The greatest luxury in the world is being able to do what your heart sets out to do, to pursue your passions unbridled, free from constraints of obligation. Indeed you feel the richest when you are able to march to the beat of your own drum and live life on your own terms. Lifestyle Asia highlights these inspiring, powerful and relevant beacons of the Philippine Society who live life exactly how they envisioned it to be, enriching their lives, the life of others, and through their own accord the world we live in.

LIFESTYLE ASIA

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

SYJUCO-ALMORO • From Five Minutes Away to Together Forever

COJUANGCO-MIRANDA • A Natural Progression

RODRIGUEZ-DE ASIS • A Playful Proposal

THE BEST BEAUTY PRODUCTS OF 2020 • A roundup of the most effective products that are bound to change your life

SKINCARE

MAKEUP & HAIRCARE

BODY CARE & FRAGRANCE

HOLIDAY BEAUTY INDULGENCES • The holiday season is finally upon us, as the world begins to open itself again, we have the opportunity to take a step back, relax, and give ourselves the care we truly deserve

SPECTRAL VISION

THE SILVER VAULT • Pieces in RUSTAN’S JEWELRY EMPORIUM make a worthy gift

CULTIVATING CONTRASTS • CLASH DE CARTIER returns with pieces expressed in white gold

ELEGANCE AND SIMPLICITY • OMEGA Trésor welcomes three new additions to the iconic line

MY YEAR IN READING • SARA SIGUION-REYNA shares her favored reads

CARS OF INFLUENCE • Lifestyle Asia rounds up THE MOST INFLUENTIAL CARS in modern times.

A RETURN TO PRIME DINING • Dining out, with all its current risks, requires the utmost quality and service. Thankfully, WAGYU STUDIO in BGC makes it all worthwhile

BUFFET REDEFINED • SPIRAL’s return showcases the care and ingenuity that went into preserving its signature buffet experience while still upholding safety above all.

TIMELESS SPLENDOR OF SKANSEN, STOCKHOLM • Of Summer Solstices and Open Museums, of Revered Traditions and Honored Rituals, of Iconic Maypoles and Flower Crowns, of Cold Schnapps and Pickled Herrings

THE FUTURE OF BANKING • Amidst the global pandemic, digital banking apps like ING are proving that you can do more and more from the comfort and safety of your home

TAKING THE LEAD • One clear thing that we’ve seen from all the challenges this year is the importance of leaders that unite us for the common good. Many have shown that proper leadership acts as a ripple effect, a noble deed spreads and permeates to those around it leading to cooperation and collective growth. JAIME AUGUSTO ZOBEL DE AYALA and MAYOR VICO SOTTO have been symbolic of this ripple effect. Each of their actions have shifted perspectives from their respective field of work and have caused others to follow in their practice. From mitigating a national crisis to ensuring that we thrive and survive through it all, we take a closer look at these two men that have embodied the truest form of leadership

THE LIST • Lifestyle Asia honors the people of the year, men and women who have stood up in service for those who have needed it most

TO GOLDEN THE WORLD GATEWAY • Keep some Gold in your pocket and connect with the world effortlessly through this uniquely-situated luxury property that puts you first in first-class living

THE TASTE OF THINGS TO COME • On-going negotiations with an uncertain future shape the tomorrow for the Gastronomic Industry

NO BRAKES TO SUCCESS • FRANCIS “FRANKIE” ANG shares growing up watching his father build a legacy and how he plans to take the wheel and steer CATS Motors to greater heights

HOMECOMING TRIALS • With an illustrious career defined by overcoming adversities, Chef BETTINA ARGUELLES is well-qualified in taking on...