MEGA

As the old adage goes, “change is the only permanent thing in the world”. To be able to grow, one needs to step out of one’s comfort zone and take risks. This is especially true with MEGA, which had to go through a lot of changes to get to where it i

PEEWEE REYES-ISIDRO Editor-In-Chief Managing Editor BAM ABELLON Group Creative Director JANN PASCUA FASHION Fashion Director RYUJI SHIOMITSU Fashion Writer MARIAN SAN PEDRO BEAUTY & FEATURES Beauty and Features Writer MIA CASTRO ART Group Art

One Wednesday morning, in the middle of a rainy Pasay City, a group of at least 40 people (we followed health and safety protocols, FYI) scurry around from one big hotel ballroom to the next, all focused on making this photo shoot a success. Success

Self-taught and creative through and through, Adante Leyesa not only offers distinctively innovative handcrafted bejeweled accessories and bags, but also advocates for social entrepreneurship and partnerships with local artisans. He creates bold and

With places to go, people to see, and outfits to try, the outlook for the exuberant spring/ summer collections—where a plethora of positive and adventurous clothes get the spotlight—take a bigger and bolder turn. From maximum brights to body accentua

Iced blue, dragon fruit, banana, snow, and black—these bursts of colors come round with bubble-like curves and the iconic monogram in Louis Vuitton’s Bubblegram bag collection. Is your hue Over The Moon, Papillon, Alma, or Wallet on Strap? Crafted in

With the constraints brought by the pandemic, our lives have been challenged in more ways than we could ever imagine. From online shopping to work-from-home set-ups, our routines and habits are tried and tested. Because of the global crisis we are fa

Beauty vloggers can give some of the best makeup advice since they spend hours reviewing and testing products. Naturally, whenever a vlogger comes out with a beauty line, there can be pressure. But one local YouTuber who met those high expectations i

How did you overcome the initial challenges of entering the industry? JO: One of the challenges that I faced when I first entered the industry is people not believing in my capabilities just because I’m new and just starting my career. To overcome

Guillano Mariano Valenzuela, or Guilly, has always been an artist. In his teenage years, he was known as the painter in his batch, so much so that he remembers being excused from classes to join painting competitions. Little did he know, this talent

Unsure about brights? To start with, ease into the color-way by making use of bold colored accessories, like a bag or shoes, then make your way up the spectrum one key piece at a time. The trick here is to have fun! Photos courtesy to GETTY IMAGES, S