Innholdsfortegnelse for Oct-21 i Tatler Philippines

TATLER PHILIPPINES One of the 13 people featured on Tatler Philippines’ Asia’s Most Influential: Style list is fashion designer Vania Romoff, who founded her eponymous brand more than a decade ago. tatlerphilippines.com TATLER INDONESIA Indonesian golfer Danny Masrin, a rising star of the sport, discusses how golf is changing and developing in the country, despite challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. tatlerindonesia.com TATLER MALAYSIA In this year’s style-themed issue, three local brands—fashion label Syomirizwa Gupta, halal beauty brand Orkid Cosmetics and jeweller MYJN—weigh in on how the pandemic has affected their businesses in particular and what it means for the industry at large. tatlermalaysia.com TATLER HONG KONG On the cover of this month’s issue is Wesley Ng, the CEO and co-founder of Casetify, one of the world’s leading tech accessories…

JOSEPH PASCUAL A fan of natural light and genuine moments, Manila-based photographer Joseph Pascual loves capturing good stories and people at their best. After graduating from the University of the Philippines, the film major transitioned immediately to full-time freelance work. Owing to his mentor Frank Hoefsmit and other excellent editors who were generous to share their knowledge, and the many experiences he had for almost 14 years, Pascual has flourished into one of the country’s sought-after photographers today. In this issue, he captured the fashion designer Vania Romoff on our cover. MARIFE B ZAMORA With many roles up her sleeve such as being board director of PLDT, Inc and former chairman of Convergys Philippines, Zamora has experienced first-hand how the pandemic changed the workplace. In this issue, she talks about…

Her mission for the company is about financial inclusion and helping the unbanked. By using financial technology to provide access to the millions of adults in the Philippines without a bank account, TANG makes fund transfers and remittance payments easier for so many overseas workers. TANG app allows Filipinos in and outside of the country to top up mobile load for themselves and others within seconds. Learn more about founder, Rebecca Kersch here: I have never met any of my teammates in person … since we only started less than two years ago. We work virtually and remotely in building a company culture. Entirely virtual has its challenges. Fortunately, I have a phenomenal team and we are managing it well, all working together on building a trustworthy, empathic, professional and…

A NEW START The new SF logo, which made its debut via the pre-fall 2021 collection for men, is a tribute to the fashion house’s founder, Salvatore Ferragamo, as it represents his passion, creative innovation and trailblazing vision. With a newfound perspective on the brand’s environmental impact, the SF logo is made of Econyl nylon, a fibre that’s been created out of fishing nets and other nylon waste, which is sewn with other eco-friendly materials. WHAT’S IN THE BAG The Victoria bag from the autumn-winter 2021 collection is a collaborative piece by Hermès and MycoWorks, a Californian company. Unlike Hermès’ other iconic pieces made of genuine leather, the bag is crafted out of MycoWorks’ innovative materials like the Fine Mycellium, a mushroom-based textile, making it the Maison’s first vegan leather…

The term “vegan skincare” tends to raise a few eyebrows; after all, we’re aware when we put animal products or animal-derived ingredients in our food, but it isn’t as obvious when we’re applying them to our skin. But it turns out the appearance of the leaping bunny logo on skincare and make-up packaging doesn’t necessarily mean animals weren’t impacted in the making of the product. While beauty brands have been moving away from animal testing for years, many still make and sell products that contain animal-derived ingredients. Some companies are making moves to change that. “In 2017, we re-examined what it meant to be truly cruelty-free,” says Carisa Janes, founder of make-up brand Hourglass Cosmetics. “If we were really committed to this mission, we shouldn’t have any animal-derived ingredients in…

MAN OF THE HOUR Like the Hermès man, the new H08 Only watch is sensual and rigorous, robust and sensitive. Having been under development for 30 years by Véronique Nichanian, the timepiece offers meticulous craftsmanship and innovative details. For 2021, it is unveiled in two interpretations: one in titanium, another in a PVD-treated titanium case with orange rubber strap. Each of the timepieces are powered the Hermès H1837 mechanical self-winding movement and both are presented in a single box. SIXTIES STYLE Piaget made its first foray into jewellery watches in the 1960s, a fabulous era for the maison, which saw its pieces worn by countless style icons, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí. Crafted from white gold, this new Limelight Gala comes with…

You’re celebrating the Historiques American 1921 with a new trio of precious-metal models. Tell us about this collection. We can trace the reintroduction of the Historiques American 1921 back to 2008. This was the year Vacheron Constantin decided to debut the Historiques American 1921 as a tribute to the original driving watches. Why has the Historiques American 1921 become so popular among collectors? As we added to this collection throughout the years, it became an icon because these models were produced in very limited quantities. The first one we released in 2008 was astonishing. It was a perpetual calendar and only a few were ever created. Tell us about the movement in these watches. When we reintroduced this collection back in 2008, we introduced the now-famous hand-wound Calibre 4400 AS,…

THE CLASSICIST VANIA ROMOFF The Manila-based fashion designer views style as self-expression and believes in “seasonless” dressing, where a good dress should be versatile enough to be worn and reworn in different ways. Her personal style reflects a celebration of the feminine and an appreciation of a woman’s body, its softness and sensuality. “A good outfit uplifts,” Romoff explains, saying that while she likes to feel comfortable in what she wears, it has to make her feel good, too. “Fashion celebrates life and the times. Dressing up should be treated as a form of self love,” she shares. Her style icon? Her daughter, Emilia. THE VISIONARY BJ PASCUAL He is no stranger to style; he has, after all, photographed some of the industry’s most darling and debonair. Yet, he’s chosen…

Wearing his trademark oversized glasses and black suit, the celebrated and probably the most well-known Filipino fashion designer at the moment comes on the Zoom screen with much flair and flamboyance. He readily apologises and says, “I am so sorry I am not techie,” dropping the phone he is using for the meeting. And we lose him for a moment. He adjusts the screen, and we begin an hour-long interview filled with anecdotes, laughter, inspiration and the story of a life that never gave up on its dreams. He grew up in the humble city of Catbalogan in Samar, miles away from the metro where red carpets and runway shows happen. “My home is in the western Philippines,” Michael Cinco tells Tatler Editor-In-Chief Anton San Diego. “I grew up there…

It’s all about me. When I pick cars, it’s about what I want, what my needs are, what style I want to reflect. And rightfully so, since sitting or driving a car is a conscious decision to confine oneself in a limited space. I’ve become even more picky recently, now that I’ve reached nine months of my pregnancy. As I sought to keep living an active lifestyle and pursuing my career while coping with the physical challenges of pregnancy, I compensated by finding more ways to pamper and comfort myself. Comfort became especially important to me when driving (yes, I still drive!) or riding a car. My husband, on the other hand, focused on safety. He wasn’t going to tolerate any safety risks when it came to our first pregnancy.…

BEN CHAN When Tatler was first published, Bench was a 14-year-old company at the cusp of its own corporate breakthroughs. It was the same year that we launched Bench Fix Salon, opened our first Bench Body store in Shanghai and published our Pinoy Pop Culture book. A lot of these milestones are chronicled on the pages of Tatler with epic visual storytelling and insightful writing that have remained a golden standard in magazine publishing. Two decades have passed and the world has changed but we remain thankful for growing and celebrating together. Congratulations Tatler! See you in the next decade; we are glad to be with you in the new world. ALICE EDUARDO To be able to mark two strong decades given the challenges faced all-around is a testament to…

There’s something to be said about the boldness of Wonhee “Whee” Delgado’s paintings. A glimpse through her portfolio reveals loads of dynamism: bold strokes, vibrant colours and countless elements all stirring for attention. “I like the colour red,” Delgado once said. “Red is a very strong colour and it connotes various meanings. It could have something to do with blood or red roses.” In fact, the artist’s own interpretation—of colours, of themes and of elements—has resulted in a fantastic oeuvre that is abstract yet meaningful. “For viewers, the ambiguity [affords] a different perception [even just by] looking at the same thing,” she said. Delgado, who began painting at a young age, first studied art at the Rhode Island School of Design. Since then, she’s gone on to hone her craft…

On July 28, 2021, New York-based designer Josie Natori hosted summer cocktails at her home on 45 East and 62nd for an all-Filipino A-list from various sectors. Desiring to celebrate the pride and glory of her heritage, Natori welcomed her 30 guests to her home and got to hear, up close, all about their accomplishments. As a rare treat, Natori regaled everyone with a piano performance, playing several pieces that included classic hits like Over the Rainbow, Moon River and Dahil Sa Iyo. Many of the exclusive set have never heard the concert pianist perform live and were just so delighted for the privilege. Guests included Kaatsbaan’s Stella Abrera, Sofia Elizalde, Natasha Zobel, Broadway superstar Joel Llana, Business of Fashion writer Robert Cordero, Lowell Hotel’s Ernesto Floro, Penguin publisher Elda…

After earning a degree in economics from the University of the Philippines, Techie Hagedorn thought she would be in the finance industry. Little did she know that she’d be where she is now, a fashionpreneur with her local brand Alegre, that brings effortless elegant pieces created with Filipinas who are comfortable in their own skin and bodies in mind. Her iconic designs include the reinvented barong Tagalog, which was transformed into colourful women’s blouses that can be worn in both corporate and casual environments, and the sleeveless tops and posh jackets that highlight Abra’s traditional weaving and embroidery. Tatler sits down with her to know more about her personal favourites, on-going projects and design inspirations. Where do you draw inspiration from? My inspiration in design is still the Filipina.…

Basketball superstar Jimmy Butler is Tag Heuer’s latest brand ambassador. A five-time NBA All-star, the 31-year-old is one of the top players in the league, and earned nearly US$30 million after signing a four-year deal with the Miami Heat in 2019. A gold medal winner for the US Olympic Men’s Basketball team, Butler said of the partnership: “I strongly believe in the brand’s values of high performance, precision and passion for action, and I’m committed to these standards throughout each game and in my everyday life. Above all, everyone knows how much I love watches, and I’m thrilled to be part of a brand with deep history and a trailblazing spirit.”…

What inspires you? Everything is an inspiration. But I think it’s people that inspire me the most. When I meet people, I go through a lot of emotions and thoughts. I also get a lot of inspiration from observing other people when preparing for a character that I have to play. Would you agree watches can be personal? A watch is like a friend that’ll be with you, always. Have you developed or learnt any new skills recently? I have come to love observing nature. Before, I didn’t even know or care about what kind of trees are around my house. But now, when I come across a tree that I have never seen before, I will look it up on an app. And I even have a list of…

Don’t call Pierpaolo Piccioli an artist. He insists. “It’s provocative to say this, I know, but fashion is not art to me,” the designer says in a hushed, thoughtful tone, his Rs curling through a thick Italian accent. “Fashion needs to work with the body, there is a practical purpose, but art is free from constraint.” Piccioli is perched across from me on an ornate sofa, wearing his black hoodie-and-slacks uniform, square Raybans firmly planted on his nose as he swings a sneakered foot over his knee. He continues, “Both are languages with which you can express yourself and your values. Fashion is my language.” On a simmering July afternoon, we are at a preview in Paris, beneath the chandeliered halls of a grand salon in Place Vendôme, several gowns…

“I have to stay away from human beings because somehow I am not one,” writes a 19-year-old Jeremiah Tower on his worn-down notebook while fulfilling studies at Harvard. It could have been the mescaline talking but the case for being offbeat was pretty strong for the bad boy who, for most of his young life, felt like an outsider. From being a yank in Australia, an Aussie in England and a queer with an eccentric British accent in a then homophobic US, his presence was not always welcome. Then again, solitude was no stranger to him. In Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent, a 2016 documentary produced by the late great Anthony Bourdain, the influential chef recalls a formative instance from his childhood that defined the career he would eventually take.…

A rare positive outcome of the pandemic—and one that seems likely to last—is our prioritisation of comfort. Comfortable clothes, shoes, hairstyles, homes and above all comfort food have helped make these difficult times a little more bearable. One concept I have not really heard spoken of, though, is “comfort wines”, perhaps because of some (warranted) anxiety around recommending an alcoholic beverage as a means of solace. However, the comfort I know wine to be capable of delivering derives from more than its alcohol content. There are a few things that “comfort wine”, at least as I conceive it, is not. Although their definitions probably overlap, comfort wine is not a “guilty pleasure”. It is also not quite the same as “everyday wine”. If you’re trying to figure out what your…

We are still on a high from last month’s 20th anniversary celebration, but as the adage goes “the show must go on”. This month is our annual Asia’s Most Influential (AMI): Style, where we have selected 13 deserving individuals who epitomise the essence of this category. I know what you’re thinking: “Do we need another best dressed list especially since no one went out?”. Our answer is, of course, we do. Style is not only about how many designer duds you have but about how you present yourself to the world—and yes even if it’s just on Zoom. This year’s list reflects diversity rather than the obvious. It’s no longer your usual go-to list but names that need to be recognised. The pandemic has brought about a new order, a…

The pandemic has not only brought about a pause in our lives; it has taken away some of the nearest and dearest to us. One of them is a leading photographer in the country and a good friend, Raymund Isaac. I met Raymund back in the Eighties when I was working as an editorial assistant for K magazine. Our offices were in the same building in Makati, and I would hang out in his studio, Portfolio. We got on very well, along with his late brother JR. We would always see each other in whatever was the latest hangout then. He always had a zest for life, a hunger to know what’s next and a wicked sense of humour. He first collaborated with Tatler back in 2003 with our cover…

BASTI BELMONTE Boston College, Major in Economics and Minor in Studio Art Returning to Boston College during the pandemic was a unique experience. We had in-person classes, online classes and the mandatory Covid-19 testing every week. At first, I was skeptical about online courses; however, I quickly grew to love them. I could re-watch recorded lectures to help me study for exams, and I could schedule one-on-one meetings with my professors any time of the week without worrying about being on campus. My in-person classes were also exciting. One of them was hybrid, where half the class showed up on Monday, the other half, Zoom’d in, and vice versa for the Wednesday class. Another class was split up into two rooms, with the professor teaching both at the same time.…

WARM AND FUZZY Let fall’s furry accessories keep you chic and cosy as the mercury dips SIMPLER TIMES Fall in line—your favourite luxury labels are going back to basics with sleek shapes for their latest handbag offerings. DISCO DARLING In shimmering sequins and mesmerising metallics, these sparkling pieces are reason enough to get up and dance BRIGHT SIDE Let a pop of yellow, the most cheerful hue, help bring sunshine to your fall wardrobe. BLUE STEEL There’s nothing cooler than icy blue when it comes to attaining this season’s most covetable look CABIN FEVER Join the country club—that is, the sartorial trend of dressing for a chic cabin getaway. CROSS FIT Slung across the chest or hung around the hips, these luxe crossbody bags are all about being on-trend and…

A growing number of men are proudly rocking bold, colourful nails in another sign that male grooming is becoming increasingly androgynous and inclusive. Last year, Chanel introduced two shades of nail varnish to its men’s cosmetic line, Boy De Chanel. “Chanel Beauty is not a matter of gender; it is a matter of style,” the brand said in a statement. At Loewe’s spring-summer 2020 presentation, rapper A$AP Rocky’s nails featuring bloodshot electric blue eyeballs stole the show. Michelle Humphrey, a London-based celebrity nail artist who regularly does manicures for the likes of Dua Lipa and Rita Ora, says stars such as Marc Jacobs, Harry Styles, Anwar Hadid and Post Malone are leading the trend, and that she has “more male clients than ever right now”. Men sporting painted nails isn’t…

MADE IN JAPAN Mikimoto’s newest high jewellery line, The Japanese Sense of Beauty, pays homage to the jeweller’s native Japan. Typically voluptuous in form and unapologetic in its liberal use of mouthwatering pearls, this collection is Mikimoto at its very best. These jewels are designed to stop you in your tracks, and thanks to the line’s standout centre stones and diamond-dusted structures, they do exactly that.…

1 Omega Seamaster Diver 300M It’s been more than 50 years since the release of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and, to celebrate the anniversary, Omega unveiled a very special 42mm Seamaster Diver 300M in stainless steel, limited to 7,007 pieces. A ceramic dial depicts the view down the barrel, which famously opens the credit sequence of James Bond movies. 2 Rolex Submariner In 2018, the Rolex Submariner from A Licence to Kill was offered at auction for an estimated US$80,000 to US$120,000. The 1989 picture, which starred Timothy Dalton in his final appearance as Bond, was also the last film in the series where the secret agent wore a Rolex. 3 Breitling Top Time In Thunderball, Sean Connery switches his Rolex Submariner to a Breitling Top Time after Q,…

The Tank watch is among Cartier’s most esteemed timepieces. It was a favourite of many, including Andy Warhol who once paid it this high compliment: “I don’t wear a Tank watch to tell the time. I wear a Tank because it is the watch to wear!” It first appeared in the world of luxury timepieces in 1917, when it was introduced by Louis Cartier as an avant-garde alternative to the round watch. Its rectangular frame was inspired by a bird’s eye view of a combat vehicle. This year, it is going through a rebirth as it marries the essence of the Tank with the classic luxury of the Must. Pierre Rainero, director of image, style and heritage at Cartier says: “The Must has withstood the test of time thanks not…

This Filipino word that translates to “care” goes beyond its literal meaning. It is filled with nuances encompassing a lot of values intrinsic to our people: unconditional love, eternal refuge, a plethora of TLC. Kalinga is best exemplified by a Filipino mother’s love for her child, so great and so fierce that woe to anyone who tries to harm her precious gem. It is also the name of a province in the north and many of its indigenous inhabitants with their own language, rich culture and cherished traditions such as woven textiles and tattoo art. Alphabet City is a series in 26 parts. Each month, Tatler invites an artist to create a work that celebrates the best of the Philippines, from A to Z…