Greetings! 

We’re on our last leg of November 2023, and by now you’ve probably heard all the buzz on Tatler Ball. It is, after all, one of the most-awaited society events of the year. In attendance at Shangri-La the Fort were plenty of our esteemed friends, including those on this year’s Asia’s Most Influential List. 

Held before the launch, the Tatler Ball pre-empted the release of our annual List of tastemakers, luminaries, changemakers, and leaders. And what better way to enter the last month of year with an impactful homage to some of the Philippines’ best and brightest? Launched across all Tatler Asia regions, we’ve put together a List of people who you’ve no doubt heard of this year—they’re the ones who’ve made the news, and shape the news. 

Read up on all the wonderful things they’ve accomplished that have no doubt brought pride—and a whole lot of excitement—to the Philippines and around the region. 

Here are other stories we’d like to share with you:

• Mark Bumgarner shares the story behind the gown that won the hearts of the Filipino people
• The Philippine Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale bids farewell with a roundtable discussion addressing global environmental challenges
• Understanding the design concepts behind these 4 famous museums in New York City
• Galerie Hans Brumann opens in Makati with an inaugural exhibition featuring Impy Pilapil and Jörg Stähli

Join us and our friends across Asia—from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand—in celebrating some truly amazing people. 

Until the next one,
Ryanne Co
Gen.T & Lists Editor, Tatler Philippines

Miss Universe Philippines, Michelle Marquez Dee raised the Filipino flag at El Salvador last November 19 (18 to the rest of the world) for the greatest celebration of women every year—the Miss Universe pageant. Dee strutted to the Top 10, ultimately wowing the masses when she revealed her custom-made Mark Bumgarner piece during the evening gown competition.

The renowned fashion designer shares with Tatler the story behind the gown that won the hearts of the Filipino people.

The Philippine Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, the Philippine Pavilion gathers experts and scholars for a roundtable session on “The Estuary in Southeast Asia: Reflections on Ecological and Social History” on November 25. 

The Philippine Pavilion bids farewell from the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.

Known for its vibrant art scene and being a city filled with personality, New York City is certainly a concrete jungle where dreams are made. Home to Broadway and the iconic Statue of Liberty, a symbol of the American Dream, this bright city is also home to many iconic art museums that have stood the test of time.

Delve into the architectural details of New York City’s most iconic museums, where history and art converge.

There’s a new art gallery in town! Galerie Hans Brumann opens its doors from November 11 to December 30, featuring paintings and sculptures of Impy Pilapil, Jörg Stähli, and its owner and founder Hans Brumann.

In its inaugural exhibition, Galerie Hans Brumann showcases works from Impy Pilapil, Jörg Stähli, and the owner himself.