Tabla de contenidos para June 2021 en MEGA

June is a special month in MEGA because we go to back to our purpose. MEGA’s DNA has always included supporting Filipino designers and we extend this foundation not only to other creatives, but also to people or groups from other industries who put Filipino talent to the fore. In the past, we’ve culminated this celebration by throwing a ball every June 12—a fete known as the Pinoy Pride ball, which became the New PH ball. Realizing that we can still do more, we eventually launched the #NewPH initiative, a campaign where we invite everyone to post their photos in social media and share their pledges every Independence Day. While obviously this year is quite different, we decided it was only apt to carry on with the tradition. The New…

www.forkeepsthelabel.com for keeps When it comes to basics, For Keeps prides itself in pieces that fit well, are durable and versatile enough to pair with your statement pieces. “I have had a lot of I don’t know what to wear days and I would always find myself choosing basic tees or tanks. But with a lot of brands selling out there most of them still don’t fit well, that’s why I started a brand with basic pieces that are made to last,” shares Renice Uy the brand’s founder. With both form and function as the brand’s main focus, their chic and easy loungewear pieces are comfortable and fit seamlessly—two things you need when you’ve got your hands full at the airport. Must-haves include For Keeps’ half-zip pullovers and sweat shorts.…

A child’s development is crucial especially at the early stages. Nature, as well as nurture, combine to shape the future of a young mind. That is why basic education lays out different subjects and from there the child chooses which one ignites their spirit the most. For Kyra Buenviaje, arts and crafts were her main catalyst in entering the world of fashion. “Me and my siblings did a lot of arts and crafts and I drew a lot. I really couldn’t stop sketching! I would fill page after page of sketchbooks, doodle dresses in class, sketch on any piece of paper I could,” she shares. These sketches soon evolved into dressing up her favorite Barbie dolls that she even had a revolving closet for the dolls. She used to scour…

1 lip treat INTERNATIONAL: “From the fruity Chapsticks we used in middle school to the tubes that roll around at the bottom of our handbags, lip balms have always provided fuss-free comfort for the lips. One that remains to be loved by many is KIEHL’s Lip Balm #1 (P550), a light balm that nourishes and soothes dry lips. It’s not overly greasy and neither does it feel heavy on the lips. It’s been a cult favorite because of one reason: it works.” LOCAL: “VMV HYPOALLERGENICS’ Armada Moisturising Protective Lip Balm (P990) is proudly made in the Philippines. It’s been around for some time and is often billed as a favorite among beauty addicts both locally and abroad. It provides powerful protection from the weather and other pollutants with SPF of…

Creative direction JANN PASCUA. Beauty direction TRINA EPILEPSIA BOUTAIN. Fashion direction JEB FRONDA. Makeup PONG NIU. Hair JAN EDROSOLAN. Styling BANG PINEDA assisted by HARLEY GRAJO. Production design JUSTINE ARCEGA BUMANLAG. Photography assistant FERDINAND ANCAJAS. Shot on location SHUTTER SPACE. Special thanks to DORIS JIMENEZ In the Philippines, the name Vicki Belo has been synonymous with not just beauty, but its pursuit. Decades of gargantuan billboards along EDSA and countless celebrities ending live appearances with “Thank you, Dr. Vicki Belo” (a practice pioneered by Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez) cemented her status as the top-of-mind dermatologist in the country. One of Belo’s most memorable advert lines, “Only Belo touches my skin,” is one that remains aspirational more than a decade after its launch. It may have been Belo’s lawyer father who…

With little more than two weeks to prepare for the shoot, the MEGA team had its work cut out for them. The idea was to shoot Dr. Vicki Belo, a revolutionary beauty pioneer, in a museum filled with marble busts, an homage to the great goddesses to whom cities were erected for, and the artists who reached for the heavens to create their likeness, whether through stone, clay, paint or song. It wasn’t an easy task, especially with the pandemic, but like all things, it just… magically happened by the sheer force of will by the collective, including Dr. Belo herself, who is no stranger to willing things into fruition. We’ve worked with Dr. Vicki Belo countlessly before. As an interview subject, she’s colorful, articulate, intelligent, endlessly interesting and full…

Hard work, sacrifices—they all look good only when you’ve got a happy little ending to tie them all up. All that flailing about, doubting, anxiety and fear that makes up most of our life when we re chasing dreams seem, in hindsight, not so bad. Or does it? You see, life is funny. It keeps on going, whether we’re on the wheel or not. And very often too, many dreams are dashed. Sometimes, all that hard work, the exhaustion, the insipidity of the people who cannot understand your vision, well, it may also lead to nowhere. And all our efforts are laid to waste. Or do they? Life, it keeps on going. And we keep going. Like this year’s batch of #NewPH, they keep going even when the flashbulbs aren’t…

Traveling all over the world, attending photo shoots, and getting to personally handle celebrities and more is only one side of the coin when it comes to being a professional makeup artist. Unknown to many, beneath all the glitter and shades of lipstick, reveals an artist who holds the responsibility to match the look to the identity of each client they handle. May it be a brand or celebrity, a makeup artist who does this well and embodies the talent of understanding the face is Jelly Eugenio. Famous for Nadine Lustre’s “drunk blush” and Catriona Gray’s Miss Universe-worthy brows that trended all over the beauty community, his name now carries prestige within the industry. As any true artist, he’s someone who appreciates quality control and prioritizes adding his signature touch…

Who are we? What have we become? This month, we give the power to the people who take pride in their roots. Each of the individuals that we’ve honored in the pages of the June issue are all trailblazers in their respective fields. But despite the challenges, they never forget where they come from, putting the spotlight on their homeland every chance that they can get. With this issue, we honor the excellence of Filipino talent in the terrain of fashion and style, a landscape that continues to thrive and survive despite the pandemic. And if anyone dares to question our existence, we unapologetically say: this is who we truly are.…

Sisters have a bond unique to every other relationship a woman keeps. A relationship built at the early stages of life, or even later with our chosen families, sisterhoods are lifetime bonds one can lean on during the best and worst parts of life. This is especially true to sisters, Michelle and Yan Calupitan. Michelle is the older sister, who Yan would always look up to her in every aspect of life. Yan meanwhile, is Michelle’s permanent confidant. “We have always been the kind of sisters who cherished each other. We only have a four-year gap and grew up in a big and close knit family. We were always so close to each other and there was never a time that we were separated for a long period of time.…

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The current situation has certainly pushed many people to think outside the box and to pursue dreams, even the crazy ones. Like, look at all the new small businesses that have sprouted. From , crystals sage, yoga mats, kettle bells, facial oils, and so many online classes. The pandemic wasn’t easy on the old school beauty industry, but a new face has emerged: it’s global, it’s local, it’s more conscious, made in small batches, and run by people who seem to genuinely care about your well-being. Yes, we’re all wearing a little less makeup these days, maybe even doing less treatments, but we are certainly being more health conscious: look at the proliferation of your friends who are…

Building an empire takes a lot of the proverbial blood, sweat and tears. But the most important and often the hardest task one faces is actually taking the first step. The constant building will drain every aspect of your life from the time you spend on it to the physical and the mental, but as it is with true-born leaders, giving up is never part of their lexicon. Truly passionate people would always have a fire inside them, however small it may be. In this issue we honor these pioneers, their spirit and their courage to take that first step. When it comes to women industry leaders Dr. Victoria Belo is our top of mind, so who else could lead our issue than a woman who singlehandedly started a beauty…

FASHION ALDO, Greenbelt 3, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Powerplant Mall, SM Aura, SM Megamall; BALENCIAGA, Greenbelt 5; BERSHKA, Glorietta 2, SM Megamall; BURBERRY, Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Makati; BVLGARI, Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza Mall; CAROLINA HERRERA, Greenbelt 5; CHARLES & KEITH, SM Megamall, Power Plant Mall; FOREVER21, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura, SM Makati, SM Megamall; GIVENCHY, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Greenbelt 4; GUCCI, Greenbelt 4, Shangri-La Plaza Mall; H&M, SM Southmall, SM Makati, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Uptown Mall; HOMME ET FEMME, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, 8 Rockwell; LOUIS VUITTON, Greenbelt 4, Solaire Resort and Casino; PRADA, Greenbelt 4, Solaire Resort and Casino; UNIVERS, East Tower One Rockwell, Powerplant Mall, White Plains; ZARA, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, SM Megamall DESIGNER CHRIS NICK, web <www.chris-nick.com>;…