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Fashion, Food, Government, Media, Social Media

The Adobo Chronicles’ De Lima Scarf Survey

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) –Everybody knows about Imelda Marcos’ collection of 3,000 pairs of shoes (the number of course is debatable), but the spotlight has now turned to Senator Leila De Lima’s neck scarves.  How many exactly does she have? She is seldom seen repeating the same scarf in her public appearances.

Well, to put the speculation to rest, The Adobo Chronicles is conducting an online contest to determine how many scarves De Lima has in her (designer?) collection.

Participate in the survey below.

Netizens who correctly guess the number will be entered into a grand raffle for the chance to win a one-year complimentary subscription to The Adobo Chronicles.

 

Entertainment, Fashion, Film and TV, Sports

Disney Sues Nike Over ‘Cinderella’ Shoes

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Nike’s ‘Cinderella’ Shoe

BURBANK, California (The Adobo Chronicles, Los Angeles Bureau) – Nike is in big trouble. The Walt Disney Company is suing the shoe and apparel giant over one of the latter’s shoe designs which it has labeled as the ‘Cinderella Shoe.’

Disney claims that it owns the rights and patent of the word ‘Cinderella’ by virtue of its film versions of the fairy tale classic of the same title.

When contacted by The Adobo Chronicles, Walt Disney could not produce evidence of its copyright or patent of the word ‘Cinderella.’

While there many versions of the Cinderella story, the first known published version was that of Charles Perrault in 1697.

Fortunately, or unfortunately, there is no known estate of Perrault that could claim copyright violations of ‘Cinderella,’ so Disney may be the only outfit that can do so.

The  lawsuit is being dubbed the “Clash of Two Giants.”  It sounds like a great title for another Disney classic.

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Fashion, Government, Politics, Social Media

Philippine President Duterte Now A Fashion Trendsetter

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imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In a short span of thirty days, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has surprised his countrymen — supporters and critics alike — with the speed with which he has implemented visible changes towards his campaign promise of reducing crime, drugs, government corruption, and improving the lives of ordinary citizens.

But Duterte has also started what others are calling a fashion revolution, one that has veered away from the glitz and glamour usually reserved for the rich and famous.  He has disappointed the socialite members of the political world as well as artists who dress them up in Hollywood-style fashion by canceling the traditional red carpet that has been the distracting hallmark of the presidential State of the Nation Address (SONA).

On a personal level, he has started  what can be described as a rebellious fashion trend that has all but demolished the very concept of formal and executive wear.

On this photo spread, Duterte shows off his comfy version of the traditional formal wear for men — the barong tagalog.  Many have called it the maong tagalog, consisting of the traditional barong, albeit with rolled up sleeves and the shirt unbuttoned at the neck, matched with denim pants and broen shoes. In the other photo, he sports a short-sleeve shirt with sockless shoes. Finally he is also seen in his signature checkered polo shirt.

Will the rest of his cabinet and other elected officials follow suit?

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