We take a look back at 15 glorious years of arresting and unforgettable images, of famous faces from high society to celebrity to politics. Want to know the good news? The best is yet to come.
Jo Ramos, Jackie Ejercito-Lopez, Luli Arroyo-Bernas, and Imee Marcos—photographed by Jun de Leon, September 2001
It all started with the photo on your right—first daughters Imee Marcos, Jackie Ejercito-Lopez, Luli Arroyo-Bernas, and the late Jo Ramos. Getting these ladies with different political persuasions together was a huge challenge, as one could imagine. A year later, on our first anniversary, we had then President Gloria Arroyo with her Cabinet members in a Men-in-Black pose, which landed on the cover of the widely-read broadsheet, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and captured the attention of the whole world. We fast forward to today. the magazine has evolved into the ultimate luxury, society, and lifestyle magazine in the country. Much has changed over the years, like digital technology transforming the publishing landscape; but no matter what, the magazine’s commitment and standards have never and will never waver. The succeeding pages showcase some of the best visuals the magazine has produced. They are images that are etched in our minds and remind us of captured moments; of once-in-a-lifetime events; of beauty, refinement, and elegance—all defined by a spirit of excellence that is the DNA of this magazine.
Tim Yap, Sam Milby, Bianca Gonzalez Intal, Kim Atienza, KC Concepcion, Angel Locsin, and Anne Curtis—photographed by Mark Nicdao, September 2012
Cayetano Rivera, Isabel Preysler, Tamara Falco— photographed by Mario Sierra, March 2013
Claudia Bermudez—photographed by Mark Nicdao, March 2011
Nacho Figueras—photographed by Sara Black, April 2011
Paloma Urquijo Zobel and Bea Zobel—photographed by Tim Griffiths, February 2009
Valeria Cavestany—photographed by Wawi Navarroza, May 2011
Bianca Araneta—photographed by Darren Tieste, April 2008
Bea Valdes—photographed by Mark Nicdao, March 2015
Bianca Zobel Warns and Marga Valdes-Trinidad— photographed by Sara Black, January 2012
Photographed by Raymund Isaac, March 2006
Ben Chan—photographed by Mark Nicdao, September 2012
Nicole Kidman—photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, November 2015
Vicky Zubiri—photographed by Raymund Isaac, June 2014
Mai Mai Cojuangco— photographed by Frank Hoefsmit, November 2010
Minnie Osmeña—photographed by Wig Tysmans, June 2003
Best Dressed Ladies—photographed by Wig Tysmans, August 2004
Cristina, Paola, and Marina Soriano—photographed by Frank Hoefsmit, October 2011
Vicki Belo—photographed by Nigel Barker, July 2015
Best Dressed Ladies—photographed by Wig Tysmans, October 2005
Margarita Forés—photographed by Mark Nicdao, January 2006
Baby Fores—photographed by Jun de Leon, June 2014
Sharon Cuneta—photographed by Jun de Leon, December 2006
Mandy de la Rama-Santos— photographed by Wig Tysmans, July 2008
James and Louise Ferragamo—photographed by Frank Hoefsmit, October 2010
Bobby Dekeyser—photographed by Mau Mauricio, February 2014
Tory Burch—photographed by Nigel Barker, October 2009
Federico, Massimo, Virginia, and Elisa Gera—photographed by Frank Hoefsmit, October 2010
Mariana Zobel, Lizzie Eder Zobel, Sofia Zobel-Elizalde, Kit Zobel— photographed by Xander Angeles, October 2004