MEGA Magazine - June 2023

In this issue

There is more than one way to define and create art, but in the end, art should make you feel something. This June, MEGA celebrates art in fashion, an honoring artists and their supporters, all of whom have helped move the local artistic landscape.

We also put a spotlight on Sheila Romero, our co-chair for the MEGA Ball 2023, which explores the role of art in the growth of fashion, and vice versa. Furthermore, we write about our conversation with the great Ramon Orlina.

As we delve deeper into the intersection of our industry and that of the arts, we bring you clothes that redefine and push boundaries, like genderful dressing and reinterpreting archetypes. We also feature makeup as an art form.

Lastly, gracing our cover is Bea Alonzo, who has proven that life indeed does imitate art—something to always look forward to.

Art & Pride

This is art in fashion: local artisanship, self-expression, and social satire.

5 mins

IN FULL COLOR

In celebration of pride month, we put together five local designers who are changing the way we view genderful dressing a fashion notion that embraces all identity, representation, and expression

3 mins

Second TAKE

In the age of exploration, how is fashion being constantly reinvented?

2 mins

The Novel Narrative

Designer Prince Padilla is asking the right question: What goes beyond aesthetic and outcomes? Process, intent, and commitment

6 mins

Queen & King

In a celebration of romance and commitment, recently engaged couple Catriona Gray and Sam Milby share their intimate love story founded on the clarity of their individuality while also recognizing the power of strength in togetherness

5 mins

SOUL SISTER

Models, style-setters, best friends-Lou Yanong and Jach Manere talk about their decade-long friendship, favorite fashion moments, and empowering style choices

4 mins

Pinky's Philosophy

A high-powered chemist, businesswoman, and mother, Pinky Tobiano reveals the formula for creating balance in style

5 mins

Stewards of Art

These gallery owners, curators, and art collectors are the forces that keep our art market inclusive, respectable, and sustainable

10+ mins

The STORIED WALLS

Sheila Romero shares her journey from collecting revered-and elusive-art work to advocating for local artists and artisans

4 mins

the VALLEY Specialty

Placing a spotlight on an underrated Ibanag favorite

1 min

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

10+ mins

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

5 mins

Pride & Power

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

2 mins

Scents & Silhouettes

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

2 mins

MIX & MATCH

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

2 mins

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

8 mins

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MEGA Magazine Description:

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.