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
an ode to nouvelle vague • In Cartier's short film, the spotlight is on the Tank Française, a contemporary watch that continues to transcend time
EDITOR'S LETTER
Philippine fashion
in vogue • Welcoming the New Season—Spring Style in lush landscapes.
COVER STORY • Sanguine wraps have us falling head over heels.
THE BIG REVEAL • Shown off under sheer and transparencies, the moment of the boy brief has arrived and with it an undeniable grown up appeal.
POCKETS OF SUNSHINE • Silky fabrications transform the transeasonal cargo from casual to sleek. Allow the lustrous update to slide you from day to night.
WEAR YOUR GREENS • Trust us when we say super greens are essential to a healthy, nod-to-nature wardrobe
denim refresh • How does one reconstruct a two-centuries-old fabric? Today's designers show us the way
curtain call • Whether you're going fun or fancy, full-on fringing adds a spectacular swish to your swagger.
inner child • Count on chunky curves for a playful footwear spin: the season's shoes of choice look plucked right out of Barbie's Dreamhouse. Take your pick from a vibrant array of mules, boots, and pumps to add a zingy, youthful energy to your look
blown up blooms • A new breed of blossoms go big.
forever FASHION • If it's broken, fix it. How the restoration revolution is extending the life of our beloved luxury purchases.
Sense & Sensibility • JO ANN BITAGCOL insists that the latest addition to her already robust fashion resumé was founded on purpose, miracles, and connections. B
MORE THAN A MOMENT • Describing himself as a “designer of the moment,” NORMAN RENE DE VERA's narrative is not merely a celebration of representation, but of resting in stillness. B
modern FINERY • At once classic and contemporary, the BARONG TAGALOG transcends with ageless appeal.
OFF KILTER universe • Through her avant-garde vision, Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama invites you into her kaleidoscopic world.
beauty • Life, leisure, and the lust for life.
FACES OF HUE
INTO THE DEEP
CAT'S EYE VIEW
BARE IT ALL
SINGING through it ALL • Sharing lessons learned on her mental health journey, GINGER GONZAGA reminds us to take care of our beautiful brains.
NATURE RESERVE • In praise of indigenous self- care.
notes from paradise • With flowers from his mother's garden, Filipino photographer HAROLD JULIAN highlights Spring-Summer beauty trends and revels in Hawaii's lush landscapes to create images that evoke pure joy. Beauty
fashion • Fashion forward for the Global Nomad.
Go Big! • The micromini handbag's days may be numbered: This winter, color-saturated market totes and roomy carryalls carry the day.
HOME BODIES • Through the lens of fashion, we see the industry's intimate link to the notion of time and its continuous study of authenticity.
the POETRY of OPPOSITES • IS TENSION DR IV ING THE FUTURE OF FASHION?
Maximum City • Seoul is tomorrowland, teeming with models, actors, activists, and musicians who are breaking molds and leaning into what's now and what's next. MONICA KIM takes stock of a brave new world.
All Aflutter
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