“MEGA Next is all about a new chapter. It will be the beautiful marriage of its history, values, and the exciting new directions powered by our team,” shares Peewee Reyes-Isidro, Editor-in-Chief of MEGA Magazine
In any industry, having a continuous and successful run for more than three decades is a difficult milestone to achieve, especially after the world has taken a pause for a long period of time. However, MEGA has proven that it’s still proudly serving its purpose of championing fashion for the Filipino—but it doesn’t stop there. Even after 31 years of being in the world of fashion and media, catapulting up-and-coming artists and rising stars to the spotlight, and producing relatable and informative content in both its digital and print platforms, MEGA continues to show that there’s still more on the horizon. Expect that a new MEGA is coming, and it’s coming up next.
“Evolution. MEGA has always stayed true to its DNA and purpose. While this foundation remains, it also sees the need to adapt and recognize changes in both the fashion and cultural landscapes. It will continue to evolve with its readers and be a reflection of the sign of the times.”
From being just one homegrown brand that shares the latest trends in fashion and beauty, gives its readers a fresh perspective on celebrity insights, and features personalities from various fields that deserve recognition, MEGA has grown to become more than what everyone thought it once was. This is more evident now with the addition of other brands within MEGA to round off what is called the MEGAVerse. According to Isidro, “As the first homegrown fashion title in the Philippines, uplifting creatives and their achievements has always been in its DNA. This continues in the expansion brands that each serve a specific and critical audience under the MEGAVerse.”
Apart from its growth as an even bigger brand, seasoned industry experts with the likes of Kat Cruz and Agoo Azcuna-Bengzon as the Senior Fashion Director and Beauty Director, respectively, have also entered the world of MEGA. With their knowledge and expertise after having been in the industry for years, it’s only a matter of time until their impact is felt not only by the teams within MEGA, but also its readers.
“MEGA is proud to introduce its new powerhouse team consisting of well-known industry experts and editors, as well as a new generation of team members who will take the brand further in both print and digital platforms.”
This celebration is not just to introduce the new names that have recently joined the brand, but also to recognize the people who have helped MEGA remain at the forefront of fashion and beauty—its readers. And when asked why it was vital to let everyone know about the latest changes within MEGA, Isidro answered, “We are moving at a lightning pace and it is important to us that we always communicate with our core audience and the new-generation readers about our new, values-driven offerings.”
“MEGA has always been made up of diverse individuals, each one with a distinct and strong point of view. We all have our stories to tell, which will hopefully continue to resonate with our audience.”
With the ever-growing team and journey of MEGA, Isidro shared not only her excitement, but also her confidence for what lies ahead as the brand continues to serve its purpose and touch its readers’ lives with genuine inspiration—and she’s not mistaken in feeling this way. Besides, according to Sari V. Yap herself, the founder and mastermind behind the brand, “If you want to see the history of culture and fashion, and whatever is relevant, look [through] the pages of MEGA.”
Photography DOOKIE DUCAY
Special thanks to CHRIS NICK, MARK BUMGARNER, and GERY PEÑASO
