Tatler Philippines proudly celebrates our country’s game-changers for several reasons. Their dedication to further honing their respective crafts not just for themselves but for fellow Filipinos only proves the spirit of bayanihan is alive and well today. The winners of the Tatler Homes Design Awards 2023 are living testaments to this fact. Not only do they push the boundaries of colour and art in their projects, but their innovative designs and ingenious architectural concepts give us more sustainable living spaces.

This week, we are reminded how our creativity, grit, and passion as people can take us to widespread recognition:

• Have a look at first-time gold medallists at the SEA Games
• Discover why Rural Rising, an agri-business social enterprise, continues to make waves on social media
• Lastly, know more about Vestido's humble beginnings and how it demonstrates circular fashion as the more sustainable alternative

Cheers,
Franz Sorilla IV
Assistant Digital Editor

Vestido has evolved beyond its humble origins as a small concept and has blossomed into a remarkable endeavor, offering numerous girls a sustainable approach to dressing up and cultivating mindfulness. It has transcended mere fashion troubleshooting or finding a particular appearance and has become a transformative force for many.

Know more about Maica Tady's insights on women, fashion sustainability, and her dreams of expanding the business.

Blocked by strict borders and unforgiving regulations due to COVID-19 lockdowns, these small-scale farmers were unable to fulfil the routes needed to sell their crops. Many had no choice but to give away their produce or even dig graves for their surplus of crops, leaving them and their families with no income. Meanwhile, impoverished families in metropolitan areas fell ill, unable to afford the surge in prices for the diminished supply of fruits and vegetables.

Discover more about how the founders of Rural Rising divulge some of the biggest hurdles they’ve had to overcome.

Indulge your beloved mother all year round with these seven opulent gifts from Rustan’s The Beauty Source, ensuring her daily pampering and celebration.

For the mum who’s always on the go, she is bound to love a nail care duo from Deborah Lippmann and the travel-sized makeup staples in the Chanel Les Beiges summer to-go collection.

If she’s a fan of alluring scents, Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540 eau de parfum and the Acca Kappa Raspberry and Tomato Leaves Diffuser are sure to win her over.

Get these and more today at any Rustan’s outlet or online at rustans.com.

Check out the rest of our curated list to find the perfect match.

It wasn’t really a challenge for interior designer and novice equestrian, Blue Carreon to write the book. In fact, he considers it one of his most outstanding achievements. “It is such a beautiful place with wide open spaces, endless beaches, beautiful homes and gardens, and lots of stables and horses,” he describes. For him, the world deserves to know the beauty that is now their home.

Know more about Blue Carreon and his equestrian life in the Hamptons.

Several talented and skilled Filipino athletes brought home the bacon after a tumultuous 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The event, also known as the Cambodia 2023, is being held around Phnom Penh, Kampot, Kep, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville. It started last May 5 and will finish on May 17, 2023. 

The Philippines has 143 medals as of writing, with 27 gold, 52 silver, and 64 bronze. Among the gold medalists are first-time winners of individual games. Here’s what you need to know about the winners who claimed the gold medals at the SEA Games for the first time. 

Know more about the first-time Filipino gold medallists at the 2023 SEA Games.