Binge, slay, repeat: 4 HBO Max shows to inspire your style with PLDT Home Fiber Unli All 1499

 From screen to street: 4 new HBO Max shows to inspire your style

This Fashion Month, take cues from these characters in series you can binge and more with your PLDT Home Fiber Unli All 1499 – that comes with an HBO Max Standard subscription

 

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What you wear versus what you watch on TV. Life does imitate art and vice versa, but which follows which when it comes to fashion and streaming?

 

Quite often, costume designers and stylists working on a show often borrow from the streets to visualize the cultural mood of the moment. On the other hand, audiences absorb these looks and bring it back into the real world.

 

Ever since Giorgio Armani made cinema elegant and costume designer Patricia Field influenced global trends with every season of the HBO Original series Sex and the City, fashion on-screen has done more than expound a character’s story. It has given us ideas about how we might want to dress in real life. This transcended further over time, with the likes of costume designer Eric Daman molding Manhattan’s sensibilities into the 2007-2012 run of Gossip Girl and then the series’ 2021-2023 reboot.

 

Today, fashion is less about a single prevailing look and more about finding an aesthetic to call our own. Gen Z and millennials increasingly draw style inspo from one of their favorite pastimes: Streaming. The shows they binge become virtual mood boards, offering a steady stream of characters and wardrobes to borrow from.

 

Customers of PLDT Home’s new Fiber Unli All Plan 1499, which bundles fast and reliable fiber internet with an HBO Max Standard subscription, can tap easily into these shows turned style inspirations. The plan offers even more unlimited entertainment, along with access to Cignal TV channels, 9GB of Smart mobile data, and unlimited landline calls.

 

This Fashion Month, there’s a whole wardrobe of ideas on HBO Max waiting to make the jump from screen to your closet!

 

 

 

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Power dress à la Andrea Manuel on Call My Manager

Adapted from the French series Dix pour cent, Call My Manager is a comedy series that follows the managers and employees of the fictional talent agency Shine Artist Management. Starring Judy Ann Santos, Edu Manzano, and RK Bagatsing, the Erik Matti-directed HBO Original Philippine series looks to differ from the French original in terms of pacing.

 

Santos as talent manager Andrea Manuel rocks tailored power suits in monochromatic gray, black, and navy. Unlike corporate power suits, the talent managers portrayed by Manzano and Bagatsing prefer a more relaxed style that still exudes boss energy – even as they scramble to deal with the drama of their artists.

 

New episodes of Call My Manager drop weekly on HBO Max every Thursday.

 

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Pull off punk like Kara Zor-El on Supergirl

Outside of the Supergirl costume, Kara Zor-El – played by Milly Alcock – showcases a rugged, punk-edged, and rebellious civilian aesthetic. The key pieces? Tan-brown hooded trench coat, Miu Miu boots, jeans, and a Blondie T-shirt. The look says she just rolled out of bed looking like this: weary yet somehow put together, and with the attitude that she sure won’t be doing a GRWM video.

 

Supergirl costume designers Anna B. Sheppard and Michael Mooney created a wardrobe that resonated with Gen Z so much that after the movie came out, the tan trench trended on online retailers.

 

Supergirl is now streaming on HBO Max. 

Photo credit: Lionsgate

 

Reinvent retro to the tune of MJ in Michael

In Antoine Fuqua’s 2026 biopic starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s clothes help recreate the eras of the singer. Costume designer Marci Rodgers retraces Jackson’s evolution from the colorful looks of the Jackson 5 years to the distinctive wardrobe of his solo career.

 

Channeling the 80s, the jackets are easily the highlight. There are plenty of iconic looks represented: the red leather jacket with V-shaped piping from Thriller; the sparkly jacket, glove, and socks from Michael’s Billie Jean performance at Motown 25; the belts-and-buckles jacket from Bad; and the white suit and hat from Smooth Criminal.

 

Michael premieres on HBO Max on September 25.

 

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Aim for an arresting style like the MobLand Season 2 gangsters

Even when the characters are doing terrible things, their wardrobes look terribly good. MobLand – starring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Tom Hardy – brings the mob chic sartorial language into the present. Still expensive, just not outwardly expensive.

 

Standing out is Anglo-Italian tailoring in labels like Ralph Lauren, Salomon shoes, Barbour silhouettes for the men; and always all black for Mirren’s character Maeve Harrigan. As for accessories, expensive Swiss watches seal the statement.

 

MobLand Season 2 premieres on HBO Max on September 19.

 

Stream Call My Manager, Supergirl, Michael, and MobLand Season 2 only on HBO Max, bundled with your PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plan 1499. Enjoy unlimited fiber internet, entertainment, and more plan benefits all in one – making it a smart choice in keeping your home connected and entertained.

Shopee’s #1 Beauty Milk Collagen Drink Is Making Its Way to Stores Nationwide

Dear Face seals distribution partnership with Fly Ace Corporation (FAC) on September 14, 2026, at the Fly Ace Corporate Center in Pasay — marking an exciting new chapter for the beauty and wellness brand as it expands its reach into retail. Through FAC’s distribution network, Dear Face products will soon be available in select supermarket, convenient stores, and pharmacies nationwide, bringing the brand closer to more consumers across the country.

                     Photo courtesy of Jed Macaraya.

The Dear Face x Fly Ace Corporation Partnership in Bloom Launch Event brought together the leadership and representatives of both Dear Face and Fly Ace Corporation, together with Dear Face Brand Ambassadors Bea Borres, Hajie Alejandro, and Lash Omadto, who showed their support for the brand during this milestone event.

Pictured from left to right: Fly Ace SVP Commercial Mr. Bart Canon, Dear Face Treasury Head Ms. Aileen Pacheco, Fly Ace President/CEO Mr. Jun Conchanco Jr., Dear Face Ambassadors Bea Borres, Hajie Alejandro, Lash Omadto, and Fly Ace SEVP/COO Mr. Frederick Ong.

Bringing Dear Face Closer to Every Consumer

Known as the viral and top-selling Collagen Drink in E-commerce, Beauty Milk & Beauty Bean are set to make waves into Fly Ace Corporation's distribution network. Meanwhile, the trending Sunbounce Sunscreens are made more accessible to patrons.

One of the exciting aspects of this retail expansion is the availability of products in sachets or per piece. This gives consumers the opportunity to try their Dear Face favorites first before committing to a full pouch or box—making it easier for new customers to discover products that fit their beauty and wellness routines.

A Partnership in Bloom

The launch event centered on the theme of “Partnership in Bloom,” celebrated not only the formal signing between the two organizations but also the possibilities that come with bringing the brand to a wider market. Dear Face Founder and CEO, Jonah Sison Ramos delivered her message of inspiration through a video.

In Photo L-R: Fly Ace SVP Commercial Mr. Bart Canon, Dear Face Treasury Head Ms. Aileen Pacheco, Fly Ace President/CEO Mr. Jun Conchanco Jr., and Fly Ace SEVP/COO Mr. Frederick Ong.

“Having a great product is only one part of the journey. We need strong partners who can help bring Dear Face to more stores, more communities, and more Filipino families. With Fly Ace’s experience, relationships, and distribution network, together we can make Dear Face a brand that more and more Filipinos will discover, trust, and actually love.” - Dear Face's Founder and CEO

The collaboration represents an important milestone for Dear Face as it continues to grow and expand its reach, while Fly Ace Corporation’s distribution network opens new opportunities for the brand to become more accessible to Filipino consumers.

The event was also attended by the leadership and representatives of both organizations, including Fly Ace SVP Commercial Mr. Bart Canon, Dear Face Treasury Head Ms. Aileen Pacheco, Fly Ace President/CEO Mr. Jun Conchanco Jr., and Fly Ace SEVP/COO Mr. Frederick Ong, highlighting the shared significance of the partnership.

Pictured from left to right: Fly Ace SVP Commercial Mr. Bart Canon, Dear Face Treasury Head Ms. Aileen Pacheco, Fly Ace President/CEO Mr. Jun Conchanco Jr., and Fly Ace SEVP/COO Mr. Frederick Ong.

A New Chapter for Dear Face

As Dear Face continues to grow, its partnership with Fly Ace Corporation signals a move toward bringing its beauty and wellness offerings beyond its existing channels and closer to more Filipino consumers.

With this new chapter comes an even bigger opportunity for Dear Face to become part of more Filipinos’ everyday beauty and wellness routines. For its Brand Ambassadors, being part of the brand means more than simply representing its products. For them, it is about believing in what the brand offers and sharing the genuine experience with their communities.

Pictured from left to right: Dear Face Ambassadors Bea Borres, Hajie Alejandro, and Lash Omadto.

For Bea Borres, that authenticity begins with making sure that the products she represents are ones she genuinely believes in. On what makes a brand partnership worth saying yes to, Bea shared:

“Of course, kailangan effective talaga siya. Ayoko namang tumanggap lang ng brands because they pay. Gusto ko talaga effective siya because I’m a very transparent person, I’m a very totoo na tao—that’s what I’m known for, ‘di ba? So, ang hirap i-fake ng product kapag hindi naman siya effective. So, ’yun talaga ’yung number one for me, ’yun talaga ’yung pinaka-important for me.” — Bea Borres, Dear Face Brand Ambassador

That same belief in the products is shared by Hajie Alejandro, who sees genuine product use as an important part of representing a brand. As he explained:

“Talagang nagtitiwala kami sa product and talagang believer kami nung product. Kasi ang hirap na kami 'yung magre-represent nung brand or kami 'yung magiging face pero kami mismo hindi namin siya ginagamit. So talaga, number one talaga na kaya kami nag-stay dito is nakikita talaga namin na effective 'yung product and talagang we're not shy to share para sa mga audience namin and sa market.” — Hajie Alejandro, Dear Face Brand Ambassador

Beyond the products themselves, Lash Omadto also points to the values she has found in her partnership with Dear Face. After nearly two years with the brand, she describes the partnership as one that feels natural to embody—particularly because of the values she sees reflected in the brand.

“I've been working with them for almost two years now. And, parang, saying yes to them is such a no-brainer kasi, I'll be frank with you guys, Dear Face never siya na-involve sa any controversy. So it's really, really, parang, magaan katrabaho—masaya siyang i-embody, maging Dear Face ambassador. And also, I love that they stand up with what they think is right and just. 'Yun talaga, and I think mahalaga kasi sa akin talaga na I work with a brand that shares the same values.” — Lash Omadto, Dear Face Brand Ambassador

Together, their perspectives reflect what has helped shape Dear Face’s growing community: products that its ambassadors genuinely use and believe in, paired with a brand they feel comfortable representing and sharing with their audiences.

From Beauty Milks and Beauty Bean to Sunbounce Sunscreens, Dear Face products will soon be within easier reach—whether consumers are looking to try a product for the first time or simply restock a favorite.

With its retail expansion now underway, one thing is clear: your Dear Face favorites may soon be just a grocery trip away.

Dear Face x Fly Ace Corporation: a partnership in bloom, bringing beauty and wellness closer to you.