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Moments From The VMAN Southeast Asia Thanksgiving Dinner with Stephen Gan

The Editor-in-Chief of V Magazine and VMAN met with the VMAN Southeast Asia team over an exquisite five-course dinner in Manila

December 26, 2024
VMAN SEA Thanksgiving Dinner with Stephen Gan
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A night of Southeast Asian excellence

In a landmark moment for Southeast Asia’s fashion landscape, VMAN Southeast Asia hosted Stephen Gan, the esteemed Editor-in-Chief of V Magazine and VMAN, as well as the Creative Director of ELLE US, at an exclusive Thanksgiving dinner at La Cabrera in EDSA Shangri-La, Manila.

Following the recent launch of VMAN Southeast Asia’s inaugural Killer Fashion Issue on November 15, 2024 and the release of their latest digital covers for The Vietnam New Wave issue on December 15, the intimate gathering celebrated Southeast Asian creativity and its influence on the global fashion industry.

The evening featured a stellar guest list that brought together a diverse array of international talents from across Asia and beyond.

Distinguished Guests of VMAN SEA's Thanksgiving Dinner
FROM LEFT: Oliver Moeller, Emilio Daez, Eugene Reggio, Gil Cuerva, Luciano Spoltore, Derrick Monasterio, Evaristo Pereyra, Kensuke Adachi, Onie de Guzman, Aidan Palis, Ralph de Leon, Michael Sager, and Luis Hontiveros

Among the distinguished attendees were Filipino actors Michael Sager, Luis Hontiveros, Derrick Monasterio, Emilio Daez, Gil Cuerva and Ralph de Leon, alongside Filipino-German influencer, model, and lawyer Oliver Moeller.

Representing the modeling scene were Filipino model Onie de Guzman, Filipino-American model Aidan Palis, Japanese model Kensuke Adachi, Korean-British model Eugene Reggio, and Argentinian models Luciano Spoltore and Evaristo Pereyra. Rounding out the guest list were esteemed advertisers from Mastercard, Lucerne, UNIVERS, and BENCH/. 

Executives from VMAN Southeast Asia were also present at the thanksgiving dinner: Archie G. Carrasco, Chief Executive Officer; Randolf Palanca, Vice President for Business Growth and Strategic Partnerships; Moi Busto, Assistant Vice President for Business Development; Ramon E. Galicia, Publisher and Chief Operating Officer; Janine Recto, Head of Publishing and Marketing; and Patrick Ty, VMAN Southeast Asia Chief of Editorial Content.

From left: Oliver Moeller; Mike Miranda of Mastercard; Jo Dy Juanco of Lucerne Group of Companies; Archie G. Carrasco, Chief Executive Officer of AGC Power Holdings Corp. (AGC PHC); Randolf Palanca, Vice President for Business Growth and Strategic Partnerships, AGC PHC; Emilio Daez; Jio Baldesimo of UNIVERS; Noel Manapat of BENCH/; Michael Salientes; Ramon E. Galicia, Publisher of VMAN Southeast Asia and Chief Operating Officer of One Mega Group, Inc. (OMGI); Kensuke Adachi; Stephen Gan, Editor-in-Chief of VMAN; Evaristo Pereyra; Gil Cuerva; Luciano Spoltore; Aidan Palis; Janine Recto, Head of Publishing and Marketing, OMGI; Onie de Guzman; Derrick Monasterio; Ralph de Leon; Michael Sager; Eugene Reggio; Moi Busto, AVP for Business Development, AGC PHC; Luis Hontiveros; Patrick Ty, VMAN Southeast Asia Chief of Editorial Content; Prince Cacho, Brand Associate, VMAN Southeast Asia

The thanksgiving dinner was held over a five-course meal at La Cabrera, the renowned Argentinian steakhouse by celebrated chef Gastón Riveira.

Stephen’s presence in Manila marks a pivotal moment in Southeast Asia’s growing influence on the global fashion stage. His visit acknowledges the region’s expanding role—not just as a market—but as a source of creative innovation and cultural exchange.

Photography Grant Babia