The greatest luxury in the world is being able to do what your heart sets out to do, to pursue your passions unbridled, free from constraints of obligation. Indeed you feel the richest when you are able to march to the beat of your own drum and live life on your own terms. Lifestyle Asia highlights these inspiring, powerful and relevant beacons of the Philippine Society who live life exactly how they envisioned it to be, enriching their lives, the life of others, and through their own accord the world we live in.
LIFESTYLE ASIA
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
WHERE TO BUY • As the world is slowly healing, we can do some of the things we love again—like having people over to entertain. Here are the brands where you can get pieces to host even better than you did pre-pandemic
A WELCOMED PAUSE • KENNETH COBONPUE shares how they have managed to create in the middle of a pandemic
FAST FORWARD • CARLO CALMA looks to the future for inspiration
ALL IN ONE • For MAOI ARROYO, protecting the environment, alleviating poverty, and empowering women go hand-in-hand
DE GUZMAN-LIMCAOCO • Filipino Festivities in San Francisco
SO-PAREDES • Running To Each Other
YOUNG-SADIAN • From Work Partners to Life Partners
THE CHECKLIST FOR LUXURY LIVING • The Estate Makati sets a new standard for luxury living with its open construction and premium ambiance that makes it a true home for the future
HOT HEADED • Rising temperatures affect everything, even our crowning glories. Here are some tips to protect your hair during the summer
THE SKIN YOU WANT • AIVEE SOFTWAVE tightens skin in a safe, easy way with minimal downtime
THE ZEN OF ZENTISTRY • New York-born dental clinic ZENTISTRY opens in Manila, bringing luxury dental care to the local market
SENSORY OVERLOAD • ALESSANDRO MICHELLE has been busy, launching new lines, collaborations, and campaigns galore all in the first quarter of 2022
TALKING PIECE • An ode to the brilliance of ANN ONG
FILIPINAS TAKE FASHION WEEK • After two years of almost purely digital presentations, the Fall 2022 season returned to normal. Fashion Month staged shows from all the major houses from Paris to Milan—geared in designer looks, HEART EVANGELISTA, SOLENN HEUSSAFF, VICKY BELO, AND PINKY TOBIANO flew to the capitals to see the stunning collections in person
MOVING BODIES • According to style forecasters, BALLETCORE is the next trend. Get out your tulles and and flouncy blouses and dance the night away
BETTER WITH AGE • In February, Macallan released an 81-year-old single malt—here are other WHISKEY bottles that stood the test of time
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE • PROCLAMATION GIN keeps craft spirits high from the pearl to the Big Apple
OPEN HAIR CARE • Pandemic or no, come rain or shine, PIANDR› SALON and AZTA URBAN SALON found a way to keep moving
BLOOMING DAYS • BEGING SORIANO, YOLI AYSON, and AGILE ZAMORA throw a party for their closest friends to celebrate the joy of life
PRIDE OF PLACE • CYNTHIA and IVY ALMARIO, fondly remember an Amorsolo that their late Aunt Myrna used to proudly display in her well-appointed dining room
LIVING, BREATHING SPACES • STEPHANIE KIENLE GONZALEZ has debuted a book, which highlight the places and spaces she calls home
A SENSE OF HISTORY • LAS CASAS FILIPINAS DE ACUZAR-Quezon City brings the Bataan experience closer to home
FUTURWESCAPES • The World Expo in Dubai is a visually-stunning representation on what makes the global city great, and what could even make it better.
FIGHT FOR FLIGHT • Resilient, Successful and under 30, RYNA BRITO keeps Sunlight Air on course during turbulent times
DESIGN JOURNEY • TESSA...