As fashion demands a higher purpose—design, production, showcase, and everything in between—we look into greater stories that resonate with us.

Now, we put the spotlight on local designers who champion sustainability, as well as share the fascinating life of vintage collectors. This issue highlights the Filipino designers who have become pillars in the international fashion scene—from #MichaelCinco, #EzraSantos, to #FurneOne—and the rising creatives of Visayas and Mindanao. Not only that, but it's also about time we talk about womanhood and sexuality, courtesy of sisters and modern feminists Isabelle and Ava Daza. 

Finally, our cover star #MaineMendoza allows us into her world of close-knit circles, the idea of motherhood, and life beyond the spotlight.