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We cap off September by highlighting one of the country’s foremost fashion designers. Paul Cabral not only dressed presidents, heads of state, and the current First Lady. He also introduced a modern way to appreciate traditional Filipino fashion design, a legacy passed onto him by masters like the late Joe Salazar and his good friend and influential mentor Inno Sotto. In this article, he shares with us the challenges in today’s Philippine fashion scene and his vision for it.

Similar stories of pushing the boundaries await you in this week’s lineup:

• Asia’s Most Stylish 2023 listers dazzled the crowd at a special gathering at Greenbelt 3
• Rustan’s mounts a grand festival, Morocco Kingdom of Light, for the benefit of the country’s survivors of recent calamity
• Esteemed jeweller Erica Concepcion-Reyes tours us inside her family residence, giving us a glimpse of her keen eye for interior decorating
• Hamilton’s producer Michael Cassel shares with us why the acclaimed musical premiered its international tour in the Philippines

Cheers,
Franz Sorilla IV
Assistant Digital Editor,
Art and Culture Editor

Last September 13, Tatler Philippines celebrated its annual list with a party. The event’s co-presenter, Ayala Malls and Greenbelt, provided the event with a venue, allowing guests to gather at The Gallery in Greenbelt 5. As most will acknowledge, Greenbelt is located at the heart of our country's capital and is also the go-to when it comes to shopping and fashion. 

Here’s how the Philippine honourees of Asia’s Most Stylish 2023 enjoyed a delightful shopping party at one of the country’s top luxury malls.

Considered one of the dream destinations around the world, Morocco is a country oozing with mystery and magic. From the iconic mosque Hassan II in Casablanca, the medieval maze of wonders in the traditional souks and riads of Marrakesh, the calmness of the blue streets of Chefchaouen to the jaw-dropping expanse of the Moroccan Desert, it’s a place to die for. 

Apart from celebrating culture, in light of the recent earthquake in Morocco, Rustan’s donates five per cent of the festival’s total sales to victims.

More than crafting intricate locally made jewellery pieces, Erica Concepcion-Reyes also has a keen eye for decorating. Just like how she can easily turn a striking antique gem into a stunning wearable, she can also put together heirloom pieces with new finds from her trips abroad. The result? Beautiful vignettes in their family residence. In a conversation with Tatler, the talented artisan spills her favourite spots in the home and gives advice on how she keeps it a unique and cosy sanctuary like no other.

Every spot in Erica Concepcion-Reyes’ home has a story to tell.

The thought of mounting an international tour for the critically acclaimed musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda came into Michael Cassel’s mind after Cameron Mackintosh texted him raving about the then-off-Broadway show in 2015. Cassel, hailing from Australia, where he established a credible reputation in the live entertainment industry, flew to New York agog to discover all the fuss about Miranda’s seminal work. To say that he wasted no time to set things in motion for Hamilton’s international tour is putting his admiration for it in an understatement.

The man behind the international tours of acclaimed musicals ‘Les Misérables’, ‘The Lion King’, and more shares about the journey of ‘Hamilton’ to Manila.