Tatler Philippines Magazine - June 2022

In this issue

It is a month of significant change as Tatler Philippines puts the spotlight on Finance for its sixth issue of the year. After an intense election period, Tatler Philippines has chosen to highlight the best of our country, starting with our cover man, Roland Ros. As the CEO of Kumu, he heads a Filipino-centric social media platform that's already the country's next big thing. Nicknamed a "soonicorn" by Ros himself, Kumu is a soon-to-be-unicorn changing how Filipinos connect and communicate. It is less filtered, less curated, and more carefree—plus, it puts a heavy focus on social change, something the country needs now more than ever.

Blurred Borders

Translating chants and weaving sounds to performative painting and contemporary handwoven textiles, the Philippine Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale breaks boundaries

5 mins

From the Ground Up

Through programmes like GAP under the initiative, QBO Innovation Hub, Katrina Rausa Chan helps Filipino startups be the engines of development and economic growth

3 mins

Purposeful Luxury

Jet Acuzar tells us how her cherished Lexus UX teems with noteworthy craftsmanship and detail, qualities she lives by, as found in her own handmade pieces

3 mins

Hunt for the Grail

By promoting the culture of appreciating rare and heirloom timepieces, Vintage Grail has not only built a solid reputation but also a community of kindred spirits

4 mins

Conner Ives

The rising designer on American fashion today, working for Rihanna and what it takes to be sustainable

4 mins

Artistic Licence

In a visual feast bursting with creativity and pops of colour, 200 artists designed limited edition imaginative trunks auctioned at Louis Vuitton’s milestone bicentennial exhibition in Singapore

2 mins

Forging the Vision

An excerpt, from the book Fifty Years and Forward, on the rich history of Makati and how it became the financial capital of the Philippines

7 mins

No Filter

Kumu CEO and founder Roland Ros advocates for technological innovation and social change through Philippine-focused technology

6 mins

Let's Talk Business

Over lunch, six business leaders talk about how they weathered Covid’s challenges and how they are bracing up for a brighter future. Tatler talks to Zalora’s Paulo Campos III, Wildflour’s Ana de Ocampo, HSBC’s Peter Faulhaber, Shangri-La’s Amit Oberoi, Santos Knight Frank’s Rick Santos and SM’s Steven Tan

10 mins

Top of the Class

Tatler rounds up the best of the best of masters and doctoral programmes, and professional development courses in Asia and Australia, currently popular destinations for postgraduate studies

9 mins

Behind Blue Eyes

A striking azure dining room is among the highlights of this home in Los Angeles, which pairs a classic look with plenty of eye-catching elements

4 mins

Like No Other

Aston Martin launches the DBX707, its most powerful luxury SUV yet, and perhaps the best among its kind

3 mins

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Tatler Philippines Magazine Description:

Established in 2001, the Tatler Philippines is the country’s most trusted and enduring high-society and luxury-lifestyle magazine. More than any other title, the Tatler name—a legend in publishing—commands respect, and is synonymous with prominence and influence.

Taking the readers into consideration, the Tatler Philippines presents the best of the Philippines and beyond, through a highly entertaining editorial mix that includes personality profiles, glamorous parties, lavish fashion shoots, and authoritative articles that span the gamut of luxury-lifestyle trends from art collecting to wine appreciation, from motoring to travel, from watches to jewellery and design. The sophistication of our topics is matched by stylish and award-winning design and photography.