In this issue

The Accessories Special. Smile like you mean it. Because as cover girl and rising star Jess Connelly explains it, "Real recognizes real." Meet three accessory designers who let their creations do the talking: Michelline Syjuco, OS Accessories, and Great Women. Mark Higgins and Wynn Wynn Ong touch on the lavishness of pre-European Philippines, the need to support local theatre, and their shared passion for creation. Michael Killian of T-shirt and music label Pleasure talks disco, Dover Street Market, and doing your own thing. GENERAL MDSE founders Derek Tumala and Jose Tong discuss their plans for alternative retail. Marga Esquivel stars in an exclusive editorial on all the new ways to wear leather.

L'Officiel Manila Magazine Description:

L' Officiel Manila is the Philippine edition of L'Officiel. It is the title's 25th international edition. Tracing its origins back to Paris, it is one of the world's most influential fashion magazines, providing in-depth coverage on the global fashion scene. L'Officiel Manila's approach to fashion reportage is authoritative and sophisticated. We speak to an informed fashion set—readers who know and appreciate fashion and have an innate sense of style that extends to every aspect of the way they live.