Assouline on the Aesthetic of the Design Genius, Yves Saint Laurent
What a blast March has been for all of us! Thank you for the wonderful feedback you have shared with us on the stories we have published so far.
We cap off the month with arrestingly beautiful photographs by Assouline. We present to you the homes of Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, capturing the iconic fashion designer’s eclectic design style and the couple’s savoir-fare.
Before we head on to the summer season, here are some stories that might add sizzle to your day or pique your interest:
- 11 impactful Filipinas speak their mind on the daily challenges that women face every day.
- Local menswear brands changing the game today
- Here’s what you should know about the upcoming Tatler Homes Design Awards
- African Diaspora artists take centre stage at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila
Cheers,
Franz Sorilla IV
Assistant Digital Editor
POWER & PURPOSE
Belo’s “Women’s Forum” tackles glass ceilings, gender fluidity, and more
Ever so often we ask ourselves whether or not modern society has done enough to provide spaces where women can truly practise activities that empowerment entails—an engaging conversation organised by Belo and Tatler Philippines tackled just that. In Women: What Matters Most, 11 of the country’s sought-after female trailblazers talk about what it truly means to withstand the daily challenges that women face every day.
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STYLE
Independent local labels making clothes for the modern man
It's 2023, and the boundaries between what anyone and everyone can wear have been more blurred than ever. With that, most brands do not subscribe to designing strictly based on gender anymore. But it is craftsmanship, sustainability, and point-of-view that spell the quality of fashion. We have compiled a list of designers and labels that thoughtfully make clothes for the modern man.
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Sofia Andres, Jasmine Curtis, and Reins Mika Melitante from the fashion and celebrity scene tell us what it means to be authentic in this day and age.
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HOMES
Tatler Homes Design Awards 2023: How do we select the winners?
Good design can make the world a better place—a thoughtfully crafted interior can make a big impact on the way we experience a space, help uplift our mood and improve our well-being. These are the principles that architects and interior designers alike firmly believe in, as they create soulful spaces tailored to the unique context of each project and elevate the overall concept.
Here, we share more about the top things to know about the upcoming event.
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This first-of-its-kind, luxury resort-inspired village near Metro Manila is a design and architecture marvel
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LIFESTYLE
Metropolitan Museum of Manila’s international exhibition curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah
Titled ‘Sounds of Blackness’, the newest exhibition gather the distinctive works of emerging and established artists of African descent from varying corners of the world. It features a selection of works from the collection of Filipino art patron and enthusiast Timothy Tan, with additional works from private collectors across Asia that best encapsulate the magnanimity of African diasporic art.
Catch more of this newly opened space with an impressive roster of inaugural exhibitions.
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Encantada, National Artist Agnes Locsin’s magnum opus, returns to the stage after 12 years
AROUND ASIA
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