-purple runway at Paris Fashion Week. The collection consisted of silk shirts, floral kimonos, and flowy dresses perfect for the summer season. Stand out in the crowd and incorporate this shade to everyday wear and business clothes.

 

Y73 camera tip: Coordinate outfits with the Y73 Diamond Flare colorway, and show off the pairing with a mirror selfies. Make the colors pop by adjusting the photo or video’s brightness and contrast in the phone’s editing software.

 

                         Valentino’s Purple Reign for Spring/Summer 2022: Picture from Grazia Magazine

 

Gold on black

Schiaparelli is well-known for its elegant, eccentric fashion – and they brought just that to Paris. Their couture collection showcased suits with oversized shoulder pads, asymmetrical dresses, and gowns with exaggerated accessories. Despite being a mostly black-and-white collection, the pieces also had gold accents for the additional shimmer.

 

Y73 camera tip: At night, make black ensembles shine through with the Y73’s AI Super Night Mode, which will ensure that subjects will look more vibrant even in dim lighting. 

Schiaparelli Website

 

 

Cutting edge

Hermès wanted to highlight women’s power and femininity with their fall 2022 collection. Form-hugging leather and flowy neutral fabrics stood out in the collection, with models strutting the runway in suits, formal coats, and short dresses – all pieces one can pull off daily and on special occasions.

 

Y73 camera tip: It can be difficult to make black and neutrals stand out in photos. But with HD quality photos and 4K Video, one can make small details, like prints and texture in fabric, appear clearly in shots. The large 6.44 inch AMOLED Display also allows users to see media bigger when editing. 

 

Women’s Fall – Winter 2022 Runway Show: Picture from Hermes website

 

Calming colors

Balenciaga presented a predominantly black collection with some blue and yellow pieces cutting through the dark pieces. These brought a calming element to the edgy runway. If one is wearing an all-black suit, they can balance it out with some color as well.

 

Y73 camera tip: A fun camera trick is using the Y73’s Dual-View Video to simultaneously show off one’s hair and makeup, and their outfits and accessories. This will give one’s followers a different perspective of their OOTDs on their Instagram feed and Stories.

 

                                          Balenciaga Fall Runway 2022: Picture from Balenciaga website

 

 

 

 

Whimsical wedding

Italian fashion house Blumarine presented a wide range of fun womenswear for their Paris show. From elegant black dresses with trench coats to sultry pastel mini-dresses, the runway looked like a fun wedding party with models also wearing veils and stockings of varying colors. If anyone’s looking for elegant and colorful wedding attire, take inspiration from Blumarine.

 

Y73 camera tip: Play around with dresses’ flowy movement with the Y73’s slow-motion feature to add some drama to one’s style diary, making it more dynamic and eye-catching than regular OOTD videos. They can splice together slow-mo videos to flaunt their outfits. 

Picture from Blumarine website

From the runway to the streets, people can incorporate any of these bold and luxe colors to add some oomph to their outfits. The vivo Y73’s equally stylish design can easily complement these looks.

 

It’s also convenient with its slim (only 7.38mm thick) and lightweight with an Amoled Display and ultra-thin AG (anti-glare) glass, which minimizes fingerprint smudging. And with an outstanding 64MP HD Rear Camera and 4K Video, their style diaries will showcase their best fashion stories.

 

Find out more about the vivo Y73’s stylish design and its cameras by visiting https://www.vivoglobal.ph/. For more updates, follow vivo Philippines’ official website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

Smile Train and GSK Consumer Healthcare Support Cleft Orthodontics Webinar

 The world’s leading cleft-focused organization, Smile Train and GSK Consumer Healthcare supported a three-day Comprehensive Cleft Care Webinar series organized by the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO).  

 

There were 518 participants from 26 countries registered for the webinar series. The highly informative online sessions featured discussions on various stages of cleft treatment for a child born with a cleft, with particular focus on the cleft orthodontics.  The impressive panel of speakers included oral and maxillofacial surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, prosthodontist, speech pathologist, and pediatrician, who have many years of cleft and craniofacial experience. Many of the speakers work or have been trained at Smile Train’s partner, the Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation of the Philippines.   

 

Also joining the panel was Dr. Alvaro Figueroa, a member of Smile Train’s Global Medical Advisory Board. With more than forty years of experience in treating patients with complex dental problems and craniofacial anomalies, Dr. Figueroa shared his extensive knowledge on orthognathic surgery and treatment protocols for cleft and craniofacial patients.

 

“Individuals born with a cleft require various types of dental and orthodontic treatments throughout their lifetime,” said Kimmy Coseteng-Flaviano, Smile Train Vice President, South East Asia. “This webinar series is reflective of our continued commitment to empowering local medical professionals and enabling them to provide safe, quality and timely cleft care for cleft-affected individuals who depend on us.”

 

“GSK Consumer Healthcare is proud to partner with Smile Train to increase awareness about clefts. Together we are committed to helping more people born with clefts to gain access to quality healthcare and to advance cleft care across the world,” said Emerson Aguinaldo, General Manager, Southeast Asia and Taiwan, GSK Consumer Healthcare.  To date our partnership has delivered 13,500 life changing cleft surgeries, training for over 8,800 healthcare professionals, and supported 38,000 families.

 

In 2021, with the support of GSK Consumer Healthcare and Smile Train, the World Dental Federation (FDI) released Oral Health Guidelines for comprehensive cleft care.    

 

“This webinar series enables orthodontists, and other cleft professionals, not only in the Philippines but in other countries to learn more about the specialized field of cleft orthodontics, and ensure they gain the necessary skills to support cleft-affected individuals,” shared Dr. Janet Pandan, President of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists. “We are proud to work with Smile Train and GSK Consumer Healthcare, and thankful for their continued support as we strengthen the knowledge and capacities not only of our member dentists but also share that knowledge with our fellow practitioners across the region.”  

 

For more information about the GSK Consumer Healthcare Smile Train partnership click here: https://www.gsksmiles.com/en-us/. To learn more about Smile Train’s local programs in the Philippines, please visitsmiletrain.ph, follow Smile Train Philippines on Instagram @SmileTrainPh, and like us on Facebook at @SmileTrainPhilippines. And you help spread the smiles by donating to Smile Train here: www.smiletrain.org.

 

Singapore Sights and Sounds from Orchard Road and Chinatown

 

Watch “VicTour Singapore” here

With the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) now open between Singapore and the Philippines, vaccinated Filipinos can now enjoy easier and more convenient travel to the Lion City. Uncover more of Singapore with these hidden gems hiding in plain sight.  From Design Orchard’s wholesome locally made crafts, uniquely spicy beverages from No. 5 Bar, and an entire Museum of Ice Cream, all are found along with our favorite spots in Orchard Road or Chinatown. 

 

Beyond the established iconic attractions we all know and love, there is so much more to Singapore than meets the eye. Charged with passion overflowing in its streets, Singapore’s continuous innovations transforms the country unceasingly, always to be reimagined. Make sure to set some time in your itinerary to look with the eyes of a local and allow the bustling culture of Singapore to surprise you with its endless possibilities. 

 

To help promote the Lion City’s hidden gems, Singapore Tourism Board released video series with comedian Victor Anastacio called “VicTour Singapore”, where you can join Victor as he takes you around for hidden thrills in a travel-guide like no other. Catch the series on YouTube, where each episode explores a different Singaporean neighborhood. 

Credit: Singapore Tourism Board

 

REIMAGINING ORCHARD ROAD 

 

More than a spot for luxury shopping, Orchard Road is an innovation hub for priceless curated experiences, fueled by a determination to find the next game changer. In Singapore, passion is a never-settling spirit that takes root, even with the uncertain possibilities. New exciting attractions that have been opening await, even in just the past 3 years. Launching just last August with all the proper safety protocols in place, visitors of all ages can check out the Museum of Ice Cream to learn about the history of ice cream and play in its fun exhibits. More importantly, you can eat all the ice cream you want! Even in the places you thought you knew best, there is always something new and unexpected to unravel here in Singapore.

 

As a melting pot of cultures, Singapore embraces its identity with the word Peranakan: a unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and other Southeast Asian cultures. Experience first-hand where passion and possibilities meet by tasting the flavors of Singapore and its rich history at Candlenut, the only Peranakan restaurant awarded a Michelin star. The reimagination does not stop there. If you are up for some spicy novelty, No. 5 Bar‘s 30-day infused original chili vodka is the concoction just for you.

 

Credit: Singapore Tourism Board

 

OLD AND NEW FLAVORS OF CHINATOWN

 

Singaporean’s passion for the arts is very much embedded in the murals that line the streets wherever you go. Some of these include the celebrated masterpieces of Yip Yew Chong, that depict personal and authentic Singaporean sights. 

 

A trip to Chinatown will never be the same again with an aesthetic tea party at the Sweetea Café. Itching for something new? Check out the socially conscious multi-concept store The Social Space. This boutique-café-nail salon has a wide range of sustainability goods to take home. They also practice inclusive employment, for an all-around positive impact for conscious living.

 

For some exciting nightlife, see where the night takes you by hitting up Native Bar, where locals and foreigners alike come to try homegrown ingredients in their cocktails and spirits. Make sure to order their uniquely Singaporean drink “The Peranakan”, which Victor himself was able to try during his visit. The cocktail tells a story of Singapore that come together through each of its native ingredients such as blue pea flowers, candlenut, laksa leaves, gula melaka and more.

 

THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF SINGAPORE

 

Beyond Singapore’s world-class attractions and bustling metropolis surrounded by lush greenery, there lies its rich history and collective pride and innovation. Singapore has so much to offer from each of its neighborhoods, famous and unexplored - where the locals hang out within art districts, heritage sites, surrounded unique architecture. From design, cuisine, performance, and more, Singapore’s streets are filled with passion.

 

Whether your passion is shopping, food, arts & culture, or nightlife, there is a neighborhood waiting to be uncovered by you.

 

Hop on board with “VicTour Singapore” and watch our series on YouTube to see what else Singapore has to offer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dh4RdqPz5g

 

For comprehensive updates on Singapore travel, entry, as well as departure guidelines and requirements, visitors can refer to https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/requirements-and-process

 

Rediscover Singapore at visitsingapore.com or http://www.facebook.com/VisitSingaporePH

 

Smart kicks off GIGA Arena with epic ML exhibition match

To celebrate the launch of Smart GIGA Arena, mobile services provider  Inc hosted an epic exhibition match featuring some of the best Philippine esports players and content creators of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang last March 9. 

 

Pro esports team Smart Omega took on the Smart Dream Team, which was led by cosplayer and gamer Alodia Gosiengfiao, and included streamers and content creators Dexie Diaz, Ghostwrecker, Nix, and Pabbie Gaming.

 

The Dream Team started out hot and managed to outplay Omega in game one, scoring a surprising win as they applied pressure in a hard-fought battle that lasted a full 20 minutes. The Dream Team, all maxed out at level 15 and racking up more kills than Omega at 31-27, overwhelmed their opponents’ base and core at the end as a full team.

Being outdone by their opponents, Omega didn’t take that loss sitting down. They would turn it up and come back with a blistering win in the second game, taking only around 12 minutes to put intense pressure on the Dream Team and clear out their base, clearing a path and keeping the team at bay while they took the core.

 

After tying the match at one game apiece, the pros followed that up by proving their mettle and professional pedigree in the third game. It was a competitive bout that lasted almost 20 minutes—Omega took it to the Dream Team’s base again. Although the Dream Team put up a good fight with a winnable clash at their core, Omega’s Kelra amazingly got in the hits needed to destroy the core and win the game in an unbelievable close and cardiac finish.

 

On top of the amazingly competitive three games between Smart Omega and the Dream Team, some lucky viewers of the stream also came away with special Mobile Legends skins just by watching and registering to Smart GIGA Arena.

 

Train to greatness with Smart GIGA Arena

 

Smart subscribers who are also gamers and esports enthusiasts can enjoy the same kind of intense and exciting Mobile Legends action, as well as more of their favorite mobile games, on Smart’s GIGA Arena platform. 

 

On Smart GIGA Arena, subscribers can link up with their friends and play in tournaments to rank up and win cash prizes. They can also play arcade games, buy diamonds and other in-game currency, and watch footage and streams of events on the platform.

 

GIGA Arena is the latest in Smart’s thrust to enable and support the fast-growing Philippine esports scene. The network has a long and storied history of powering esports initiatives, events, and organizations in the country.

 

Smart subscribers also get to enjoy Giga Arena and their favorite mobile games when they subscribe to GIGA Games promos, such as GIGA Games 99. For only P99, you get 2 GB of data and 1 GB of Games All Day for Mobile Legends and other popular mobile games, as well as Facebook Gaming, for seven days. Simply register through the Smart GigaLife App or by dialing *123#.

 

Philippines Fastest 5G Mobile Network

 

Smart subscribers enjoy seamless and smooth mobile gaming experiences powered by Smart, the Philippines’ fastest 5G mobile network according to Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence. 

 

Ookla declared Smart as the country’s fastest 5G mobile network and the winner of its Speedtest Awards™ for Q3-Q4 2021 with a Speed Score of 201.95. Its closest competitor posted a Speed Score of 116.08. 

 

To start playing and participating in tournaments on Smart GIGA Arena, simply go to https://gigaarena.smart and register with your Smart Prepaid, TNT and Smart Bro Prepaid mobile number. For more details and updates on Smart’s events and offers, follow the network’s official accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.