Vogue Philippines – November 2025

Summary

Vogue Philippines November 2025, "Point of View The Art Issue," features Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjaer Theilvig on the cover. Inside the studio with Sheila Hicks, Marina Cruz, Jigger Cruz, and Joshua Serafin, the issue positions art as a guiding force in turbulent times. Chloe Magno journeys through the Orient Express, and Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez makes the big leap to South Africa.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / Art

p.100 · Sewn Stories
Marina Cruz's family textiles become the subject of her paintings. Each garment in her archive carries a story of the woman who wore it. A guide on how to identify vintage Philippine textiles by stitch type.

p.118 · Dark Musings
Jigger Cruz on his practice of destroying and rebuilding canvases. His technique of layering paint then sanding it back to raw material. One collector's reaction when he damaged a "finished" work in front of them.

p.124 · Weave After Weave
Sheila Hicks on six decades of textile art. She reflects on how her practice changed when she moved from Paris to rural France. Her advice for young textile artists on pricing their first commission.

p.134 · Entering the Void
Dancer and choreographer Joshua Serafin on using the body as a site of political expression. One performance piece that was banned in two countries.

▸ InVOGUE

p.28 · Come Original
Kenneth Cobonpue and Esme Palaganas on intellectual property in Philippine design. How to file a design patent in the Philippines and the cost involved.

p.32 · Price Point
A new AI app that helps consumers compare prices across retail platforms. The app's accuracy rate in testing and the categories where it performs best.

p.34 · Now You See It, Now It's New
Up-cycling and how it forces a redefinition of "new." Three Filipino brands that work exclusively with deadstock materials.

▸ Beauty / Wellness

p.58 · Take the Plunge
Cold-water immersion and its effect on mental health. A protocol for beginners starting at 30 seconds in 15-degree water, progressing to 3 minutes over 4 weeks.

▸ Travel / Life

p.84 · Passage Through the East
Chloe Magno on the Eastern & Oriental Express. A practical breakdown of the 3-day route from Singapore to Bangkok with stopover recommendations.

p.60 · The Big Leap
Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez on relocating from Manila to South Africa. The financial and logistical steps involved in moving a design business across continents.

p.50 · Royal Flush
Louis Vuitton enters beauty. The product categories confirmed for launch and the price positioning relative to existing luxury beauty lines.

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Editor's Take

"The Art Issue" is Vogue Philippines doing what it does best: giving serious visual artists space to speak in their own voice. The Cruz-Hicks-Serafin portfolio is the strongest section. "Come Original" on Philippine IP law is genuinely useful for local designers. Weakest piece is "Royal Flush" on Louis Vuitton beauty, which reads as a brand news release rather than a critical market analysis. Victoria Kjaer Theilvig is a bold cover choice—a beauty queen as art issue cover star is a statement in itself. Best for readers invested in Southeast Asian contemporary art and textile traditions.

Strengths
• Sheila Hicks interview spans six decades of textile practice
• Philippine IP law guide with cost-of-filing specifics
• Jigger Cruz profile with honest collector-anecdote detail

Weaknesses
• Louis Vuitton beauty feature is uncritical brand news
• Cold-water immersion protocol is generic wellness content

Verdict: Recommended — A strong art issue anchored by genuine artist access and practical IP guidance for local designers.