Vogue Philippines unveils maiden issue featuring Filipino-American model Chloe Magno

Vogue has arrived in the Philippines!

For its maiden issue, Vogue Philippines features Chloe Magno, a Filipino-American model hailing from Davao.

The debut issue, which highlights Filipino talent and beauty's diversity, marks the arrival of Vogue Philippines in print and on its digital and social platforms. The cover was shot by Sharif Hamza, a British-born half-Filipino, half-Egyptian photographer.

The 36-page cover feature travels the length of the Philippines, with Chloe floating in the lagoons of Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte, and conquering the marble boulders at Tinipak River, Rizal, among others.

 

 

 

 

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"Through the content in Vogue Philippines and its platforms, we hope to showcase the Philippine fashion identity, by connecting us to the global community. Vogue remains the most powerful platform for fashion's emerging talents and diverse perspectives," said Vogue Philippines editor-in-chief Bea Valdes in a press release.

Other notable fashion stories in the issue include a futuristic take on the terno and the traditional silhouette symbolic of Philippine national dress as interpreted by contemporary and cutting-edge Filipino designers.

The first issue also features the next wave of emerging talent pushing the boundaries of fashion and an accessories story that celebrates the history of craft and artisanship inherent in the country's latest must-haves baubles and bags.

"The maiden issue explores the concept of identity—what it is to be fashioned and shaped by our environment, our landscapes, and by the people we cherish," Valdes said.

Vogue Philippines' first issue will be available in newsstands and online starting Wednesday, August 31.

—MGP, GMA News