VOGUE PHILIPPINES

As of writing, we are entering our extended reprint for our April issue with Apo Whang-Od on the cover. The global resonance of the story opened multiple conversations, whether on beauty, on ageism, on heritage and on representation— even presenting discourse on red lipstick. Collectively, we felt the power that single image can have. Her story on her relationship with her niece, Grace Palicas, served to introduce us to new worlds, to examinations, and hopefully, to celebration. For all your support and the complexities of opinions shared, we are truly grateful. One of the questions the team has been asked recently is how do we top this? Our answer had been formulated many months ago, when we originally were discussing what the platform of Vogue Philippines would be: It is…

THOMAS MCENTEE Celebrity Brow Artist, ARCH RIVALRY “The idea that I, myself can be the kind of inspiration that I never had when I was growing up, a queer person of color not only living their most authentic self but also succeeding in what they love to do. To think that everything I've done and been through in my life can inspire even one person to be true to who they are, live unapologetically, and follow their heart and passion is what truly inspires me for the future. And of course that one day soon the awful thin brow trend will be done once and for all!” DANIEL G. CASTRILLON Photographer, STEP INTO THE ZEITGEIST “The endless possibilities of what the future can hold are what inspire me the most.…

RUNWAY Get ready for a massive ‘80s pop icon comeback, a favored silhouette of Madonna and Princess Diana, the new bubble silhouette takes itself out of the drop waist zone and onto all the horizons. From empire cut heights to mid-waist inflations, getting poufed is an appealing party-ready concept. Our favorite runway propositions? Cecilie Bahnsen's toughened lawn green babydoll dress with a ruched, and faux crumpled, floaty orb. Playing with shades of blue is Bibhu Mohapatra, whose slim navy strip atop an angular peek-a-boo bust counters the skirt's draped puff and side train perfectly. For an understated twist, turn to Proenza Schouler's hip-slung, irregularly shaped bulbous midi and sash crop top, adorned with a cream midriff fringe to tickle your fancy.…

RUNWAY With subtle peeks and hints of skin, designers get romantic with pretty undergarments and soft-as-gossamer lace. Prabal Gurung mixes demure and daring with see-through lingerie, frilly knickers and peek-a-boo pants. Christian Dior on the other hand gives a nod to the ladies at court with hoop cage skirts overlaid with multi-textured lace. For a more conservative take on exposure, take cues from Stella McCartney's languid opaque pieces trimmed with just the right amount of transparency.…

FEATURE THE NIGHT IS STILL YOUNG IN NEW YORK WHEN DOMINICK ALCANTARA DIALS INTO OUR CALL. He doesn't fret about giving up an hour of his Friday night, and it's because he just wrapped up a DJ set at, of all places, SEE/KNOW, the vintage and streetwear brick-and-mortar he runs as general manager and creative director. End-of-week soirées take place regularly at the shop, where electro-funk bops serve as the soundtrack to evenings of free booze and flowing conversations. Dominick started with the team as an intern in 2021, and the happy hour was certainly more than he envisioned. “I remember my initial idea was just to gather people in a park [and have them show off their] best outfits wearing brands that people have never seen before, you know?…

FEATURE BEFORE INSTAGRAM SHOPS COLLECTIVELY INFILTRATED OUR FEEDS, the humble brick-and-mortar stood as the sole retail destination. Its tactile experience remains largely irreplicable by e-commerce, which merely allows one the ease of browsing and buying at a glance but withholds the joy of putting on a garment and assessing its fit and feel on the body. A simultaneously interactive and remote shopping experience might seem elusive, but that isn't the case for the mixed reality NFT marketplace, SPIN by Lablaco, which has unlocked a model that delivers both: meta-retail. It's precisely as it sounds. Meta-retail is a 3D shopping environment that allows one to walk into a store—in this case, SPIN—from anywhere in the world, via virtual reality (VR) goggles. Meta-retail mimics the act of visiting boutiques to try on…