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City Style Snapshot: Baguio City

Session Road in Baguio City

        Be casual cool when exploring Philippines’ summer capital on Luzon Island.   By: Ria Kristina Torrente Manila, Philippines     Baguio City, located in the northern part of the Luzon Island, is a mecca for local tourists during the hot summer months in the Philippines. Baguio’s cool climate is an alternative...

City Style Snapshot: Manila

People seek refuge (by the dozen) at the famous Quiapo church. Photo courtesy of Jolomo

        It is an endless summer for this tropical paradise. By: Pola del Monte Manila Philippines   The streets may get crowded and the sun can get scathing, but with bays and rivers and considerable amounts of lush greenery tucked in segments within the concrete jungle, Manileños always find ways to feel...

City Style Snapshot: Toronto

Panorama of Toronto skyline at dusk

      Exploring the unique identity of multi-cultural couture.  By: Marina Radovanovic Toronto, Canada   Residing in Toronto, Ontario all my life – I grew up with various cultures; my friends, peers and co-workers, and all persons that we encounter in various establishments and on our streets, reminded me of the extraordinary privileges that...

City Style Snapshot: Sana’a

Altstadt von Sanaa

Centuries of cultural and religious dedication dictates the style sense of those living in this historical city.   By: Nabil abdul whab Ibrahim   Yemen’s fashion sense is derived from a combination of historic Arab tradition mixed with modern textiles. The style that most men don in the old city, consists of the

City Style Snapshot: Tunis

Tunis

    The Arab Spring brings forth the dawn of a new Tunisian fashion scene. By: Amel Gaaloul & Moez Achour   Until recently, Tunisia was most famous for its sandy beaches, its roman ruins, its jasmine bouquets and its pottery, and constituted a popular holiday destination for tourists from around the world. Indeed, Tunisia’s...

City Style Snapshot: Salvador da Bahia

Baiana women dance in their fabulous fashionable regalia

    Exploring the sultry sensibilities of this Brazilian city.  By: Sarah J. Montoro   On the coast of the Brazilian Northeast, cradled in the sun-soaked arms of the Todos os Santos Bay, Salvador da Bahia is everything I love in a city: laid-back, yet bold. Raw and immodest. In fact, “modesty” isn’t even in...

City Style Snapshot: Melbourne

Melbourne

    In the land of Oz, Melbourne Australia, is one of the coolest places for fashion brilliance.  By: Rebecca Martin Melbourne, Australia   To most of the world Australia is a far off land, almost mythical in is its natural beauty, moderate climes, relaxed culture and of course strange and deadly wild life.  ...

City Style Snapshot: Singapore

Singapore

    Milano Meets Mumbai By: Katherine Goulart Lion City, Singapore   If variety is the spice of life, a visit to the Lion City may do well for one’s longevity. From the prim and preppy English women walking along Orchard Road to the casual dress of Malaysian teens shopping in Kampong Glam, this port...

City Style Snapshot: Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark

      Danish fashion scene boasts stars ready to shine in the fashionable galaxy.   By: Rebecca Martin Copenhagen, Denmark   Since the 1950’s Denmark has been known for producing world renowned and influential designers of furniture and interiors, bringing Danish design aesthetics to the world. Its fashion designers have often flown under the...

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