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

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.

Read more about these influential Filipina women

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.

Here are some menswear labels worth a follow

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.

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.