When you think of Patricia Santos, you think of delicate lace, intricate embroidery, and layers of tulle on a gown the exudes feminine truth and beauty for her special day. While her creations have been worn by Megan Young, Jessy Mendiola, Dani Barretto on their wedding days and even Liza Soberano and Kathryn Bernardo on the red-carpet, when it came to the day that the bridal designer had to plan her own dream wedding, it was nothing short of a surprise. Whether it be venue changes due to sudden rain or the entourage getting stuck in traffic, no wedding is perfect; but in Santos’ case, her wedding dream in Paris ended because of an unwelcome guest–a global pandemic. Normally, this kind of situation is a valid “bridezilla” moment, but with Santos’ genuine positive personality, a laugh that can brighten any day, and most of all the simplicity of wanting to celebrate her love with her then-fiancée Lester Yao, the designer decided to take matters into her own hands.
ALL A-GLOW– The designer is as beautiful as the gowns she creates
Esta historia es de la edición July 2021 de MEGA.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición July 2021 de MEGA.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
MAKE SPACE
Malls are ubiquitous in the Philippines, even as more people shop online. For better or for worse, malling is part of our culture. MEGA talks to the key people who ensure it stays that way
suitable faith
The power of science and faith in custom tailor brand AMEN
brownie POINTS
The yummiest concoctions some of them, quite literally) you need to add to cart now
olfactory OVERLOAD
Indulge in the extraordinary with these fantasy fragrances
ALL FIRED UP
Kasa Palma’s Chef Aaron Isip brings jungle cooking to the city
HEART OF THE GLOW
Pina Beauty’s humble identity as a Philippine-grown skincare brand made specifically for the everyday Filipino
DOMINIQUE COJUANGCO-HEARN
The Collective's Dominique Cojuangco-Hearn talks candidly about what it means to run a game-changing beauty platform, the importance of leading with purpose, and how motherhood changes your perspective
What's Next is NEXA
The future of beauty is here —at Belo NEXA, the lines between science, luxury, and culture are blurred, offering a one-of-a-kind experience where cutting-edge technology meets the bespoke care Filipinos are known for
ITALIANS DO IT BETTER
From capacious totes and sensible (ish) shoes, Milan Fashion Week highlights the story of the modern woman
THE PARADOX OF GEN Z SHOPPING
Unravel the contradictions of Gen Z shopping—a phenomenon where sustainability battles fast fashion in a dramatic showdown
