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MS\EDITOR’S LETTER
a fashion
FEAST
W elcome to our thickest issue of the year—our shoes for those
Fashion issue! who see the
We scored a coup with Giorgio Armani true beauty and
in our cover. In early March of this year, I importance of
broached an idea to Malu Francisco of SSI: the practice.
we wanted to put Mr. Armani in our cover. Final stop:
Then the wheels started turning—from the Philippines,
Manila to HK to Milan, we worked out a schedule for the article, finally getting of course! We
invited to the Armani event in Beijing. We were the only local publication have several
that was invited to Armani’s “One Night Only” fashion show in Beijing. Read f e a t u r e s
Aurelio Icasiano’s illuminating article and interview with the man behind the attributed
fashion empire that started humbly, reached heights unimaginable, and hasn’t to the local
stopped yet…with the next question to be answered is that of succession. fashion front,
As Aurelio Icasiano writes: from stellar
“At the finale of his show in Beijing, Armani stands at the center in a black, designers and
crisp suit that is as regal as it is uncomplicated. The man says nothing, raises his their young
hands to the crowd and takes a bow, smiling. At 78, with silver hair combed muses who keep
neatly in place, back unbent, and a physique that would put most younger men their ideas fresh
to shame, Armani is majestic. It is difficult to imagine him otherwise. Not and fearless to
tonight, when he lays claim to an honor he now shares with Genghis Khan youngsters who
himself. Not when he has just conquered Beijing.” will take over
I couldn’t have said it better myself. the fashion
As I said earlier, I was invited to the Armani event in Beijing and two world one day—
other events, also in China, in a span of three months. China seemed to be the whether it be
center of the universe for the fashion world this summer. I was invited to three through design,
major fashion events from May to July: the Hugo Boss fashion show in Beijing literature,
in May, the Giorgio Armani fashion show (“One Night Only”) in Beijing in technology, or
June, and finally the opening of the Louis Vuitton Maison in Shanghai, which styling. Our In
coincided with its Paris-Shanghai Express fashion show. With each of the Depth section
brands celebrating an anniversary of their presence in China, they pulled out all takes a look
the stops in mounting impressive shows for the press and their Chinese clients. at Filipino
Do check my story out within the pages of this month’s issue, and marvel at the designers
grandiose productions put together by these leading luxury brands for probably making it big
their most lucrative Asian market. in the Middle East—particularly Dubai—through a conversation with patron
From China, we move to New York, where Metro Society again was granted Tessa Prieto-Valdes. Our Passages section also speaks of fashion, shining the
an exclusive by the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Institute for Schiaparelli spotlight on the country’s oldest fashion atelier: the House of R.T. Paras. Our
and Prada: Impossible Conversations. Our correspondent Maybelline Te was Arts and Culture section features Chilean painter Claudio Bravo who will be
witness to this exchange of fashion ideas, headed by Amazon’s Founder and honored in an exhibit by the Lopez Foundation and the Chilean Embassy this
CEO Jeff Bezos, with an impressive cast of characters to back him up in his first month at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila. Metro Society was the first
year of hosting the Costume Institute Gala Benefit last May: Carey Mulligan, to feature this famous artist six years ago when we photographed several of the
Miuccia Prada, and Anna Wintour as co-chairs; film director, screenwriter, portraits he painted of Manila’s creme de la creme in 1967.
and producer Baz Luhrmann as creative consultant; Catherine Martin and As an added tribute to our gargantuan cover story subject, we come full
Nathan Crowley as production designers; Guido Palau as mannequin and circle and again pay tribute to Mr. Armani. We created a wonderful fashion
mask designer. What ensued was a magical convo—brought to life with photos, spread featuring Emporio Armani’s Fall/Winter Collection 2013 which SSI
iconic pieces and video presentations—between two fashion greats, thanks to specially flew in for Metro Society.
Miguel Covarrubias’s satirical Impossible Interviews of Schiaparelli for Vanity We take pride in this—our meatiest issue yet. We had a wonderful time
Fair in the 1930s intertwined with Prada’s more present responses. putting it together, and we do hope enjoy it!.
From New York we head to Italy where Metro Society gets a exclusive
preview of Tod’s new book Italian Portraits. Through a series of portraits of
elegant Italian men, Tod’s celebrates the ability of combining good taste and
ethics, modernity and tradition, beauty and competence.
We now land in Paris where we take a peak at Louis Vuitton’s made-to-order
(MTO) shoes. As mass production has taken over many aspects of consumerism,
the art of custom- and tailor-made shoes took a back seat. However, luxury
brand Louis Vuitton wisely kept the art intact, and now offers made-to-order
Photo above taken at the Great Wall in China.
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Contributors
AURELIO ICASIANO
From writing and editing for print and online media to television production, brand
development consultation, and amateur occult research, Aurelio has always been a jack-of-odd-
trades. Profiles and narratives remain his foremost interests, however, and this issue sees him
commit Giorgio Armani’s story to print.
JULIAN BROAd
Long established in the U.K. editorial market, Julian has, in recent years, built upon his
reputation within the U.S. Shooting for the likes of W, Details, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Teen
Vogue, Travel and Leisure, D Magazine and GQ has allowed him to produce stunning
portraits of many international celebrities working today.
Julian photographed Mr. Armani for our cover.
MARICRIS ENCARNACION
Maricris travels frequently to Vietnam, a witness to its astounding progress
through the years. She is captivated by Central Vietnam’s charm, its history
and culture, its Indochine feel. And of course, there’s the food.
MAYBELLINE TE
The writer went ape and bananas (in reference to Prada’s Spring 2011
collection) over the “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations
“exhibit. These memorable snippets from the convo hit close to home. She
relates to Schiaparelli’s maxim: “Finding beauty in my own way when
it comes to her life and work, creating furniture and interiors. Prada’s
humbling statement makes for a lovely reminder as well, I think you have
to do your job and who cares about the title? “
(in photo) By my pink and black Prada Flame mules (a fitting tribute)
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CONTENTS
IN EVERY ISSUE
12 STAFF BOX
14 EDITOR’S LETTER
16 CONTRIBUTORS
258 FINAL SAY
22 ACCESS
30 AT THE LOUVRE
32 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
34 A COMIC OPERA
ULTIMATE REWARDS
36 ASIAN STREET FOOD
38 A SOUTHERN TREAT
40 EMPOWERING LIVES
42 TOUCH OF SPAIN
44 BEAUTY WONDERLAND
46 DOORWAY TO DECISION
48 FOR DADS
50 PARTY WITH ROYALTY
53 SPLURGE
54 THE GOODS
55 STYLELITIST
58 NOBLEMAN: Edric Mendoza
60 BACHELOR- ON- THE- LOOSE:
Michael Concepcion
62 CURBSIDE
64 TOP OF THE HEAP
66 THE BODY
68 STYLE PHYSICS
70 MEN’S FASHION:
Emporio Armani’s Fall/Winter Collection 2012
83 PRESTIGE
84 HEALTH
86 VERSUS:
Maureen Disini and Mich Araullo
90 WINE AND FOOD
94 METRO SOCIETY DINING
David's
98 ENTERTAINING WITH FLAIR
102 FURNITURE AND DESIGN:
Georgetti
104 HOME
112 DESTINATIONS
121 INDULGE
122 NEW BEAUTY
124
Annaliza Diuco-Soriano
124 SHOPPING
Ablaze
126 SPA BONDING
Mogambo Spa at Plantation Bay
Photo above taken in China during the ‘One Night Only’ event. 128 OBJECTS OF DESIRE
Cover photo by Julian Broad
130 WOMEN’S FASHION
Emporio Armani’s Fall/Winter Collection 2012
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CONTENTS
143 PINNACLE
144 COVER : The Brave Tailor of Milan
From humble origins, Giorgio Armani has developed a
lifestyle empire that spans the continents, but the question
of succession is one that remains unanswered
159 THREE NIGHTS IN CHINA
International fashion houses Hugo Boss, Giorgio
Armani, and Louis Vuitton make China the
dazzling center of the fashion universe

160 BOSS IN BEIJING
Hugo Boss holds a dazzling show in Beijing
166 A NIGHT OF ARMANI
Giorgio Armani celebrates more than a decade
in Beijing with an exclusive event
172 LUXURY EXPRESS
Louis Vuitton celebrates its storied journeys
180 FROM THE MOUTHS OF THE GREATS
A unique exhibit gives us a glimpse into the
minds of two giants of the fashion industry
196 THE MANY FACES OF ELEGANCE
160 Tod’s unveils a collection of portraits defining Italian style
204 STEPPING INTO STYLE
Louis Vuitton elevates its luxury shopping experience to new
104 heights with the introduction of its made-to-order shoe service
208 MASTER AND THE MUSE
It’s give and take—to inspire and be inspired in turn. Six
accomplished fashion designers dress up their modern muses
216 ON THE VERGE
These youngsters, well versed in the world’s stylish
ways, are breaking new grounds in fashion
and design on the street and on the web
230 CEO PROFILE
Century Properties’ Jigger Antonio
232 ARTS & CULTURE
For a brief spell, the most eminent figures in Philippine
society were painted by renowned artist Claudio Bravo
240 PASSAGES
The House of R.T. Paras
246 IN DEPTH
Tessa Prieto-Valdes champions the creativity
and boldness of Filipino fashion designers
who have made a splash in Dubai
252 CHARITY
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