Chase Yap and Cathy Jao’s relationship has finally come full circle after a decadeslong story. This couple found their happy movie ending in the form of a picturesque wedding celebration at The Peninsula Manila. But their love story began not even as

Acclaimed and award-winning Cantonese restaurant Mott 32 opens its first Philippine outlet in NUSTAR Resort and Casino, located in South Road Properties, Cebu City’s fastest emerging urban development area. The much-anticipated restaurant opening int

Fittingly enough, award-winning milliner Mich Dulce wears many hats. Fashion designer, artistic director, musician, chief executive officer, consultant, feminist, artist—to name a few. Her expertise outside of fashion lies in supply development and w

The Dutch luxury house releases its newest addition to its Flowerbomb fragrance line, the Ruby Orchid. The scent is a medley of orchids, dark red flowers, and vanilla accords. The fruity scent of the London brand is reintroduced as a special editio

Just a couple of years since Brad Pitt, Cristina Patwa, and John Fogelman founded Enroot, the farm-to-bottle ritual has started to enjoy mainstream recognition. Previously only available in the United States, the award-winning beverage company is beg

In the 1950s, under the leadership of its founder, Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex sought to create a watch appropriate for everyday use. Wilsdorf believed that “dates and days are a necessity.” As a result, the Day-Date was developed with a readable display. F

A literal island town sandwiched between Long Island's North and South Fork is Shelter Island. A two and a half-hour drive from Manhattan to Greenport's North Ferry, where one can drive their car onto the ferry for an additional eight-minute ride to

17 Hacienda Mar’s distinct colors and relaxing vibe are a feast for the eyes and an inspiration for creativity at home. The vibrant palettes, bold and intricate prints make your home alive. The engaging tale behind this gorgeous online store begins w

The best advice that Joreen Bautista has ever received is, it’s best to come prepared, if not more than what is asked or expected of her. But even she was caught off-guard, failing to anticipate a pivotal moment in her life. After hours and hours of

Award-winning Cantonese restaurant Mott 32 has opened its first Philippine outlet. The acclaimed brand found a new home in NUSTAR Resort and Casino, located in Cebu’s fastest emerging urban development area, South Road Properties. “We’re very excited

Just half-an-hour’s drive south of Metro Manila, Anya Resort Tagaytay served as the perfect midweek getaway for this “girl group.” The four pairs consisted of Lexi Schulze Berenguer-Testa and her daughter Alba, Lia Bernardo and Malou Romero Araneta,

Lexus Philippines introduces the new Lexus UX, available in two hybrid models, the UX 250h F Sport and UX 250h Premier. For the Japanese car manufacturer, unique experiences go hand in hand with sustainability and a genuine concern for the natural en

Rolex founder Hans Wildorf once saw the world as a living laboratory where his machinations could be sent to its most extreme locations to test their absolute limits. Today, this mission has evolved from the pursuit of the unknown to the protection o

Helming the Shangri-La Boracay is its new hotel manager Hans Martin Gfrei, who will lead the resort in elevating guest experiences. Previously, the Italy native managed Shangri-La Jakarta, Indonesia, after holding the executive assistant manager of f

With a background in Industrial Design, the comprehensive course gave Maco Custodio a plethora of opportunities to explore. But he dove into the fashion industry in 2008 when he collaborated with a friend, designer JC Buendia. "I guess I wanted to sh

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts operates over 100 five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services. One of its standout hotels can be found among the Philippines’ estimated 7,640 islands. Shangri-La Boracay houses 219 room

Lior and Kathleen Liechtenstein were looking for an alternative to their small island in Palawan because “it was too involved to prepare going there and we thought to bring the sea nearer to us,” shares Kathleen when asked how and why they began conc

Since its beginnings in 1914, the Panthère de Cartier collection has evolved with more fully articulated sculptural designs celebrating the Maison’s emblem. The Panthère has been a creative signature for Cartier since the first appearance of her dist

What started as a passion thrived into a successful business, bringing together wallpaper, furniture- and now curtain fabric and upholstery–to new heights of luxury and style. Home decoration has always been a trend. While lockdowns did keep people h

Newport World Resorts offers a world of cuisines from Filipino classics with Spanish flair and modernized Shanghainese favorites to refined Cantonese dishes, an upscale steakhouse experience, bespoke plant-based offerings, and Japanese “fire-side” co

With just 29 rooms, this boutique hotel at Singapore’s hipster enclave Jalan Besar offers not just a convenient location on the fringe of the city’s main commercial and business districts, but also an oasis of calm to relax in after a full day of exp

Estée Lauder’s first Philippine boutique opened in Greenbelt 5, Makati. Since its founding in 1946, the cosmetics and skincare brand has been dedicated to serving women. “We are so excited for the opening of our Estée Lauder Flagship boutique at Gree

Dr. Aivee Aguilar Teo’s Aivee Skin aims to be where science and beauty meet aesthetics and luxury. In line with this, their range of products introduce a new lightening supplement and a glow-inducing mineral powder—which are both cruelty-free. The Ai

Like most of history’s most influential movements, Evelyn Lauder’s idea began because of a need. Seeing how many women were affected by breast cancer and conversely, how little scientific research was being conducted at that time, Lauder was inspired

On its 53rd Season, Ballet Philippines (BP) dares to dance where no one else has. BP invited an intimate circle of media friends and supporters to an afternoon of fine art and dance with the event titled: “Dance Here and Now: Equus, Bolero, and Other

To say that Cecile Zamora is fashionable would probably be an understatement. Often clad in an idiosyncratic mix of feminine and masculine, her outfits deftly mix proportions and draw from both under-the-radar labels as well as covetable luxe brands.

Driven, entrepreneurial, and humanitarian are a few adjectives that describe Carla Caramat. Yet underneath these veneers is a soft, nurturing side only a few friends and family have the privilege to enjoy while balancing her career and passions. Conc

On August 29, Vogue Philippines was officially launched through a gala at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila. The event revealed the title’s maiden issue cover, which stars global Filipino-American model Chloe Magno. Amongst the natural beauty of the lagoon