CARA MIA LIMJAP STEPS OUT OF THE PANTRY, her mischievous eyes and cheeky smile nearly distracting us from what's in her hands. Once she reaches our team on the other end of the room, she proudly propositions: "Guys, may I offer you some halo-halo?"
In hindsight, the referential dessert shouldn't have come as a surprise. After all, we were in halohalo's studio, an enclave that houses the fashion and lifestyle brand Cara built with her brother Rocco Sumabat. Known for their contemporary interpretations of banig (traditional Filipino handwoven mat), halohalo offers bags, homeware, and accessories in festive candy-colored weaves. With air conditioners, light fixtures, and the entire comfort room wrapped in the material, the studio is a world of its own. The chilled dessert, random as it seemed, was not at all out of place. It felt natural to the setting; a sentiment that frequently rings true when it comes to Halohalo.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
eternal poetry
In an exclusive interview with Vogue Philippines, BULGARI's FABRIZIO BUONAMASSA STIGLIANI and MAURO DI ROBERTO talk about how an appreciation for craftsmanship and technique makes it possible to realize poetry in precious stones.
evan ever evolving
Unpindownable and unputdownable, model, actor, and all-in-one wunderkind Evan Mock makes magic in perpetual motion.
SCENE STEALERS
In recent years, the landscape of local cinema has changed dramatically with an influx of new and talented actors. Meet three Filipino leads rewriting the script, ushering in a new era across all facets of filmmaking.
FORCE sensitive
Designer Kelvin Morales premieres his latest collection, translating resonance in barongs, structured pieces, and a neutral palette spliced with ultramarine.
twm FLAMES
SASSA JIMENEZ and VESTIDO are a match made in circular fashion heaven. By MARBBIE TAGABUCBA.
INSIDE OUT
It’s all overcast skies and solitary roads. Something in the air shifts when ANNE CURTIS explores Tokyo.
reel.and REAL
NICO SANTOS is intent on breaking boundaries and becoming a beacon of pride. By VICTORIA GOLDIEE
tracing LIGHT
Behind the firsts in the history of Philippine cinema is a family who draws with light.
shadow PLAY
ZELDA WILLIAMS wants to make friends with her monsters
CHANCE ENCOUNTERS
How a series of serendipities helped a women-led artistic team bring Gabriela Serrano’s sophomore short dream-time
