THE FILIPINO AGENDA
MEGA|February 2024
Local brands are coming in strong and purpose-driven. From traditional techniques and locally sourced materials to enterprises, let the Filipino define this age of fashion community-centered
MARIAN SAN PEDRO 
THE FILIPINO AGENDA

1 RIOTASO 

Promoting a sustainable lifestyle and an eco-conscious fashion scene are RIOtaso’s core missions. Using fabric scraps or retaso, repurposed textiles find new life in unique, creative pieces that push for the wearer’s self-expression.

“Inspired by daily commutes to the studio, RIOtaso takes on the challenge of creating wearable art solely from textile waste without sacrificing style, comfort, and pockets,” says owner and designer Rio Estuar.

2 PULO

An all-woman team of artisans from Bataan is the mind and heart of local label Pulo. “I believe that equipping women with the traditional skill of weaving and modern tools helps the brand create better products and hopefully produce modern day craftswomen for Bataan,” shares founder and designer Ana Bernardo.

3 SESOTUNAWA

Esta historia es de la edición February 2024 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.

Esta historia es de la edición February 2024 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.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE MEGAVer todo
MAKE SPACE
MEGA

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

time-read
3 minutos  |
November 2024
suitable faith
MEGA

suitable faith

The power of science and faith in custom tailor brand AMEN

time-read
2 minutos  |
November 2024
brownie POINTS
MEGA

brownie POINTS

The yummiest concoctions some of them, quite literally) you need to add to cart now

time-read
2 minutos  |
November 2024
olfactory OVERLOAD
MEGA

olfactory OVERLOAD

Indulge in the extraordinary with these fantasy fragrances

time-read
1 min  |
November 2024
ALL FIRED UP
MEGA

ALL FIRED UP

Kasa Palma’s Chef Aaron Isip brings jungle cooking to the city

time-read
5 minutos  |
November 2024
HEART OF THE GLOW
MEGA

HEART OF THE GLOW

Pina Beauty’s humble identity as a Philippine-grown skincare brand made specifically for the everyday Filipino

time-read
3 minutos  |
November 2024
DOMINIQUE COJUANGCO-HEARN
MEGA

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

time-read
5 minutos  |
November 2024
What's Next is NEXA
MEGA

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

time-read
2 minutos  |
November 2024
ITALIANS DO IT BETTER
MEGA

ITALIANS DO IT BETTER

From capacious totes and sensible (ish) shoes, Milan Fashion Week highlights the story of the modern woman

time-read
4 minutos  |
November 2024
THE PARADOX OF GEN Z SHOPPING
MEGA

THE PARADOX OF GEN Z SHOPPING

Unravel the contradictions of Gen Z shopping—a phenomenon where sustainability battles fast fashion in a dramatic showdown

time-read
4 minutos  |
November 2024