There is much to celebrate as Vogue Philippines waves goodbye to 2022 and welcomes 2023. Vogue gets up close and personal with Anne Curtis as she talks about life in the age of influence. With years in the spotlight under her belt, she continues to translate her charm, wit, and personality into new arenas. “They can see ‘the real you’ even more. It’s a stronger connection,” she says of these new platforms. The spread shot by Mark Nicdao is inspired by Erwin Blumenfeld’s 1950 cover of Jean Patchett. Also in this issue: a fantastic collaboration fit for the metaverse, a road trip with The Litas Manila, Castro Smith’s atelier, Dolly de Leon’s triumph at Cannes, party-ready beauty, and 10 images from Filipino artists that speak of celebration.