Karl King Aguña

4 weeks ago | vogue.ph | Carol RH Malasig |Celine Lagundi |Daphne S. Sagun |Karl King Aguña

Influence isn’t always measured by visibility. Across industries, there are individuals whose work quietly shapes the way we engage with fashion, music, design, and business. Whether by rethinking sustainability, pushing creative boundaries, or redefining industry standards, their contributions create ripple effects, setting new standards and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

1 month ago | vogue.ph | Marbbie Tagabucba |Carlos Mangubat |Pam Quiñones |Karl King Aguña

The shutters of designer Jose “Pitoy” Moreno’s Malvar home and atelier had already been painted a new color when art historian Dr. Florina H. Capistrano-Baker, now based in New York, returned to Malate in preparation for the then-upcoming thematic exhibit. Aptly titled “Timeless: J. Moreno,” it was curated by Dr. Baker, assisted by co-curator Ditas R. Samson, and technical and curatorial consultant Clarissa M. Esguerra, a Los Angeles-based fashion curator.

Nov 29, 2024 | vogue.ph | Karl King Aguña

A visit to an optical shop presents a multitude of choices. Whether it’s for eyecare solutions or accessorizing your face, optical brand Vision Express is rewriting this narrative by introducing its unique approach to eyewear by inviting Vogue Philippines editors Joyce Oreña and Pam Quiñones.

Oct 22, 2024 | vogue.ph | Neil De Guzman |Ticia Almazan |Karl King Aguña

The walk up to Michael Leyva’s atelier, located on the sixth floor of The Peninsula Manila, feels like going up Paris’ Sacré-Cœur. There, the annual trunk show and fundraiser MaArte Fair is in full swing on the day of Vogue Philippines’ visit; multiple hotel spaces, including all rooms on the fifth and ninth floors, are abuzz with swarms of friends and families on the hunt for their next local artisanal find. The lobby’s dining area is full. There’s a queue forming before the elevator.

Sep 30, 2024 | vogue.ph | Ticia Almazan |Danyl Geneciran |Karl King Aguña

If you clicked play on a supercut of Bon Hansen Reyes’ childhood memories, you would register, almost immediately, multiple clips of him dancing. In one memory, he’s whirling around his college’s covered courts dancing the cha-cha, rumba, and jive, frequently placing second in dancesport competitions. In another, he’s swaying at home by his lonesome, wearing makeshift costumes fashioned from towels and blankets wrapped around his petite frame.