Category Archives: Fashion

The Opulence Ball: Rags Vs. Riches

Ah, the Opulence Ball, where the wealthy elite can finally break free from their oppressive, everyday attire of gold-plated suits and diamond-studded dresses to don their one-night-only jewels, fabrics, and one-of-a-kind designs, all while the rest of us peasants are left contemplating our tattered shoelaces. 

Thanks to the creative genius of Australian businessman Ash Rye and TV host Raymond Gutierrez, the Opulence Ball is the perfect stage for celebrities to flaunt their glitz, glamour, and eerie extravagance on Halloween eve.

In a country where a significant majority of the population struggles to make ends meet, the Opulence Ball couldn’t be more appropriately named. 

It’s a delightful reminder that the economic gap between the rich and the rest of us is about as wide as the Grand Canyon. While we count our pennies, they flaunt their ostentatious wealth, leaving us wondering if this is some cruel, twisted joke. 

But hey, who needs affordable healthcare and education when you can have a night of opulent indulgence, right?

The Great Crossover In Men’s Fashion

Fashion designers seem to be in dire straits when it comes to men’s formal wear. It’s a tough gig, you see. After centuries of refining the good old American tuxedo and the classic Filipino barong, they’ve hit a creative brick wall. What else can one possibly add to these riveting ensembles?

Well, it appears the only way out of this sartorial conundrum is for designers to cross over to the side of women’s fashion. 

From the glitzy Met Gala in New York (Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner) to the extravagant ABS-CBN Gala in the Philippines (Kapuso singer Erik Santos), male celebrities are strutting their stuff in outfits that could put Lady Gaga to shame. It seems men have discovered the secret to shaking up the fashion world: just borrow a few ruffles, add a train to your tuxedo, and voila, you’re avant-garde!

So, ladies, watch out, your turf is under threat from backless tuxedos and floral getups. The battle for the fashion crown is on, and men are ready to show that they can strut, too!

ABS-CBN Ball: Adobo Chronicles’ “Best-Draped”

Move over, conventional fashion! At the 2023 ABS-CBN Gala, “Best-Draped” personalities stole the spotlight, making couture look as outdated as a landline phone. The Adobo Chronicles bravely leaves “Best-Dressed” to Vogue Philippines, opting to celebrate the avant-garde talents who turned curtains into red carpet-worthy masterpieces.

(Photos courtesy of Rappler. We give credit where credit is due!)