Tag Archives: fashion

The Grown Collector

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Topher

Do you have any collections? From childhood to adolescence to adulthood, I’ve had my share of collections. In the Chinese school, I had a friend, Lawrence, who collected NBA cards. He got the ball rolling by giving me a few … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

‘Ned Flanders’

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Topher

Where would you go on a shopping spree? That’s a cruisy query: I would go online. Some of you might wonder why I chose a Simpsons character as the post title. Simple: I could not imagine dear Ned spending a … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19, fashion | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bucking The Trend

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Topher

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? Material things don’t last forever. After a while, Macs will not support the latest operating system. Cars and automatic watches need to be serviced. Clothing, sneakers, and backpacks will go out of style. … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

El Niño (kuno)

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Topher

Before summer started, so-called experts were tipping this season to be a scorcher. Records will fall. Temperatures will go off the charts. Heat waves will be commonplace. Beaches will be jampacked. Forty degree days will be the norm. Scorching Spring … Continue reading →

Posted in culture and politics, fashion | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Boxing Day Blitz: Birkenhead Point

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Topher

Last Tuesday, 26 December, was circled red on many Sydneysiders’ calendar. The day, along with Christmas, is observed as a public holiday in Australia. The annual Boxing Day bonanza kicked off as early as 7am in the city. For the … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, reviews, Travel | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

A Brief History of My Shoes

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Topher

Back in Pinas, I recall reading this prize-winning essay. The read was from an anthology of past winners. The article was titled ‘The Shoes We Wear’. In said piece, the young author discusses one Japanese hero who wore two shoes, … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, reviews | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Two fav items

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Topher

What are your two favorite things to wear? At the moment, my watches and sunnies are my two favourite items. Each has a story behind it. I use two wristwatches. Firstly, this Seiko 5, which my Dad gifted me. Years … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment