Candy Dizon is a multi-hyphenate creative individual; a talented jeweler, an eloquent writer, and a budding interior designer. She was most recently the Editor-in-Chief of Lifestyle Asia magazine. Nowadays, she’s back doing what she’s passionate about which is designed gorgeous fine jewelry.

In setting out to design any collection, Rafe Totengco prefers to work off a feeling.

With his brand Rafé New York, the designer has carved out a niche in the clutches and evening bags sect of fashion. He attributes its global acclaim to one sentiment: anyone can carry a Rafé bag. Over an illustrious two-decade-long career, he notes a sizeable shift in the landscape that mirrors this attitude, with trends that transcend any one type of person—so long as it fits their tastes.