Vogue Philippines is a continuation of a storied tradition of excellent journalism, cultural commentary, and outstanding editorial executions. As both the voice and eyes of the Filipino creative, and the latest edition of the world’s foremost authority in fashion. It aims to introduce new talents, tell exciting stories, and champion values such as sustainability, design heritage, and craftsmanship.
VOGUE PHILIPPINES
EDITOR'S LETTER
CONTRIBUTORS
IN VOGUE • Big bold elements celebrate the year that was and welcomes the year to come.
BOMBERS AWAY • For a fresh take on the bomber's military and utilitarian connotations, slip on shine with a jacket surfaced with sequins. Take the wattage even further and pair it with a dress in complementing midnight sparkle.
PUFFER PLAY • Juxtapose an easy, laid-back cool to evening wear with bombers that are part work-wear and part wear anywhere comfort.
TAKE A BOW • Dressing for the season comes in a prettily packaged present.
STYLE resolutions • Seeking a style refresh? Look no further than these resolutions that are not only realistic, they’re 2023 ready.
TEN DAYS OF SEEING • Celebration transcends mode and meaning—as demonstrated by artistic compositions of 10 Filipino creatives, specially selected by Vogue.
CARVER'S TALES • Making a blank canvas out of the flat surface of signet rings, Castro Smith weaves personal myths and enthralls with highly detailed hand-engraved jewelry.
AN ODE TO NATURE • The Maison's Beautés du Monde collection sees Cartier reimagine a world inspired by the sundry beauty found in nature
LIVING THE DREAM • In GUCCI’S HORTUS DELICIARUM COLLECTION for 2022, the fashion house's identity in high jewelry crystallises through a potent mix of kaleidoscopic gemstones and a kind of brazen effervescence all too clearly recognized as a hallmark of ALESSANDRO MICHELE’S virtuosic flair.
IT TAKES A STRONG VILLAGE • RUSSELL VILLAFUERTE believes that sustainability is about interconnectedness and the knowledge that what we do now affects tomorrow.
tomorrow LAND • Talking tech impact, and heritage, co-founder MARJORIE HERNANDEZ takes us to the surreal world of THE DEMATERIALISED.
TERNO ON TREND • BEN CHAN, a stalwart of Philippine retail, is keeping Filipiniana alive and determined to make local talent thrive.
Diving & Defying THE FUTURE • What is the way forward for Philippine fashion? MARIAN PASTOR ROCES paints a picture.
CULTURE • The inexhaustible fuel of passion is needed to conquer the road ahead.
HOME movies • The Emmy Award-winning filmmaker RAMONA DIAZ talks to AUDREY CARPIO about getting to the ending and what her latest film could be.
MODERN FILIPINO • Abacá in San Francisco is the latest Filipino restaurant to make waves.
Hello, DOLLY! • As Oscar season kicks off, the TRIANGLE OF SADNESS breakout star speaks with BIANCA MORAN PARKES about her journeywoman career, how she keeps sane, and the director-actor dynamic.
FOLLOW THE LITAS • No egos, no competition, no leaving others in the dust. The Litas Manila offers the safe space needed by Women of the moto community.
FASHION • From the real to the phygital, today’s vast landscape goes beyond the imagination.
PARAISO • The future of fashion is deeply-rooted in the heritage of everydaywear as the BALINTAWAK is celebrated for the upcoming TERNOCON, rendered digitally by DressX and Lablaco and are modeled by IVAN MEDRANO'S avatars against BIANCA CARAGUE's landscapes.
Age of Influence • When it comes to influence in realms both real and virtual, ANNE CURTIS is second to none. BAM V. ABELLON talks to the celebrity about losing and finding confidence, always feeling “half,”...