Stirring narratives. Shifting perspectives.
"Problem-solving, world-reflecting, and conversation-starting." If there's any one way to describe Leeroy New's work, it would still bring together several words to encapsulate; same as how the artist's creations merge the limitations and freedoms of more than one practice at a time across his eccentric portfolio. The one thing that wraps them all together? A persistent push towards action.
People often make the mistake to label this young actor as "just another pretty face," but his latest ventures prove otherwise. In a year of so much uncertainty for us all, he has impressively forged his own path with nothing but hard work and focus on his back, and a talent for getting what he wants (and works hard for).
Contrasting the intricacies and ornate beauty of his couture collection and the rough, rowdy toughness of a male-dominated milieu of a boxing ring, Dubai-based Filipino master designer Michael Cinco brings us this visual narrative both as designer and creative director in collaboration with international photographer Hussain Jian.
Filipino master couturier Michael Cinco wears creative director, grooming artist, and stylist's hat in a menswear fashion editorial in Dubai, all decked in his M5 Menswear collection.
Some people grow up to dream of one day making a living out of interpreting numbers, painting words, running industry-shaking businesses, or living a simple life of serenity away from the city's bustling noise. For Filipino-American singer-songwriter-producer Yeek, the dream was to tell stories tied to his personal truths. Now, in a time of so much uncertainty, there's at least one thing that's for sure: this dreamer's wild fantasies have just gotten even closer to reality.
Standing tall as one of the most recognizable young names in the entertainment industry, close to eleven years after his thrust to public consciousness, James Reid remains an indomitable force. This year, the actor, singer-songwriter, and Careless Music main man, behind some of the Philippines' most culturally-relevant projects has picked up a few tricks of his own on making the most out of time, and conquering its inevitable passing.
This season of love, two runway and print modeling favorites, John Spainhour and Aya Abesamis, come together to bring their real-life chemistry sizzle right in front of the lens of Rank Magazine collaborator, Rxandy Capinpin.
In this edition of Rank Exhibit, we give focus on two young men, Jae Miranda and Adrian Cotoco, charming and slowly making waves in social media amid the uncertainty of these trying times.
