This August, MEGA Magazine recognizes Filipino brands and designers that have staked their claim in the country's fashion scene. Read about the revolutionaries who redefined traditional Filipino garments, internationally-acclaimed homegrown brands, and more in this month's issue. At the link in our bio, #MajaSalvador dons vintage looks from the archives of National Artist #SalvacionLimHiggins and shares what it means to elevate local talent. Download MEGA's e-magazine via Magzter, Readly, Zinio, and Press Reader. Text BAM ABELLON Photography SEVEN BARRETTO Creative Direction MARC YELLOW Fashion Direction and Styling RYUJI SHIOMITSU assisted by ALDRIN RAMOS and GEE JOCSON Beauty Direction MIA CASTRO Makeup DENISE GO OCHOA Hair JAY WEE Nails EXTRAORDINAIL & PAINT N’ STYLE Videography KIERAN PUNAY Shoot coordination KZ FRANCISCO and MJ ALMERO Backless evening gown in georgette created in 1967, hand-beaded with translucent crystals and pearls by SALVACION LIM HIGGINS Shot on location LAS CASAS QUEZON CITY Special thanks to SLIM’S FASHION AND ARTS SCHOOL DIRECTOR MARK HIGGINS, CLEMENTINA RABE and LUCILA PACANZA of SLIM’S ARCHIVE/ RESTORATION STAFF, assisted by HANNAH ADRIAS & GLYNN ALLEY MAGTIBAY JANE ANDRES OF LAS CASAS QUEZON CITY, VERONICA of EXTRAORDINAIL All jewelry by BVLGARI