Cover Michelle Dy, Tatler editor-in-chief Anton San Diego, Vicki Belo, Anne Curtis and Mark Bumgarner strike a pose before the Tatler Ball photo wall (Photo: Raph Hidalgo)
Michelle Dy, Tatler editor-in-chief Anton San Diego, Vicki Belo, Anne Curtis and Mark Bumgarner strike a pose before the Tatler Ball photo wall (Photo: Raph Hidalgo)
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Before entering Shangri-la the Fort Manila’s Grand Ballroom, guests first made their way to a Tatler Ball staple: the photo wall
Everyone was eager to make their mark at the Tatler Ball 2025, the country’s most anticipated social event. This year’s beneficiary was World Vision Philippines’ Bawat Batang Pinoy Malusog programme, which is aimed at supporting families in upholding their children’s nutrition and wellness, as these are integral to achieving their goals and dreams. Aside from the great company and spirited conversations in the sartorial affair, our guests and friends gravitated towards our photo walls as they arrived. Dressed in their finest bespoke tuxedos and resplendent gowns embellished with rare timepieces and jewellery, they ensured that they kept mementoes of the unforgettable evening.
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The biggest and most recognisable names in the industry took their places in front of the camera. To their backs, an intricate picture frame adorned with teal drapes and chandeliers, designed by Moss Manila Design House. This display evokes the image of a painting coming to life with them as the undisputed subject.
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As another year approaches a defining conclusion, relive the memories of Tatler Ball’s photo wall through the gallery. Find yourself, your friends and each other:
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Moments such as these are rare, and therefore, worthy of committing to memory. As our friends and guests look back on the photos they’ve taken—not just from our cameras, but their own—they are sure to relive those vivid, lasting memories.
Tatler Ball 2025 was made possible with the support of Tiffany & Co., our gold partner, Lexus, and our supporting sponsors, Belo, HSBC, Megaworld Luxe Collection and Tom Ford. We are grateful for the support of Bacchus Epicerie, Perrier-Jouët, Royal Salute, Martell XO and Shangri-la The Fort, Manila.
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Photography: Raph Hidalgo
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Tobias wants to write things that make people think, laugh, and reflect. He’s especially proud when he can sneak in a cheeky pop-culture reference or a pun in his titles and articles.
He possesses a deep love of history, resulting from years of books, games, and museum visits. It was this fascination with the human endeavour that fostered his love of writing, spanning genres, tones, and moods. He one day hopes to write a novel—he just hasn't decided on a genre yet. A certified homebody, you'll often find him on the computer he built himself, binge-watching Seinfeld or House, playing his favourite gacha game, or reading a book.
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