Innholdsfortegnelse for Jan-22 i Tatler Philippines

TATLER PHILIPPINES International social media influencer Bryanboy Yambao discusses cosmetic surgery, racism in the fashion industry and how to build a social media empire. The internet sensation, who was born in the Philippines, has most recently made waves on TikTok, where he has more than two million followers. TATLER INDONESIA Andree Susanto is the co-founder and CEO at Waresix, one of Indonesia’s largest logistics start-ups, which connects shippers and businesses with available warehouses and transport across Indonesia. He discusses how the company is growing and how it plans to reduce its carbon emissions. TATLER MALAYSIA Ever since she first visited a hammam—a traditional steam bath—in Morocco, Kam Su-En has made it her mission to bring this ancient form of therapy to Malaysia. Now, she’s unveiling her third, and most luxurious,…

BAMBINA OLIVARES Besides being an author, journalist and branding specialist, Bambina Olivares brings with her a wealth of experience in art management including curation, programming and publicity. She has lived in key cities abroad over the last three decades and her byline has appeared in international publications including the New York-based fashion newspaper of record, Women’s Wear Daily. For this month, she interviews Filipino international social media influencer, Bryanboy on plastic surgery, racism and his rise to stardom. BJ PASCUAL Having shot over 300 magazine covers thus far as well as countless ad campaigns for some of the country’s top brands, Los Angeles-born Filipino photographer BJ Pascual has etched his name in the dynamic Manila fashion scene. In 2015, he summarised the milestones of his career in the bestselling book…

After a hiatus of almost two years due to the pandemic, the American Ballet Theater Gala returned to the mainstage with the resumption of its live performances, kicking off with a grand opening night last October 26. As has been the practice since years past, attendees were decked out in their finest ensembles. What were probably new were the strict health protocols imposed to enter the event. Playing the able host was ABT’s principal dancer, Misty Copeland. One of the highlights of the evening was the Melvin Straus Leadership achievement award given to ABT trustee, Jenna Segal. The trophy was custom-made made by Paul Arhnold. The centrepiece of the evening’s programme was the premiere of Jessica Lang’s Zig Zag, set to songs recorded by the legendary Tony Bennett. Wes Gordon,…

For Melissa Miranda, Musang stands for a lot of things. It is the Filipino restaurant she opened with a Kickstarter fund of over US$90,000. It is also her dad’s nickname, derived from the car he used to drive (Mustang). It means wild cat in Filipino as well, something that will have a significant meaning in her life later on. Of all the definitions though, what holds the most value to her is the acknowledgment of her family’s beloved culture, appreciation from society and everything that her father has worked hard for. “It is so much more than a restaurant. Musang, to me, is a movement. It’s a space that is sustained by and in service of community,” she states. To think that, back in 2007, Miranda never even dreamt of…

Naomi Osaka wears a lot of hats. On top of being a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, she has her own skincare brand, serves as an ambassador for Louis Vuitton and Tag Heuer, and is a powerful voice in the world of sports. But her second love after tennis is fashion, which is why she collaborated with Levi’s to create an upcycled denim collection inspired by her own personal style—a mix of sporty and feminine—and heritage. How do you describe your style? I really like to dress in a way that tells a story. I love pieces that you wouldn’t necessarily see anywhere else. For me, style is a real form of expression, and my style kind of varies from day to day based on my mood and what story…

When Holly Thaggard launched her prestige skincare brand Supergoop! in 2007, her pioneering attitude towards the clean beauty movement made headlines thanks to innovative, feel-good products that encouraged the use of SPF without preaching. Thaggard’s brand has become a go-to label for all things SPF. From the popular sunscreens that cater to a wide spectrum of skin types, to nourishing serums and make-up setting powders, everything at Supergoop! is carefully created to be reef-safe, cruelty-free and made with ingredients that provide your skin with all-year-round sun protection. Thaggard talks to Tatler about the inspiration behind the launch of her brand, as well as the importance of wearing sunscreen and what living sustainably means to her. Tell us something we don’t know about sunscreen. Wearing sunscreen should be a healthy habit…

A CUT ABOVE Hermès has decided to reinterpret The Three Graces theme from its silk scarf of the same name, designed by British artist Alice Shirley in 2020. Inspired by a trip Shirley took to South Africa, the watch’s dial boasts wood marquetry and a miniature painting of a giraffe, which sits on an aventurine glass dial depicting a starry night sky. LOOK TO THE STARS Bremont has long been an admirer of space as well as time: the watchmaker collaborated with late physicist Stephen Hawking’s family just last year in celebration of its tenth anniversary. One year on, and Bremont continues to give collectors an otherworldly thrill with its 300-piece Longitude wristwatch, available in boutiques from December. Of the 300 watches produced, 150 will be offered in steel, 75…

Dr Jonathan Seah remembers watching as a young boy The Six Million Dollar Man, a television series from the Seventies about the world’s first bionic man. It tells the story of United States Air Force colonel Steve Austin (played by Lee Majors) who, after a Nasa test flight gone wrong, is rebuilt with superhuman strength, speed and vision. “Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology,” Seah says, putting on his best impression of Harve Bennett, who narrated the series’ intro. He reverts to his regular voice: “But really, it’s true: we are living in a time where we have the technology.” In recent years, and with astonishing speed, the subject of body optimisation through emerging medical treatments has transformed from the stuff of sci-fi fantasy into promising reality.…

MOST UNDERRATED DESTINATION? Portugal. It was very relaxed and the food was great. They also have something called fado, a style of singing that happens spontaneously and emotionally in restaurants or cafés. It’s specific to Portugal; that was quite something. BEST DESTINATION FOR FOOD? Italy. Pretty much everywhere you eat in Italy is good, except the Vatican. I went there once for a conference on refugees, and the food was pretty disappointing. FAVOURITE TRIP TO ASIA? I went on an Indonesian sailing ship called Silolona through the Ring of Fire, which was just extraordinary. It was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of trip that I took with a few friends. I slept on deck, watched the sunrise and sunset, and went snorkelling with whale sharks. TRAVEL MUST-HAVES A sleeping aid of some…

The Order of National Artist is the highest national recognition bestowed to Filipinos who have given distinguished contributions to Philippine arts and letters such as in the fields of music, dance, theatre, visual arts, literature, film, broadcast arts, architecture and allied arts. Administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the selection process includes three levels of deliberation until final nominees are submitted to the president of the Republic of the Philippines for confirmation, proclamation and conferral. Among the 73 recognised as National Artists are Francisca R Aquino (dance), Guillermo Tolentino (visual arts-sculpture), Bienvenido Lumbera (literature) and the first-ever recipient of the recognition in 1972, Fernando Amorsolo (visual arts-painting). Alphabet City is a series in 26 parts. Each month, Tatler invites…

We all have our own specific notions about how our ideal homes ought to be. Some will go for luxury and opulence; others, a more Spartan simplicity characterised by functionality. Style maven and interiors expert Ria Prieto believes that there isn’t really a single defined way by which to describe an ideal home. “It’s a definition that changes and matches the discretion and personal tastes of the people [living there],” she says.“It is imperative for every person to create a home that suits their needs, activities and interests. The perfect home isn’t what you see in other people’s places. [It] is a space that is filled with what makes you comfortable and is almost intuitive of what you will do next.” MORE THAN JUST A HOME But one’s personality and…

“Prior to the pandemic, I think we took our homes for granted and sacrificed our comforts, not realising that we would end up spending most of our time in them. Indeed, our homes have become more important in these difficult times, and we have learnt to appreciate them all the more.” So says Victor Consunji about how Covid-19 has changed the way many of us perceive our homes and the general concept of home living. The altered circumstances we needed to deal with essentially transformed homes into workplaces, schoolrooms and even play spaces; they have become something more than just a place to rest or unwind after a stressful day dealing with traffic, a long day at work and the myriad little issues that characterise modern living. For this reason,…

Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna’s love story began on top of Mt Gulugud Baboy, Batangas, where they shared their first kiss. The couple initially thought of saying “I do” on that very mountain but had to change plans due to the pandemic. Fortunately, with the help of their wedding coordinator La Belle Fete, they found an equally captivating location in Bagac, Bataan. “We just had the most beautiful sunset you could ask for,” the groom recalls. A hill within the Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas and Resort was aglow during sunset on November 11. The venue, which was embellished with flowers styled by Randy Lazaro, overlooks a spectacular view lush terrain. Ramsay shares, “11-11 is my number. This number has been showing itself to Ellen and me throughout our entire relationship.…

Fotomoto is a photography collective founded by a team of vibrant visionaries who see a bright and bold future for this art form in the country. The founders include Neal Oshima, Paco Guerrero, Wawi Navarroza, Tom Epperson, Veejay Villafranca, Jes Asnar, ESL Chen, Apa Ongpin, Gio Panlilio and more. For them, the objective is to promote Philippine photography through the lens of the team’s shared experiences. Its founders who are seasoned photographers themselves bring quite a lot to the table; they hope to encourage discourse about the Philippines by way of their own personal diversity, analysing gender, socio-economic status, age and geography with this project. “Love of photography is the unifying factor. The beauty of it is that we come from different practices of the craft—from art to fashion to…

COMFORT ZONE We’re not quite ready to abandon WFH wear, so it’s no surprise one-size-fits-all outerwear is trending. A sculptural poncho elevates the grocery run or casual meet-up. It’s a fashion-solution-meets-wearable-hug EASY ON ME With another year of athleisure surely ahead of us, luxed-up kicks are here to stay. Update your daily look with a splurge-worthy pair of sneakers: go for classic all-white, or mix things up with more playful neon accents. DOMINANT HUES The most uplifting offering from resort 2022 was the range of jewel tones on display. The latest statement apparel and accessories come in the brightest of hues; saturated yellow and cerulean are particularly effective in boosting our mood in the lead-up to spring. USE YOUR PLATFORM Stomping their way down the runway, platform pumps are back…

Anya Taylor-Joy’s riveting performances and sensational beauty have been recognised by Dior, which has named her global ambassador for beauty and fashion. She will showcase the designs of both creative director of make-up Peter Philips and women’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. The actress has enjoyed a meteoric rise over the past couple of years, from starring in the critically acclaimed Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit to her most recent project, Last Night in Soho, with director Edgar Wright. At just 25, Taylor-Joy has already received several accolades for her work, including an Emmy and a SAG award this year alone. And she’s not slowing down any time soon. As if to cement her suitability for the Dior role, in October Taylor-Joy was named “Face of the Year” at the…

1 Make sure you reapply sunscreen every couple of hours, or more frequently if you’re swimming or sweating heavily. People do not apply sunscreen as generously as they should. We should always pay attention to both direct and indirect (for example, rays reflecting off sand, water and snow) UV rays, especially while we’re at the pool or beach all day. 2 You should include at least four to five SPF products in your beauty wardrobe, so you can layer them for different purposes and maximum protection. Skin is the largest organ of the body, and we have to think about all sorts of ways to slip SPF into our routines and give skin the protection it needs. 3 Don’t forget those often-ignored body parts when applying sunscreen, including ears, lips,…

When did your love for jewellery-making begin? In 2017, Ramon Villegas, his partner Ver, and I were having lunch, and he said to me, “I’m doing very well with my jewellery and my wood workshop.” One week later he was dead. A massive stroke took his life, way too soon, at 63. In my sadness, what he said came back to me. Upon reflection. A couple of months after he died, Ramon’s family sold some of his jewellery. As I considered what to buy, his guiding words came back to mind. He said it was important to study fine things up close and in a tactile way if you intend to make fine things yourself. So, while I bought his antique jewellery to study, I also bought them with the…

Ryan Gosling has starred in numerous Hollywood hits including La La Land and Drive but, until now, the actor has never partnered with a brand, which is why Tag Heuer’s announcement that the actor will front its campaign for the new Carrera Three Hand collection is so shocking to the watchmaking world. “Tag Heuer has quietly and consistently been a classic and iconic pillar of excellence in its field for over 160 years,” says Gosling. “Partnering with them was an easy decision, and time, in general, is just something I think a lot about now. My kids are growing up fast, so I keep an eye on the clock in a way I never used to.” Shot by New York-based photographer Pari Dukovic, smouldering photographs of Gosling driving with the…

“The spectacle is back.” So declares influencer, creative consultant and now TikTok sensation Bryan Grey Yambao, better known as the global fashion personality Bryanboy. Twenty months into the pandemic, the fashion whirl has resumed, and in course of just a few weeks, Bryanboy has already jetted off to three continents. In Manila, he opened the first Ikea flagship in the Philippines, then he sauntered down the runway for Alessandro Michele’s ode to Hollywood glamour show for Gucci in Los Angeles, made a pit stop at the TikTok headquarters, and extended his stay to attend his good friend Paris Hilton’s wedding, before flying off to his home in Sweden, then to London for meetings at Perfect magazine, where he is the international editorial director. That itinerary, however hectic it may seem,…

“What if there was a better way?” This is the question Victor “Vic” Consunji asked after noticing how clients can be frazzled by the complexities of building a home that would suit their lifestyle. Not a few were unable to articulate exactly what they wanted their architects and designers to do. “In many of those builds, the result of the project would fall short of the clients’ expectations,” he says. “It wasn’t due to a failure in the construction or design, but simply from a misunderstanding, or a mismatch of expectations against reality.” Seeing this time and again throughout the different stages of development prompted him to wonder if there was a better way to build homes and communities that would not only give homeowners exactly what they needed, but…

“An ideal home has a balance of functionality, aesthetics and nature,” architect Niccolo Bacani describes the perfect home. In a time when the home has become a multi-purpose hub for work, learning, play, relaxation and comfort, Bacani’s perfect home is shared ideal by many current and potential homeowners. He also believes that the forced confinement many experienced in the past two pandemic years have contributed to this aspiration. “We have seen and experienced a quick shift in our daily lifestyle that [has] influenced the way we use our spaces at home,” he says, citing how working from home, the shift to virtual classrooms and the rise of online retail have altered our communal perception of what exactly we need in and from our homes. AN OPPORTUNITY TO EVOLVE Far from…

You may not want to go anywhere near Budji Layug when he paints. He puts one colour in a plastic tube dispenser, the kind that painting colours are packaged in, holds it and flails his arms away, splashing and splattering his chosen colour onto his canvas. “I paint outdoors most of the time because of the mess my style makes,” the renowned furniture and interior designer acknowledges. But make no mistake about it; the splashes and the splatters are not done at random, not at all. “What may come out on canvas may be unexpected”, Layug says, “but in my mind, I know exactly what I want to do. My hand is guided by my mind and my heart.” Pouring is what he calls this brushless style of painting—brushless after…

On June 20, the Foo Fighters played the first full-capacity arena show in New York City since the start of the pandemic—a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. “It wasn’t bloody Justin Bieber or Billie Eilish, it was the Foos,” Gaggan Anand, the famed chef behind his eponymous Bangkok restaurant, says excitedly over the phone. He was there that night, and fondly recalls watching a teary-eyed Dave Grohl open the concert with the band’s 2002 hit, Times Like These. “He sang, ‘It’s times like these you learn to live again. It’s times like these you give and give again,’ and that really captured the idea of life after Covid-19,” says Anand. “I’m an artist, and I haven’t been able to do what I want to do, what I need to…

Right out of Stanford, King Dy raised US$4 million in seed funding for Expedock, the company he co-founded with two others. The young outfit’s mission is to become the digital infrastructure for the global supply chain and to provide logistics businesses with best-in-class technology to operate efficiently in a digitised future. Expedock does this by skilfully delivering a single source of truth that gives companies world-wide visibility on their supply chains and insights that they can act on by using cutting-edge technology. In other words, their advanced usage of AI, which omprehends documents with 99.95 per cent accuracy without the need for any pre-templating, helps logistics companies streamline their processes, thereby limiting errors. Learn more about him, here: What was the main challenge you faced in the last two years…

URBAN SPIN The cult classic LV Archlight sneaker, which debuted in Nicolas Ghesquière’s 2018 spring-summer collection, has had a makeover in the form of a slingback. The campaign sees Italian mega-blogger and entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni explore the streets of Milan in the shoe’s ultra-feminine reinterpretation. The shoes are made from technical satin, mesh and leather, while the original wavy oversized outsole has been translated to an ultra-supple rubber sole, ever-chic kitten heel and an adjustable velcro strap featuring the house’s name. Available in six colourways, this sporty take on a timeless design represents the kind of no-nonsense attitude you need going in to 2022. HAUTE SANTÉ Following Dior’s 2022 Cruise show in Athens’ Panathenaic Stadium last summer, the fashion house has teamed up with Technogym, a high-end sports equipment brand,…

Whenever a new year begins, we find ourselves making resolutions to take better care of ourselves by starting a diet, kicking off an exercise regimen, or even rethinking our standard beauty routines. But for that fresh, glowing, and gorgeously healthy skin, check out DMark Beauty’s selection of products that answers every skin care need, even the challenging ones. For instance, to target skin conditions caused by hormonal issues, microbiome imbalance and inflammatory triggers, DMark Beauty offers Glowbiotics. Harnessing the power of probiotics, these medical-grade solutions help reduce inflammation, particularly for those afflicted with rosacea and acne flares, leaving a healthy, rejuvenated and balanced skin. And for those who spend their days in the sun, there are the Photozyme skin aging solutions crafted with a special blend of DNA repair enzymes.…

Did you know that, in 1960, much of Sophia Loren’s jewellery was stolen from a rose-clad cottage in Hertfordshire, England, where she had been staying while filming the romantic comedy The Millionairess? The jewels were worth US$250,000 and included three sets of diamonds, emeralds and rubies, all of which had been stored in a leather case hidden in a chest of drawers. At the time of the theft, Loren was at the airport meeting her film producer husband Carlo Ponti. For identification purposes, detectives were given photographs of Loren wearing the pieces and they also took photographs of marks found on a window, but nobody was ever charged with the robbery, although it has been largely thought that notorious thief Sidney Cugullere was responsible. Loren is an exemplary actor who…

CHIROPRACTIC/ PHYSICAL REHABILITATION MARTIN CAMARA, DC Chiropractic specialist, director of clinics and CEO at Intercare Healthcare Systems Dr Martin Camara established Intercare, which blazed the trail for Complementary Alternative Medicine, myotherapy, Pilates and acupuncture among others. He is also the president of the Association of Professional Chiropractors of the Philippines, the chiropractic specialist at the National Golf Association of the Philippines as well as the Philippine Jiujitsu Federation, and Medical Director of the Philsilat Sports Association, Inc. 2/F Tower 2 High Street South Block Corporate Tower, BGC, Taguig City | +63919.009.2326 | Website www.intercare-centers.com | IG @docmartin_camara | FB @docmartincamara FRANCIS DIANO, PT, MCMT Managing owner of PACE Prehab and Recovery Francis Diano, the only certified coach in the Philippines of the United States of America Triathlon Association, believes that physical…

In 1997, Susan Sarandon made sure she died before Christmas. “I was filming Stepmom. As a producer, I was able to schedule it so that I died before we took our Christmas break, so I could eat,” recalls Sarandon, who had to lose a significant amount of weight for her role as Jackie Harrison, a mother diagnosed with terminal cancer. That Christmas, the Academy Award-winning actress found herself riding camels in Morocco’s Sahara Desert with her three children. Her youngest, actor Miles Robbins, was five at the time. “One of your duties as a parent is to make memories,” she says, adding that she is a “compulsive scrapbook maker”. Beyond making memories, Sarandon felt it her parental duty to expose her children to different cultures and experiences from an early…

What makes a piece timeless? Pieces that are unpretentious in form and function are timeless. Those created from humble materials, but with purpose and maximisation in mind, usually last. I personally believe that pieces like these can complement the space without stealing the attention and throwing the room out of balance. Any tips on taking care or maintaining an important furniture piece? You must regularly dust and clean your items. If you can help it, it would be best to keep them in a well-ventilated room and away from direct sunlight. Where do you suggest placing an iconic piece in a home? It all depends on how you would like to display your furniture. For me, I enjoy displaying them in areas of focus—like the living room, the foyer, or…

They say that what transforms a house into a home isn’t so much about the furniture or fixtures you put into it, but more about the owner’s personality: the little quirks and nuances that identify a space as uniquely his or her own. If that home happens to be one of the flexible residences developed by the Victor Consunji Development Corporation (VCDC) at its flagship urban M Residences, then homeowners certainly have carte blanche to personalise their living spaces. Given the design of each unit which enables homeowners to have as much or as little space as they need, one can safely say that no two homes will be alike. But here lies the challenge: how does one transform a bare space into a home filled with comfort and beauty?…

Our homes are the ultimate sanctuary. More than just a place to rest or hang out, the home has become a workplace, a school, a gym, even a space for prayer. Our altered circumstances have changed our homes to suit evolving needs. But many families are beginning to think of relocating to more life-friendly areas. While some want to stay within urban centres, others yearn for the serenity and verdant landscapes of the suburbs, particularly in the areas south of Manila where they can have plenty of space in which to relax at the end of the day and to entertain family and friends. VCDC has both fronts covered with developments that deliver on the promise of refined living regardless of location. M RESIDENCES: HOME IN THE HEART OF THE…