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Dec 2, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Kim Santos
It was in an exchange with Vogue Singapore editor-in-chief Desmond Lim, along with Vogue editors Vena Brykalin and Martina Bonnier as virtual panelists, when Vogue Philippines editor-in-chief Bea Valdes said, “Fashion magazines do not exist in a vacuum.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Daphne S. Sagun |Kim Santos
“Our piece stands out due to its deep connection to culture and heritage, reflecting the influence of our historical occupations and the meticulous organic craftsmanship done entirely by hand.” “Our piece stands out due to its deep connection to culture and heritage, reflecting the influence of our historical occupations and the meticulous organic craftsmanship done entirely by hand.” Ezra Santos, the designer behind his eponymous label EZRA, has over two decades of experience in the fashion...
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Chelsea Sarabia |Kim Santos
“Despite a lot of the challenges our creatives go through, we still find a way to forge something beautiful and I think it’s what makes our output so unique and special. There is always a hunger and longing for something beautiful.” “Despite a lot of the challenges our creatives go through, we still find a way to forge something beautiful and I think it’s what makes our output so unique and special.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Audrey N. Carpio |Pam Quiñones |Lloyd Ramos |Kim Santos
As the Manila Art Blogger, Trickie Lopa chronicled the early years of the city’s thriving art scene, getting to know each of the artists and the motivation behind their work. This process honed her taste and appreciation for contemporary Philippine art. In 2013, she co-founded Art Fair Philippines, now the country’s premier platform for exhibiting and selling art.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Daphne S. Sagun |Kim Santos
The day gives way to the evening, and the night begins at Vogue Threads: Weaving Philippine Culture Into The World. In the Palais Galliera halls, maquettes designed by Filipino designers are displayed for the world to see. On one side, there are the maquettes of Prince Padilla, Jojie Lloren, Rita Nazareno, Seph Bagasao, and Mich Dulce. On the other, Gabbie Sarenas, Renz Reyes, Michael Cinco, Ino Caluza of Viktor, and Vania Romoff.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Daphne S. Sagun |Kim Santos
“Handwork and attention to detail is what makes Filipino craft truly unique.” “Handwork and attention to detail is what makes Filipino craft truly unique.”JC Buendia’s journey into fashion began early, as he began by sketching dresses inspired by Disney princesses as a child, using whatever paper he could find, even his mother’s prescription pads.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Ticia Almazan |Kim Santos
“This represents the pages of our history. That despite the tears and the snags, you understand where we came from and where we’re headed.” “This represents the pages of our history. That despite the tears and the snags, you understand where we came from and where we’re headed.”Being a predominantly Catholic country, religion plays a large role in Philippine culture, especially when it comes to social traditions and events.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Chelsea Sarabia |Kim Santos
“We have so many incredible materials and craft methods in the Philippines, and they’re really something to explore and use with pride.” “We have so many incredible materials and craft methods in the Philippines, and they’re really something to explore and use with pride.”Mich Dulce doesn’t sketch. Her hands pin, drape, and layer fabric straight onto the form to fashion a piece she might see in her mind.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Chelsea Sarabia |Kim Santos
“Working with artisans, I’ve learned that [the design process] is a collaborative effort. Each person brings out something different from the other person, which always results to something new.” “Working with artisans, I’ve learned that [the design process] is a collaborative effort. Each person brings out something different from the other person, which always results to something new.”Renz Reyes likes to keep a balance: between form and flow, light and heavy.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
vogue.ph | Celine Lagundi |Kim Santos
“A wide swathe of indigenous and foreign cultural influences, intricate craftsmanship, and an innate sense of storytelling make Philippine craft distinctive to me.” “A wide swathe of indigenous and foreign cultural influences, intricate craftsmanship, and an innate sense of storytelling make Philippine craft distinctive to me.” Hand-woven in exquisite wicker using the Zacarias1925 Monolith Cloud in a crumpled weave technique, Rita Nazareno’s piece pays homage to traditional rain gear while...
