And from the depths, we rise, one stroke at a time, reaching for the light—for life. 

This is the new MEGA. Bolder and stronger, we are taking on a radically different reality with a fresh perspective on fashion, beauty and beyond. Our distinctive voice remains, but it is now imbued by a new sense of self and a deeper understanding of what is essential. In this digital age, we dare you to pick up this edition and feel the glossy pages we’ve filled with ideas, people and things that are stylish, purposeful and inspiring. In this issue, discover the best of local fashion artists and artisans, this year’s #NewPH and the reason why Catriona Gray is the face of this brave new generation leading us into the future.

Living a life unaligned with our soul is dreadful and tiring. So when unhappiness and discontent start to get to you, do not hesitate to leave and escape the life that conditioned you to believe that happiness is merely existing. 

Making a splash in MEGA’s cover this season of ocean breeze and sun-kissed hair is happy islander #AndiEigenmann. Discover how she freed herself from wrong notions about body types and braved uncharted seas to find her purpose and true happiness. 

In this issue, MEGA flies to Siargao island in a bid to capture the perfect summer characterized by diverse and colorful flavors and island retreats. We also bring you the latest summer trends––from sultry silhouettes to beach looks. 



This March, we are celebrating Women’s Month with the Power Issue, where we explore and delve deeper into women’s strengths, vulnerabilities, and the ongoing fight for equality and inclusivity. Standing as emblems of this worthwhile journey for women are two influential figures who have broken the glass ceiling by speaking truth to power and working hard to find a prominent seat at the head table: Korina Sanchez-Roxas and Karen Davila.  

Also in this issue, we embrace modern feminine dressing that mixes structured tailoring and soft silhouettes. On Stylephile, Korean content creator Jessica Lee shows us that being cool doesn’t have to mean standing out—sometimes it’s just about being comfortable with who you are, and the rest will follow. 

For Beauty, we are shameless in expressing ourselves—both our darker and lighter sides—with looks that are bold, daring, and sometimes wild. We also show you the latest products in the beauty world that will make you more confident to show your true self. 

Lastly, in Features, we put the spotlight on social workers, the unsung mothers who give abandoned children a chance at a future. Plus, we talk to women and experts to share with us the realities of the controversial method called egg freezing.


On its 31st anniversary, MEGA is celebrating icons in the realm of fashion and beauty—from self-made paragons to contemporary standouts, we leave no stories untold. 

In Fashion, we put the spotlight on artist/designer Gabbie Sarenas’ magnificent and heartfelt ode to herself. We also feature ascending designer Rich Fortu and trendsetters Angelique Manto and David Guison. 

This month of love, we explore the unscrutinized facets of romance in Features. Meanwhile, in Beauty, we introduce a new section, Homegrown Heroes, and delve into the beauty of taking breaks and dreaming big with #ElisseJoson.

Lastly, gracing our cover is Heart Evangelista who dares to share her musings about modern love, independence, and her many creative pursuits as a global fashion darling. She also gives us a glimpse of her new Paris home. 


This holiday season, MEGA is exploring the new meaning of luxury. With Pia Wurtzbach gracing our cover, the mental health advocate bares her thoughts on her  numerous advocacies and her upcoming wedding.   In fashion, Louis Vuitton also shares a glimpse of their handbag collection that would make perfect gifts under your Christmas tree. Also, the stage makes room for rising and veteran Filipino fashion savants who are creating a buzz in the global scene, and designers who are putting traditional craftsmanship on their pedestals.   Meanwhile in Beauty, we look into glammed-up looks that feature voluminous hair, bold hues, and makeup looks that are perfect for the festive season. We are also putting the spotlight on Mark Anthony Rosales who is a goddess-maker.    Lastly, in our Features section, we delve into global discourse about the constant evolution of luxury. And Chef Wade Watson of Bondi and Bourke also gets candid and shares his ruminations on his life and career.

MEGA’s annual Shopping Issue dives into the thriving world of collaborations and relationships. Fronting our cover is Maine Mendoza whose on a mission to go after meaningful pursuits outside of spotlight. Meanwhile, in fashion, exclusivity is out, and taking its place are shared ideologies and communal designs that resulted in the season’s most covetable products that both enthusiasts and newcomers are more than welcome to enjoy. We also have the big three Dubai-based designers: Michael Cinco, Ezra Santos, and Furne One, all of whom have seamlessly threaded global and Filipino styles. Over in beauty and wellness, the same reality of interdependence is changing the landscape. In the forefront are sisters, Isabelle and Ava Daza, who are sending out a powerful, pleasure-positive message. In our Features section, we present the perfection of Filipino food through the neo-bistro restaurant Metiz. And lastly, we answer the question: Is sustainability only for the privileged ones?

Beauty is happiness. This month, MEGA puts the spotlight on the people and brands who, in their respective industries, are steering conversations to a positive direction. 

In fashion, we talk to Filipino designers who have made it their mission to champion heritage and sustainability with their designs. Meanwhile, in the international scene, the latest Gucci collection and Fall/Winter 2022 trends continue to inspire the world to dress on one’s terms. 

In this big BEAUTY issue, we cut through all the noise to bring you an edit of only the best in the industry. From iconic products to breakthrough treatments, discover them in our annual MEGA Beauty Awards. Lastly, Kim Chiu shares how self-love has made her happier than ever.

It’s safe to say that there are too many choices within our current fashion landscape that it’s bursting at the seams. For this year’s big fashion issue, MEGA is in search of originality, and there are no better people who embody the idea than some of the biggest names who shaped the foundation of the industry. Fronting our cover are Apples Aberin, Marina Benipayo, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Myrza Sison, and Rissa Mananquil Trillo—the OGs who fully exemplify the expertise and experience found in a great model’s credo. Discover how they transformed the image of the “model” from object to subject to collaborator, each with an influence of her own. 


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?

Fashion has been redefined in the past few years to be more inclusive and accepting. Through fresh lenses, we have come to learn that there is beauty in all shapes and silhouettes—and the world can't tell us otherwise. This July, Ria Atayde stands steadfast as a figure who is proving the strength of embracing your shape and donning what makes you feel comfortable. To be confident in your own style is one thing, and to continuously choose your self and your own comfort is a rollercoaster ride filled with learning, unlearning, and relearning. Also in this issue, get to know the designers who are daring you to wear new shapes and new silhouettes. Plus, read about the four women who aren’t afraid to scream body positivity in their daily lives.

In celebration of this month’s Pinoy Pride, MEGA puts the spotlight on the Filipino talents who are paving the way to a brighter tomorrow. Leading this vision are our cover stars Belle, Andrea, Francine, Jayda, Alexa, and Charlie—Star Magic’s new generation of talents who dare to think about stardom differently and who have mastered the ability to speak directly to their audience from one platform to another. While in fashion and beauty, meet the creatives who are combining passion and purpose to elevate the local industry.

This month, MEGA explores the spaces slowly being occupied by the Metaverse. Through the dexterity of our cover star, Maureen Wroblewitz, we try to interpret a world where virtual meets physical: virtual realities, NFTs, virtual clothes, virtual clothes, etc. We also get to see the musings of this international model, turned beauty queen, turned actress. Also in the spotlight are brands and designers that are moving to a more sustainable way of doing things. The consumers are slowly following their lead.

Summer has arrived and despite the sweltering heat, there’s a fresh breeze blowing in the air and along with it a feeling of hope. With our cover star and global fashion icon, Heart Evangelista-Escudero, we invite you to slow down and enjoy a world refreshed with freedom. Whether she’s jet-setting to fashion shows or dressing up to lounge at home, she teaches us how to savor each beautiful part of life. Speaking of fashion, embrace the return of dressing with our homegrown brands who are designing with purpose. For beauty and features, discover how mindfulness—from protecting your skin to making mental health a priority—leads to a greater appreciation for life and a greater level of happiness.

Woman by choice. This month, MEGA is embracing every side of femininity: the fierce and compelling type to the soft sensual kind, with our cover stars, Bianca Gonzalez, Bea Soriano-Dee, and Vania Romoff leading by example. Inside, be inspired by fashion designer Furne One who has celebrated feminine prowess for 30 years in fashion. In beauty, we encourage women to speak up whether it’s about consent and intimacy or positive aging. It’s time to let a woman be defined by herself.


MEGA is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a cause–a cause to heal, help, and head–to evolve into a brand of style and purpose. Our multi-generation of cover stars: Cherie Gil and Nadine Lustre are living authentically to give back, while Scarlet Snow Belo explores what it means to live responsibly. From otherworldly makeup, Filipino legends told through art, and heritage brands embracing change while honoring tradition, discover how our homegrown creatives are telling stories that matter. 


Freedom is the new luxury. Discover what it means for our cover stars: OG influencer Bryanboy, who remains as one of the most successful and powerful voices in fashion, and the wildly sexy—and newly married—Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay, whose whirlwind romance caught everyone’s attention. From indulgent me-time beauty products, excellent party-time hair and makeup, investment pieces to gift, and 5-star celebrations at home, get ready for a new kind of luxury experience. 


MEGA’s annual shopping issue proposes a more sustainable and thoughtful approach to retail therapy. From investment pieces, like your wedding gown, to daily staples, such as sneakers, discover what it takes to add to cart. On our cover is Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez, tattooed and a proud member of the LGBTQIA+,  who is heralding a new kind of queen for a new kind of age. Joining her from our pages are Elisse Joson, Pia Wurtzbach, women who who are all redefining what success is—and what it looks like.


The real you is the best one. This month MEGA celebrates beauty and technology that empower and reveal the authentic self. Discover inspiring stories from creative minds, led by cover star Alodia Gosiengfiao, as well as beauty and fashion stories to make you re-think what is possible.

Fashion is back and taking its rightful place, front and center. Discover the latest from Louis Vuitton as modeled by cover star Catriona Gray and the 20 most covetable shoes and bags to indulge in this season. Also, discover the latest Filipino brands that should be in your radar: from self-styled ternos to chic essentials. In beauty, mane man Renz Pangilinan gathers a coterie of women—from Pia to Liza and Ivana—who can serve as your next big hair inspiration. Lastly, discover why a low maintenance friendship may be exactly what you need now. 


Traveling, whether to exotic destinations, to be with loved ones, or to simply break free, is a dream. This month, we’re indulging in the luxury of the journey, starting with cover star, the iconic Anne Curtis. She’s back after a long sojourn, and she’s stronger than ever. From fashion inspired by the space race to a style dispatch straight from Fashion Week, and one editor’s very personal account of actually traveling during the pandemic, we keep pushing on, hoping—and aiming—for the best.  


This month MEGA is making things work. Fronted by fierce females Bella Ysmael and Milka Romero, we put the focus on remarkable females, including dazzling muses Catriona Gray and Ellen Adarna, sports giants like Alyssa Valdez and Pauline Lopez, and visionary entrepreneur Glenda Victorio. Following their lead, fashion and beauty work overtime, making us feel and look good, with color enlivening everything and personal style at the forefront. It’s time to take control and live as boldly as we want. 


We’ve made our choice, now make yours. Our annual #NewPH issue celebrates Filipinos for Filipinos with a diverse group of people who have all made a stand to give us hope and inspiration. On our cover is the divine Dr. Vicki Belo, a revolutionary beauty pioneer who’s still striving, still doing more, still doing better. Discover her story and those of the other Filipinos who make us swell with #PinoyPride.

Color your world with hope, positivity, and passion. This May, MEGA goes back to its roots by celebrating local design talent as top female fashion designers Vania Romoff, Patty Ang, and Rosenthal Tee front the issue. Inside, be inspired by Miss Philippines Universe Rabiya Mateo’s take on sexy summer makeup, actress Max Collins’ motherhood beauty style, and more. For fashion, vivid hues reign with an editorial dripping with acid colors and bold silhouettes. Lastly, celebrate relationships on quarantine and Mother’s Day with special features. 


This summer, MEGA welcomes the future. Fronted by Ivana Alawi, the internet’s ingenue as fashion’s cosmic frontierswoman, the issue features scintillating fashion from Louis Vuitton, essential skincare straight from the editors’ vanities, and profiles on people bucking the city for life by the sea. 


...This month, be prepared to go where your passions take you. Maggie Wilson-Consunji shows us why fortune indeed favors the bold with a smoldering editorial in Bali. Dress the part with sexy day dresses and serene silhouettes, and let multitasking beauty products let you focus on achieving your goals.



Spark joy with MEGA as we celebrate 29 years of being the Philippines’ Best Fashion Magazine. Discover 2021’s style code with cover star Heart Evangelista-Escudero leading the way. From sexy loungewear to statement dresses, prismatic makeup and ornamental hair, it’s time to get happy. Also, get ready for a shopping revolution as the crazy rich Asians build a bling empire. 

Celebrate life’s simple pleasures with style. With the incandescent Isabelle Daza on the cover, let MEGA guide you to a festive holiday season with grace and gratefulness. From fashion and beauty, to feasting and gifting, let’s toast to the holidays and a fresh new year. 




Supermodel Hannah Locsin fronts the November 2020 edition, an ode to the courage of people living in a brave new world. The annual Shopping Issue is imbued with a sense of responsibility and awareness, focusing on local finds and talent, as well as sustainability. Together, we move forward with joy and optimism as we rediscover the fun and fantasy of fashion and beauty, highlighting everything that shines and sparkles. 

Our annual Big Beauty Issue gets real and goes skin deep, starting with the stunning Solenn Heussaff, who lets us in on quarantine life as an artist and a new mom in a series of raw and unedited photos. Then, discover the best skincare and makeup (yes, we’re still wearing it) for the new normal in our Beauty Awards. Get the rundown on the state of beauty in the country as some of the biggest bosses—from influencers to entrepreneurs and top executives—share their learnings. Lastly, fashion starts to get festive with fluoro shades and electric pairings.

We see you. As MEGA celebrates 10 years of Pinoy Pride this month, we look back at the individuals and groups that have inspired us, made us proud to be Filipinos and—most importantly—showed us how to make a stand. From fashion to the arts, business and sports, these are the people made, and continue to make, a difference.

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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.

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