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13/08/2026

This week’s puts the spotlight on . Who knew desaturated shades could look this chic?

From icy pinks to muted mauves, swipe right to see who’s making the case for cool-toned lips.

Photo from Anne Curtis
Hair by Raymond Santiago
Makeup by 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐢𝐚

Written by Moira

Photo from Lily-Rose Depp
Hair by
Makeup by Nina Park

Photo from Nadine Lustre
Hair by Paul Nebres
Makeup by Angelo Eugenio/ Jelly Eugenio

Photo from KATSEYE

Photo from Liza Soberano
Hair by Renz Pangilinan
Makeup by Anthea Bueno

Photo from Kylie Verzosa
Hair and Makeup by Darwin Sanchez Masbang

Photo from Marjorie Maroket
Photographed by Gail Geriane
Hair by Paul Nebres
Makeup by Angelo Eugenio/ Jelly Eugenio

Photo from ✿ Pat Cortez ✿

Photo from DOVE
Hair by Clayton Hawkins
Makeup by PABLO MACÍAS

13/08/2026

gives us a minute of her time—and lets us in on a few of her favorites.

From the film that makes her cry to the one item in her closet she can’t let go of and the beauty icon she looks up to, get to know more about her through the things she loves.

Grab a copy of MEGA’s August 2026 Special Issue now via SariSari Shopping. Subscribe to MEGA Digital Access through the link in bio.

13/08/2026

For Pia Yanson, the journey to the Louis Vuitton Women’s Cruise 2027 Show was about far more than the runway. From rediscovering the city she grew up in to stepping into the Maison’s world of art, craftsmanship, and modern luxury, every moment became part of the experience.

At The Frick Collection, Parisian savoir-faire met New York pulse in a collection defined by bold silhouettes, vivid color, artistic prints, and a playful spirit. Then came the beauty of it all, with an intimate experience with Pat McGrath bringing the final touch of artistry to the look. Because at Louis Vuitton, the runway is never the whole story. Sometimes, it is simply where the journey takes you next.

13/08/2026

Get a dose of inspiration on your journey to self-discovery with these films ranging from feel-good comedies to sentimental dramas.

From The Devil Wears Prada to Good Will Hunting and Soul, these films explore self-discovery through career, healing, and finding one's purpose.

13/08/2026

Demna’s latest Gucci collection is now in the Philippines, with stylish Filipino names already reaching for the Horsebit Ristretto.

Marian Rivera, Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, and Kylie Verzosa are among the Filipino celebrities now carrying Gucci's Horsebit Ristretto bag.

13/08/2026

Dating someone with less swag won’t diminish yours, unless your confidence was borrowed to begin with.

The 'swag gap' describes visible style differences between partners, a TikTok-popularized term psychologist Mark Travers links to deeper compatibility.

13/08/2026

Kidding aside, the Philippines has life-changing wicker bags of its own!

Anmari & Co., ARANÁZ, ORIAS Essentials, and ZACARIAS 1925 craft Filipino woven bags using rattan, sabutan, and the traditional solihiya technique.

13/08/2026

Pay close attention, and you may spot these moments in Spider-Man: Brand New Day that have a Filipino connection.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day features Filipino talent through actor Jacob Batalon, young actor Elvis Carlos, comic artists Leinil Francis Yu and Stephen Segovia.

13/08/2026

Known for its easygoing wardrobe staples, the South Korean label is set to open its first store in Glorietta this year.

MUSINSA STANDARD, the South Korean basics label fronted by Han So-hee and Lee Do-hyun, is opening in Glorietta, Makati, via Ayala's ACX Holdings.

13/08/2026

Admiration is an easy affair when to be loved is to be considered.

If you are loved—truly, deeply loved—you are never just one person. You become a part of someone as they make more room for you. It’s a conscious, consistent act that shows up in small yet sincere gestures. You’re precious, thus you must be cared for. And every day, in every choice they make, they think of you and what matters to you because it now matters to them, too.

Clothing may seem like an unlikely place for such tenderness, but what we wear has always depended on this shared attentiveness.

Jojie Lloren’s (Jojie Lloren) J. Lloren Editions is available for viewing at The Peninsula Manila until August 16.

Photographed by Kim Montes

Written by Anya Oxyn

Jojie Lloren’s (Jojie Lloren) latest project, J. Lloren Editions, treats design as this exact kind of dialogue. Its inaugural collection brings together the block prints of Joey Cobcobo (Joey Cobcobo), the photographs of Kim Montes (Kim Montes), and the woven craft of SC Vizcarra (S.C. Vizcarra)—each contributor sharing their own form of care.

Photographed by Kim Montes

Through this project, Jojie Lloren presents a sincere definition of what it means to truly, deeply, and sustainably love Filipino fashion at MaArte Fair.

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Photographed by Kim Montes

Across the 25-piece collection, Lloren’s relaxed tailoring and neutral palette give Cobcobo, Montes, and Vizcarra plenty of breathing room.

Wide trousers accompany a cropped black jacket with a pale photographic patch, while loose shirts fall into asymmetric hems. Dresses hang away from the body in soft volumes, interrupted by cutouts and unexpected slips of contrasting fabric.

Photographed by Kim Montes

Lloren intends to create slowly, primarily upon order. Once the garments are complete, the contributors won’t be forgotten.

As these designs are meant to be collectibles, each item will be individually numbered and authenticated, with its provenance entered into the House Archive.

Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from every edition will contribute to the J. Lloren Editions Artist Fund. Its proposed initiatives include cre