Guts & Glory

What does it take for a creative to thrive abroad? These US-based Filipino designers talk about how they secured their spots in the global market and why they were ready to risk it all

The BECOMING of VILRIQUE

Young designer Vilrick Cruz is making a case for Renaissance-inspired sculptural pieces. How is he challenging the traditional aesthetic of fashion through his artistry?

SOUL teller

Why Jerome Lorico won't be bound to the title of fashion designer and why space, soul, and story matter in his work

After Glow

Rocio Tambunting has a different take on the idea of risk. It's one that celebrates creativity and individuality, and sees new things as a welcome challenge

Creating Kim

Kim Jones makes herself the subject of her own retrospection as she goes through her stories of reinvention and liberation

Mari Maroket

Meet the beauty content creator who garners thousands of views by staying transparent and authentic

Prepped & Polished

Minimum effort, maximum results—here are the latest essentials to ace the effortless, off-duty look

SKiN DEEP

Give your skin a lotta love with these hybrid hydrators that also double as ultraeffective protectants

FITNESS REBEL

With wisdom and grace, philanthropist Kathy Huang bares her holistic understanding of fitness, one that cherishes the power of mind and body in harmonious balance

Revelry & Retreat

Discover Lakehall at Nena's. Sanctuary, where elegance, nature, and indulgence unite to redefine celebrations

Fixer to Fabulous

Venture into the world of furniture upcycling, where discarded gems become the envy of every home

Crossroads

What do you do when love forces you to either reinvent yourself or bid farewell to it?

CROWNING GLORY

Babe Formula founder Paula Hilario talks about her vision of helping people grow their business and making them feel confident about their crowning glory

Destiny's Child

How Jonah Sison-Ramos, CEO of Dear Face Beauty, is inspiring the Filipinos

Break of Dawn

Get to know Ferragamo's Creative Director Maximilian Davis and see his vision come to life in the Spring/Summer 2023 collection

By The Code

Is artificial intelligence in fashion a threat to designers and artists? Let Filipino designers Renan Pacson and Patrick Cabral share their perspectives on AI’s role in the local fashion scene and beyond

The WORLD of ARCHIVISTS

Fashion collectors JP Singson, Jones Palteng, and Rabbithole Creatives open the door to their archives and talk about their most prized pieces, secret shops, and tips on how to take care of vintage items

CLOCKING IN

With an ode to his early 2000s design sensibilities, Patrick Galang is most definitely back

NEXT Genesis

A master of embellishments and pattern making, designer Renz Reyes returns to his post in fashion and is all set for a great comeback

Kerry Diaries

Behind the private life of Kerry Tinga: experiencing art, making intentional choices, and falling in love with life

In the Heart of the Sea

Revel in the collection that captures the essence of the sea's beauty-a tribute to the eternal allure of its depths

FULL CIRCLE

The mainstays of local fashion: sustainable, vintage, and truly personal works of art.

REIMAGINED CLASSICS

Cartier unveils its new high jewelry collection that draws on the brand's historic archive and classic pieces reimagined in a new light

Life As Her Canvas

Bea Alonzo talks about painting her world her own way and how her life has imitated her own works of art-and the other way around

MIX & MATCH

Say goodbye to harsh streaks and blend your makeup like a pro with these makeup essentials

Scents & Silhouettes

These beautifully formed bottles tell the story of the fragrance they hold.

Pride & Power

Three women leaders share how they prioritize diversity and inclusion to further foster empowerment in the workplace.

More than 3D

In his luminous 76-year career as a contemporary visual artist, Ramon Orlina has explored and redefined glass sculpture as a medium for articulating space, depth, texture, and light. In this exclusive interview with MEGA, the Father of Philippine Glass Sculpture reveals facets about himself that make the legend

The Emerging Artists

Meet MEGA's Emerging Awardees, who are transcending the limitations of artistic expression and contributing to the progression of the local art landscape

the VALLEY Specialty

Placing a spotlight on an underrated Ibanag favorite