In this issue

Highlighting the creations of the late National Artist Salvacion Lim Higgins (also known by the endearment Slim), MEGA's AUGUST issue brings out pride, culture, and tradition running deep at the core of local fashion. With devotion and ardor for fashion and the arts, Filipino creatives prove that a persisting and resolute journey breed worthwhile works and a legacy will trascend lifetimes. Fronting our cover is Maja Salvador, who brings Slim's extraordinary pieces back to life. The actress-TV host also talks about longevity and adapting to changes in her personal and professional life.

Also in this issue, get to know the rising homegrown brands that are keeping the Filipino talents on the map through their artisanal pieces. Plus, through our interviews with stalwarts of high fashion and industry experts, MEGA tries to answer the question: Is the Philippines the Next Shopping Destination in Asia?

HOME SPUN

What drawing inward means for sustainable local brands pushing for inclusive, committed, and culture-heavy fashion

2 mins

Stories of Filipino Artisanship

It’s time we take the matter of our culture and heritage into our own hands. These brands can show us the way

5 mins

EFFORTLESSLY Polished

Vegan, cruelty-free, and environmentally-friendly choices made for hands who live for style and safety

1 min

Going the Distance

From an outsider's perspective, designer Lesley Mobo finds a way to make the world his own, and his home, the world.

5 mins

Life in Luxury

An insider look behind the extravagant, fastpaced world of stylists, personal shoppers, and their top VIP clients

4 mins

Homegrown Pride

The new era of the Filipiniana and barong is scaling up its movement faster and stronger

3 mins

IS THE PHILIPPINES THE NEXT SHOPPING DESTINATION IN ASIA?

With all the luxury and high-street brands coming to the Philippines, our sources say the country is turning into a Mecca for shoppers

6 mins

Out of the Shadows

The beauty and emotional power behind Jinggay Serag's silhouettes

3 mins

Drink UP!

Meet the liquor brands who are introducing to the world the unique Filipino experience of bonding and making memories over a good drink

2 mins

Future Perfect

Supermodels and Estée Lauder brand ambassadors Adut Akech and Carolyn Murphy are embracing change and the evolving concepts of beauty

4 mins

AN ODYSSEY to SUBTLE SENSUALITY

A deep dive into an aromatic quintessence of nature, Issey Miyake presents two new fragrances of unheard-of subtlety

2 mins

ALL RISE

Slowly easing into several new roles, Maja Salvador shows us how women can go beyond conventions and still rule

6 mins

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MEGA Magazine Description:

Priding itself as the Philippines' best fashion magazine, MEGA is the thinking woman's cross-section of the what's what of style, beauty and lifestyle. With well-curated sections of tailor-made stories from trends to try out now, comprehensive style guides, beauty hacks to learn from and in-depth features, MEGA guarantees to elevate and bring out the very best in you. Allow us to whisk you away in worlds of fantasy through well-produced fashion and beauty editorials that aim to inspire and aspire to as well.