Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture
The past and the future intersected in a mix of collections from more seasoned galleries to up-and-coming curators. Augmenting learning opportunities for fairgoers, Art Fair 2020 was a cultural exchange, sparking thought-provoking dialogues.
Gallery curator Ricky Francisco instigates creativity and discourse between artists and audiences. In an interview, he shares his process, memorable collaborations through decades of work in the industry, and hopes for his homeland.
In keeping with the area’s inexplicable diversity, bursts of modernity, and opportunities for learning, just a short walk from Taft Avenue is MCAD Manila. Almost hidden in plain sight is one of Metro Manila’s vanguards of new creativity.
Artist and community developer Ana Karina Jardin spearheads a celebration of 50 years of bilateral relations between Singapore and the Philippines during a weekend of creative exchanges on culture and art.
Strung together by multimedia artist and curator Ruel Caasi, the collective known as The Working Animals Art Projects celebrates a union of contrasts among young Filipino talents.
Tambourine keepsakes are reintroduced to a new generation by Filipino social enterprise AMAMI as it breathes new life to an age-old tradition with a growing tight knit community of artisans.
Slow Fashion
Answering an entirely new calling, a scientist and a layer partner to establish the aNerdgallery platform in Singapore, which has since created avenues for the study and experimentation of batik and tenun outside Indonesia.
An overarching theme of practicality and minimalism is evident in Monokerom’s philosophy and design values. The Malaysian-based clothing brand wishes to create a dent in customers' purchasing habits.
Designer Parissara returns to her homeland to introduce Thai handwoven textiles to a young demographic of beach goers. She aligns her process with old and new sustainability practices prevalent in different islands.
Gabbie Sarenas strings titles that are not inherently linked to the primary occupation of a fashion designer. Through an unfolding design journey, she refreshingly embodies multiple roles to re-introduce audiences to Filipino culture.
Spellbound by the potential posed by raw materials native to the Philippine archipelago, products innovator and entrepreneur Therinne shares about the community and brand building involved in setting up her labour of love INNÉ.
Interior Design and Architecture
Gracing homes as a constant source of inspiration, this anniversary book illustrates principles shared by Kuysen and some of the industry's biggest names
Designed for mobility and with ample art de vivre, this lively Hermes collection fit right into a first home
Create a personal gift registry filled with exquisitely designed furnishings for the home at Crate & Barrel
Great designers share a common genius that goes beyond constructing products for display, enhancing relationships among the people who thrive among them
The city's newest cafe and design studio Casa Consunji gathers the best tropical deco pieces under one concept
Duravit perfects functionality and innovative design in a sleek collection that livens the bathroom
Business and Real Estate
In an insightful conversation with the individuals behind Harvey Law Group, we get a glance into the firm's vision and programs for seamless mobility
SM Supermalls, the Philippine’s largest retail chain and one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated developers continues to touch lives as an impetus of development
At an unrivaled rate, unicorn company Revolution Precrafted remains dedicated in building luxury properties, which defy space and time in the world of real estate
In an increasingly investment-savy nation, Santos Knight Frank solidifies its position as the choice real estate consultancy
Bank of the Philippine Islands offers an array of credit cards suited to every lifestyle
Amidst costly rent expenses and limited residential options, M Residences is a beautiful investment for city dwellers to consider
Fashion
Upholding a maritime heritage, Paul & Shark's spring-summer collection is a testament of superior fabric technology
With the launch of a new global flagship store, UNQLO gains new ground to introduce wardrobe essentials
Fashion house Carolina Herrera celebrates a 35-year history of dressing women who move the world
With Vera Wang’s understanding of timeless design, her romantic collection caters to every bride's whim, highlighting a woman's best assets
In partnership with the finest fabrics in the world from Savile Row’s Holland & Sherry, Suit It Up Manila dresses a new generation of gentlemen
Luxury fashion house ESCADA celebrates its 40 years with a contemporary twist on familiar silhouettes
Innovation
Philippine Geogreen answers the growing need for sustainable alternatives in home-building and design
For over a century, Simmons has revolutionised the way the world sleeps with mattresses designed with comfort and good health in mind
With the new Dyson Cyclone V10, the chore of keeping homes spotless is made a breeze
AXOR reinvents the bathroom shower experience with its state-of-the-art jet
Nespresso's coffee expertise makes its way into a morning habit enjoyed by millions around the world
German innovators Kenneth and Mock continue to serve as the foundation of tropical residences
Beauty and Wellness
Under the leadership of Philip Burchard, Merz Pharmaceuticals celebrates 110 years of progress in the sphere of beauty and wellness
Advanced Aesthetics by Dr. Javellana takes a healing approach in redefining skincare and beauty for generations of patients she considers family
A pioneer of medical aesthetics in the country, Belo celebrates nearly three decades of growth
A rosy selection of skin treatments awaits brides-to-be at the Aivee Clinic
With over a million treatments performed worldwide, Ultherapy celebrates every individual’s journey to self-confidence
Over the course of 115 years, St. Luke’s Medical Center serves as the country's leading health institution
Travel and Hospitality
Embodying the best of Filipino hospitality, Anya Resort Tagaytay promises a memorable respite year-round in the countryside
Travelers bask in a culture's famed tradition of entertaining guests with Turkish Airlines' revamped frequent flyer program and lounge
Marco Polo Ortigas offers a distinct culinary experience in each of its culinary outlets
Philippine Airlines takes Mabuhay Miles members to different heights, raising the bar for globe trotters
Catering to travellers headed North of the metro, this Seda property welcomes guests into a luxurious residential feel that is also home to Filipino art
Crimson Resort & Spa sets the standard for seaside resorts as a coveted destination for engaged couples and honeymooners
Timepieces and Jewelry
Cartier reacquaints audiences with the Panthere de Cartier, an icon that embodies the glitz of yesteryears
With extensive experience in the field of jewelry, My Diamond puts on a show of coveted pieces and keepsakes
Out of the archives and onto the global stage, Cartier reintroduces a contemporary interpretation of Santos de Cartier, the world’s first wristwatch
Chopard and Mille Miglia celebrate a 30-year-old partnership strengthened by a shared love for precision mechanics
Exceptional artisans of the South Sea pearl, Jewelmer shares the precious experience of bespoke jewellery for couples to make their own
A. Lange & Söhne reinterprets a complication that is both attractive and functional in the stunning 1815 Annual Calendar timepiece
for the school paper
Digital collage art is a glimpse into the lives of the artists themselves, whose beginnings are quite as colorful and spontaneous as the pieces they make
Tucked away between high-rise condominiums and small shops, almost hidden behind double-parked jeepneys and pedicabs, is a bygone marketplace that's easy to miss. Just one LRT ride to Gil Puyat Station, a five-minute walk, and you're welcomed by blue, green, and yellow banderitas connecting the vicinity of Cartimar.
Peaceful folks adorn the concrete coast, going about their day by the historical bay. These are just some of the lively individuals that comprise the harbor’s unceasing community of fishermen, either for leisure or survival.
In the disorienting chaos that is Manila on a Saturday afternoon, we found ourselves somewhere along the intersection of Dos Castillas Street and Laong Laan Road. Hidden behind high-rise billboards and a crisp red and white Chowking signage is the famed Dangwa flower market, where the jeepney fumes eventually vanish into the refreshing scent of flowers.
The fight to get away from the devil in a red dress in the form of a favorite pack of Marlboro lights are filled with wistful stories of loving and leaving some of life’s unprecedented highs.
Manila's crisis hotlines are innovative in their ways to make it easier to communicate what seems hard to discuss. This is part of the movement to rid the taboo in the areas of society wherein mental health is still very much tied to stigma.