Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2022 i VOGUE PHILIPPINES

Imagine our skin, a delicate membrane that sheathes all our desires, ideals, and experiences. At once, it is also a fragile boundary, a protective shell that binds us to our physical body, sheltering our mental and emotional selves. The concept of skin can be a great mystifier, a canvas of our evolving relationship with beauty, race, and time. An ecosystem of flux, our skin is a wonderland. A human biome is a microcosm of regenerating and degenerating cells, home to trillions of microorganisms. In and on our bodies, we are host and feasted on. Our story, focused on expressive biology and the intelligent bounty we harvest and source from nature, can be further explored in “Inside Story” (page 130). We delve into spheres of influence, physical environments as emotional shelters…

Pick and pluck accessories in a kaleidoscope of colors that enhance mood. Matthew and Melka's spiky, multi-colored outgrowth necklace simulates frenetic energy while Virtucio Designs’ abstract swirls burst with excited optimism.…

FEATURE There is a gray sky that blankets Paris when Olivier Theyskens waxes poetic about the years he spent living in New York. “It's easy to feel settled in a city,” the Belgian designer tells Vogue Philippines. “I had a great group of friends whom I loved and habits that were quickly formed.” While his neighborhood, the bustling West Village, was an oyster for excitement, Theyskens was compelled to return to Paris in 2016 after nearly five years. This time, to embark on a strong desire that has long been whispering to him. The 45-year-old is no stranger to beauty and fashion. His life has been dictated by it. He first launched a wildly successful namesake line after dropping out of the prestigious La Cambre School of Visual Arts in…

PUNCTUAL, ON THE MARK, MOVING AND SPEAKING WITH PRECISION. At every encounter, Madge Reyes exudes the demeanor of a classically-trained ballerina. But the multi-awarded ballet dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, and founder of the film festival Fifth Wall Fest only speaks of dance tenderly: “I'm a different person when I'm dancing. I might even be my best version.” Madge is quick to share her favorite dance films, explaining the viscerality of the two mediums marrying. Among her favorites is Pina, a documentary about Pina Bausch, the German choreographer whose work made Madge realize that “there is dancing in the everyday.” Out of concern to prevent her child from developing scoliosis, Madge's mother enrolled her in her first ballet class at the age of three. By the age of eight, she had already…

IT'S A WARM, SUNNY SPRING DAY IN NEW YORK, the kind of day New Yorkers take advantage of by spending much of it outdoors. “Everyone was saying, ‘Oh, it's a beautiful day. Let's go out,” says Xyza Cruz Bacani. “And I'm like, ‘No, I'm just going to read a book.’” Instead of going out to enjoy the weather, the self-proclaimed introvert opted to stay at home in Astoria, Queens. She seemed perfectly comfortable in a simple black linen jumpsuit, sipping an iced coffee while in the company of Albert Camus’ The First Man and her dog Pokki. These quiet and easygoing days are a nice reprieve for Bacani. Since moving to New York City, there are days when she starts to feel overwhelmed. “It's easy to get lost, the city…

Hiking up a mountain last year, winded and worried, my mind had started to enter the quit zone. I was counting my final steps. A friend, paces ahead of me, heard my laborious panting. He turned around and said, try this way of breathing, and demonstrated a rhythmic pattern of inhaling and exhaling. Aware now of how to control my suspiration, my breath found its flow, until I found myself at the summit. Breathing is an act we take for granted, but literally, it gives us life. Practiced correctly, breathing can give us the lightness to ascend a mountain and the calm to make it through a storm. When we say we can “breathe easy,” we have a sense of unburdened wellbeing—ginhawa—that is only attained when our mind, body and…

DRIVEN BY A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, an obsession with over cleaning and sanitizing against germs has left skin stressed out, compromised, and irritated. This out-of-control situation has brought more attention to the science of skin health. “There is a lot of exciting work showing how our microbiome—the living ecosystem of our bodies that exists inside and on us—could play a critical role in our health at many levels,” says Dr. Jasmina Aganovic, founder and CEO of Arcaea. “At Arcaea, we want to encourage people to think broader than just ‘natural’ or ‘green.’ Instead, it is important to consider product performance that enhances your own body's characteristics, we call this expressive biology.” Everyone's skin is a unique ecosystem and maintaining its balance is essential to its health. Allowing beneficial bacteria to flourish…

Carol RH Malasig Writer, INSIDE STORY “I think every little girl who had lofty dreams of writing for a magazine probably had Vogue in mind. I'm no different. I was overjoyed when I learned that we're finally getting our own Vogue and to see my byline here is truly an honor. I'm ecstatic to be contributing this month on topics that I'm truly passionate about—the future of beauty and love for our country.” Koji Arboleda Photographer, GINHAWA “The shoot respects negative space, which is something that I strongly relate to. Light adds a veil of emotion, a feeling of calmness. Movement serves as a break from the state of gloom. Exploring light and its interaction with spaces is a continuous process and development for any photographer and balancing all of…

JEWELRY Opt for an all-out statement piece where colored and translucent stones sparkle and enchant. Look to Bulgari's magnificent masterpiece inspired by the Mediterranean plant Capelvenere, where, in lieu of foliage, emeralds and diamond-set leaves unfurl and spill in mesmerizing branches. Wear it on an extra special night out where the stage is set for full-scale glamour. Know your emeralds, garnets, and yellow beryls. Every season, colored gems are the punchiest way to shine. The way to wear them? Be unafraid of vivid shades and exaggerated sizing. For an even more personal take, wear your birthstone to manifest positive energy and tranquility. Single or several, stones of striking hues lend a dramatic flourish to dressing. Adorn your ears with stunners that usually dangle from the lobes. Cartier cleverly flips the…

FEATURE IT'S APPARENT THAT COUPLE MIKE AND BANJ CLAPAROLS HAVE A COMPELLING BOND: within five minutes of our Zoom call, they're poking fun at each other's responses and finishing each other's sentences. It's this deep-seated connection that has allowed them to effectively materialize their conviction of empowering the local craft industry. Concrete plans to achieve this goal didn't take shape until 2017. A series of what the couple calls “foundation events” that occurred that year were what led them to a fascinating hypothesis: if they introduce wearable pineapple to the local market, then they can open doors for other Philippine tropical fibers in the international scene. The Claparolses wanted to revitalize the lifespan of a plant so locally abundant and ordinary that its leaves are usually discarded and fed to…

THE POWER TO INSPIRE, EXPRESS, AND EXCITE, LIPS HAVE IT ALL. Now that we are back to being up close and personal, there's a reason to celebrate and flash that smile. To prep your lips for this comeback, brands from La Mer to Charlotte Tilbury to Fenty Beauty focus on scrub formulas that slough off dead skin to create a smooth and supple canvas. Work on that pout with novel shades and finishes designed for all ages, races, genders, and moods. Updated formulations with punchier pigments in intense nude hues, bright corals, vivid reds, bold brown tones, and potent berries from Nars, M.A.C Cosmetics, Shiseido, and Tom Ford Beauty deliver long lasting power in one soft and creamy swipe. Lips feel good and stand out with the next gen easy-to-wear-high-products…

FEATURE One of the tenets of Filipino health is the concept of ginhawa, which refers to the state of being in harmony with one's mind, body and spirit. Ginhawa, for Filipinos, goes far beyond Western notions of wellness. It is a holistic concept that integrates the physical, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental facets of an individual and their community. The cheerful and easygoing nature of the Filipino people can often mask signs of stress and trauma. Filipinos are still recovering from the effects of the pandemic, yearly natural catastrophes, and an unprecedented spike in burnout among the workforce. Those who seek relief from the daily hustle should be reminded that our own traditional healing practices might be the answer to finding ginhawa. Among the many approaches to Filipino wellness is…

The year 2020 was a monumental year for Isa Lorenzo and Rachel Rillo. They were listed among contemporary art magazine ArtReview's annual Power 100 list, cementing their position among the art scene's most influential—with Silverlens being one of the most important art spaces in the world. Founded by Lorenzo in 2004 at a time when “she didn't know anything,” she recalls, Silverlens Galleries was born out of the need “to establish a professional structure wherein artists could concentrate on making art, while the gallery represents the interests of the artist to the outside world.” “We were such outsiders in a tight-knit art community here,” Rillo tells Vogue Philippines. “In the beginning, it was a little daunting because we knew no one, but it was very clear what we wanted to…

GILDED AGE Glamour pieces have arrived. Get ready to go from dinner to disco with floor-length gowns made of exaggerated spangles, sequins-in-sequence, and sculptural draping. Altuzarra's floor-grazing knit dresses mimic mermaids with graduated metal paillettes faux-finished with a sheen aged by the sea. For an even grander take, look to Naeem Khan's neck-to-toe shine that revels in the glory of glitter. Meanwhile, Rick Owens went full finesse with sparkling champagne colored pieces in asymmetrical cuts collapsed in the right places, juxtaposing hip-hugging figures with elegant drapes. STACK SEASON This season's metals aren't afraid to show excess. Full stack ahead—fall runways are in favor of doubled-up textured cuffs. At Balmain, geometrical bangles come in chunky twos, woven patterns adding glints to otherwise plain surfaces. Pebble textured wristlets grace the stage at…

BUDDING WITH CHARM On this page: An ornamental ring steals the spotlight at Jewelmer's Zen collection: the piece is fashioned out of concentric curvilinear triangles set in diamonds. A massive golden South Sea pearl, pearl is charmingly off-kilter, mirroring the eclectic woman meant to wear it. Previous page: The Fiorever 18k white gold, drop earrings prove to be one of Bulgari's most enticing creations. Be it a twinkle in the day or a glamorous glint at night, this statement pair is worth the investment. PARADISE FOUND On this page: Though contrasting in size, neither pearl nor petal outshines the other in this display of craftsmanship and brilliant balance. Wear alone or better yet wear as a pair on either wrists as a powerful statement. Next page: Why not opt for…

WHEN MARITON VILLANUEVA GREETS US AT EIGHT IN THE MORNING, she's dressed in a brightlyhued halter top colored by unique blues and purples with offbeat silver embellishments. Her look is as captivating as her burgeoning brand, with vividly-dyed clothes celebrating its Filipino origins through loose silhouettes. Through Himaya, she adds an experiential dimension to the power of clothing, both in its wearing and viewing. Each piece she creates is an homage to tradition and heritage, reflecting the magnetism of Philippine culture. At six years old, Mariton would visit her grandmother and practice arts and crafts. They would work on crocheting, beadwork, and hand stitching on fabric. “My grandmother was always the fashion forward one in my family,” Mariton tells Vogue Philippines. Mariton admits she has always been inspired by the…

DISCIPLE OF DANCE Photographs by ERWIN CANLAS Sittings Editor MARGA MAGALONG PAGE 67 DELIVER DELIVER DAILY black blazer and trouser set (PHP8,500), PATTON ruched cut-out bodysuit (PHP4,450), cotton straight leg joggers (PHP3,750) PAGE 68 PATTON ruched cut-out bodysuit (PHP4,450), cotton straight leg joggers (PHP3,750), RECESS action suit (PHP2,298), APARA drawstring pants in white (PHP3,600) TEAM CREDITS: Makeup: Janell Capuchino. Hair: Mong Amado. Producer: Anz Hizon. Stylist: Renee De Guzman. Photographer's Assistant: Christian Manlunas IN THE LOOP Photographs by JOSH TOLENTINO Fashion Editor DARYL CHANG PAGE 93 BRAND NIRAYA top and skirt (weaver: Judith Basco of @theartofyarn) PAGE 94 ROD MALANAO dress, ILYANGILYANG knit bag, H&M heels PAGE 95 YVETTE'S BAGS dress, jacket, and bag, MELISSA boots PAGE 96 TAN-GAN dress, H&M heels PAGE 98 MADE BY EISLEY sweater, JAGGY GLARINO mini…