Harper’s BAZAAR Is Coming to the Philippines

Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines will launch in November 2027 through a partnership between Hearst Magazines International and AGC Power Holdings Corp.
The new edition will spotlight haute couture, art, craftsmanship, luxury, and Filipino creative talent, with an international outlook and local point of view.
The title will span print, digital, social, video and live experiences, with details on its editorial leadership, inaugural issue, and launch activities to come.

BAZAAR, meet Manila

The Philippines is getting a new address in fashionFashionThe art and industry of designing, producing, and styling clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty trends. It reflects cultural influences, personal expression, and evolving styles across seasons and markets.Go to Fashion Glossary. Hearst Magazines International and AGC Power Holdings Corp. have announced the launch of Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines, set to debut in November 2027, bringing the nearly 160-year-old title into one of Asia’s dynamic creative markets.

Filipino creativity has long traveled beyond the country’s borders, from fashionFashionThe art and industry of designing, producing, and styling clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty trends. It reflects cultural influences, personal expression, and evolving styles across seasons and markets.Go to Fashion Glossary and photography to art, entertainment, and design. Now, one of the world’s most established fashion names is setting up shop to tell those stories from here.

Since its founding, Harper’s BAZAAR has evolved alongside fashionFashionThe art and industry of designing, producing, and styling clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty trends. It reflects cultural influences, personal expression, and evolving styles across seasons and markets.Go to Fashion Glossary itself, chronicling everything from haute couture and beauty to photography, art, and the cultural forces behind the clothes. Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines will build on that legacy with a Filipino point of view and an international outlook.

The edition will place particular emphasis on art, haute couture, craftsmanship, and luxury, spotlighting the designers, artists, image-makers, cultural figures, and creative visionaries shaping the dialogue between the Philippines, Asia, and the wider world.

It is a positioning that puts fashion at the center without stopping there. After all, the most interesting part of fashion has rarely been the clothes alone.

“Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines is an important addition to our growing portfolio because it brings a distinct voice and perspective to the fashion market we serve. It will complement our existing titles while establishing its own space at the upper echelon of fashion, where haute couture, art, craftsmanship, culture, and luxury converge.”

Archie G. Carrasco, Chairman and CEO of AGC Power Holdings Corp.

A Filipino point of view

The launch arrives as Filipino creative talent continues to make its presence felt internationally. The new edition will provide a platform for both established names and emerging voices, connecting local talent with the larger cultural conversations happening across Asia and beyond.

This perspective will extend across print, digital, social media, video, and live experiences, creating a multi-platform BAZAAR that mirrors how audiences actually encounter fashion now. The ambition is to make the Philippine edition its own editorial world.

For AGC Power Holdings Corp., the launch also expands its portfolio across fashionFashionThe art and industry of designing, producing, and styling clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty trends. It reflects cultural influences, personal expression, and evolving styles across seasons and markets.Go to Fashion Glossary, beauty, luxury, culture, music, business, and lifestyle, adding another global media partnership to its growing ecosystem.

A global name, a local chapter

For Hearst Magazines International, meanwhile, the Philippine edition represents another chapter in BAZAAR’s international expansion. The brand currently has 34 editions around the world, with Hearst Magazines International spanning more than 45 licensing partners across 49 countries.

“For nearly 160 years, Harper’s BAZAAR has remained truly fashionable by immersing its global audience in the culture and ideas of the moment.”

Kim St. Clair Bodden, Senior Vice President/Editorial & Brand Director, Hearst Magazines International

“It’s exciting to have Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines expand BAZAAR’s heritage, showcasing the work of emerging designers, photographers and storytellers, while capturing the forces and voices shaping Filipino culture today.”

The details are still being kept under wraps. Editorial leadership, the inaugural issue, and launch activities will be announced in the coming months, leaving plenty of room for speculation about who will make the first cover, which Filipino creatives will define the opening issue, and what BAZAAR Philippines will look like when it finally hits the page.

For now, the date is set: November 2027.

And if the Philippines’ global creative scene is any indication, Harper’s BAZAAR will have no shortage of things to talk about.

Visit harpersbazaar.ph for updates and follow @HarpersBazaarPH on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines launch?

Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines is set to launch in November 2027. Further details about the inaugural issue and launch activities will be announced in the coming months.

Who is launching Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines?

Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines is being launched through a partnership between Hearst Magazines International and AGC Power Holdings Corp. The edition will join AGC PHC’s growing portfolio of media brands.

What will Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines cover?

The magazine will focus on fashion, haute couture, art, craftsmanship, luxury, and culture, while highlighting Filipino designers, artists, photographers, and other creative voices.

Will Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines be available digitally?

Yes. The Philippine edition will span print, digital, social media, video, and live experiences, offering coverage across multiple platforms.

Where can I get updates about Harper’s BAZAAR Philippines?

Updates will be available at harpersbazaar.ph and through @HarpersBazaarPH on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Further information about the editorial leadership and inaugural issue will be announced ahead of the 2027 launch.

Dayne Aduna

Associate Editor

Dayne Aduna is an Associate Editor at VMAN Southeast Asia, specializing in fashion, grooming, film, television, and contemporary pop culture. With a strong editorial focus on menswear, his work explores how style intersects with shifting cultural movements across Southeast Asia and beyond.

His expertise spans fashion journalism, celebrity profiling, grooming and skincare trends, fragrance, runway reporting, and cultural commentary, with a particular eye for emerging creatives and youth-driven style.

Dayne has written extensively on fashion houses, seasonal trends, designer collections, and the evolving image of the modern Southeast Asian man, bringing both editorial depth and cultural relevance to his coverage.

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