Bianca Bustamante is the first Filipina racing driver to sign with McLaren
Hi,
One can succeed by going beyond one's comfort zone, sticking to one’s guts, and being determined to surpass challenges. We see this in Bianca Bustamante, who, after her acclaimed stint with PREMA Racing for the Formula 4 UAE Championship and winning at the second race of F1 Academy, breaks another record as the first Filipina to join the esteemed global brand, McLaren.
Read also other stories of passion and determination:
- Gentle Monster, a global eyewear brand hailed from South Korea, opens its flagship boutique in the Philippines
- Tatler Homes Philippines editor Stephanie Zubiri releases her podcast ‘Soulful Feasts’
- Manila FAME 2023 features works from La Union, Antique, Northern Mindanao, and more
- Get a glimpse inside the world’s most unique and beautiful cafés
Cheers,
Franz Sorilla IV
Assistant Digital Editor, Art and Culture Editor
Tatler Philippines
STYLE
Gentle Monster opens its flagship boutique in the Philippines
The flagship store’s façade in Bonifacio Global City (Photo: Gentle Monster)
Global eyewear brand Gentle Monster officially opened its flagship store in the Philippines on October 17. Located at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, the retailer brings a revolutionary experience that the local market has never seen.
The store in The Fort boasts a striking, eccentric picture with “The Giant”, laid on top of a ruined architectural reinterpretation of Frederik Heyman’s three-dimensional art.
The quirky, classy eyewear we love is now in our neighbourhood!
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A series of contemporary artists lend their creative expressions as Louis Vuitton unveils its latest Artycapucines collection of bags.
From the classic Rolex 1908 Perpetual to the embellished Cartier Clash [Un]limited, the handsome Patek Phillipe Aquanaut, and many more, these timepieces deserve a spot in your watch collection.
POWER & PURPOSE
Stephanie Zubiri’s podcast is food for the soul
Tatler Homes Editor Stephanie Zubiri talks about her podcast 'Soulful Feasts' (Photo: Scott Woodward)
Whenever you find yourself growing grim about the mouth, try tuning in to Stephanie Zubiri’s Soulful Feasts podcast. Spread across 10 episodes in its initial season, the food, lifestyle, and travel journalist features thought-provoking stories, well-versed guests, and meaningful conversations that promote growth and healing.
In this interview, she tells us why her project is for everyone who wants to spark positive change.
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NaFFAA executive director Almira Astudillo Gilles talks about her part in promoting Filipino heritage.
HOMES
Designing Coffee: Inside the world’s most unique and beautiful cafés
The bright and playful Breadway Bakery in Odessa, Ukraine sits on the site of a former dental office. (Photo: Mikhail Loskutov, Designing Coffee / Gestalten)
How do you market one of the world’s most popular beverages? In a world where new coffee shops spring up every other week, and where quality coffee has become an increasingly ubiquitous commodity, it can be quite the uphill battle for indie cafés that are trying to stand out from the crowd.
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Ikea breathes new life into customer favourites following the second release of their Nytillverkad collection.
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LIFESTYLE
Here’s what’s in store for Manila FAME 2023
Learn about the three-day sourcing show’s components promoting artisanal craftsmanship from across the Philippines (Photo: Manila FAME 2023)
Filipinos know where to go for handmade artisanal crafts with exceptional skill and creativity in Manila FAME, which has been around since 1983.
The fair, which showcases houseware, furnishings, holiday decor, and fashion accessories from the Asia-Pacific region, is set to celebrate its 71st edition from October 19 to 21 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. It will feature collections from The Artisans Village and The Coconut Pavilion through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) in collaboration with the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP), and various local government units across the country.
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Ahn Hyo-Seop on being perfectly imperfect, his sources of joy, and his most challenging roles.
Direct from a run at the Sydney Opera House, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular production of Boublil & Schönberg’s Miss Saigon will come to Manila in March 2024.
Los Angeles-trained musician Anya Lagman’s compositions are products of her journey as a daughter, sister and Filipina composer.
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