Vogue Philippines - August 2023

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Pieces well-crafted and lives well-lived are celebrated in August. From National Scientist and National Artist to soulful artisan and fashion-forward queen, these stories highlight the spirit and masterful hand of the Filipino creative.

QUEEN'S gambit

Miss Universe R’BONNEY GABRIEL tells us about the multitudes that made her a sustainable fashion designer.

3 mins

crafting HISTORY

The BAYO Atelier Presents a Traditional Filipiniana to the Czech Republic.

2 mins

"Liberation from bias is exhilarating"

Can we continue to separate “CRAFT” from “ART”? MARIAN PASTOR ROCES thinks not.

3 mins

connecting THREAD

How can craft survive and flourish for generations to come? It's all about respect and knowledge.

5 mins

weaving LIFE

At this school in Mumbai, women from different walks of  life learn the art and heritage of thousand-year-old textiles.

4 mins

ancestral beauty

The founders of Officine Universelle Buly on preserving heritage secrets and practices.

3 mins

CUT COUTURE

Marrying haute couture and hair styling, British label TONI&GUY shares a vision that cuts across different cultures.

3 mins

AMAZING GRACE

In thoroughly exploring their passions, honing their skills, and continuing to be beacons who inspire a whole nation, these five women show a life well-crafted and welllived. RIA DE BORJA shares their stories.

10+ mins

legacy of LOVE

“Intimate Audrey,” the revealing exhibition about the actress and humanitarian’s multifaceted life, is a gift from her son Sean Hepburn Ferrer.

5 mins

master myth?

Painter, hero, monster— filmmaker MARTIN  ARNALDO contends with the conundrum of JUAN  LUNA as his painting Hymen, Oh Hyménée  resurfaces after a century.

8 mins

RABBIT in the MOON

Pop surrealist CIANE XAVIER takes a techno-optimistic approach to making wearable art.

5 mins

happy TOGETHER

At Michelin-starred KASAMA in Chicago, FilipinoAmerican chef TIMOTHY FLORES finds his culinary voice and tells his own story of home.

8 mins

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Vogue Philippines Magazine Description:

Vogue Philippines is a continuation of a storied tradition of excellent journalism, cultural commentary, and outstanding editorial executions. As both the voice and eyes of the Filipino creative and the latest edition of the world’s foremost authority in fashion. It aims to introduce new talents, tell exciting stories, and champion values such as sustainability, design heritage, and craftsmanship.