It’s a brand new era. Trickie Lopa, whose name has long been synonymous with nurturing Filipino artistry, takes the helm as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Philippines. It’s a natural evolution from her recent role as Deputy Editor for Art and Culture. Lopa co-founded Art Fair Philippines and Art in the Park. And through PHx Fashion Group Inc., she has mentored emerging designers to help them find their voice on global stages. Her journey reflects a lifelong dialogue between heritage and horizon.
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“I’ve always seen Vogue as the ultimate storyteller of our time,” Lopa shares warmly. “Now, we get to weave our rich artistic traditions and cultural depth even more intentionally into the global fashion conversation, celebrating the Filipino spirit in all its vibrant layers.”
Meanwhile, Bea Valdes, the visionary who shaped Vogue Philippines from its very first heartbeat in 2022, now embraces a broader canvas as Chief Content Officer of MEGA Global Group, Inc. Her discerning eye—honed through years as a celebrated designer and three transformative years steering the title—will now harmonize the editorial soul across Vogue, Allure, and the soon-to-launch GQ Philippines.
Valdes’ international reputation as a designer has always been matched by her commitment to authentic storytelling. She views this transition as a natural expansion of care.
“This moment feels full of promise—for the Philippines and for the stories we tell,” she says. “Our shared goal is to craft experiences that resonate across platforms, honoring where we come from while inviting the world to witness our evolution.”
With Bea Valdes and Trickie Lopa leading the way, expect conversations that capture the texture of Filipino life to be more connected, more curious, and more vibrant than ever.
Photos: MEGA GLOBAL GROUP, INC.
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Lopa is a prominent figure in nurturing Filipino artistry, having co-founded major cultural platforms such as Art Fair Philippines and Art in the Park. Additionally, through her work with PHx Fashion Group Inc., she has actively mentored emerging local designers to help them establish their voices on global stages.
Bea Valdes has transitioned into a broader role as the Chief Content Officer of MEGA Global Group, Inc. In this new capacity, she will oversee and harmonize the editorial direction across multiple major titles, including Vogue, Allure, and the upcoming GQ Philippines.
Valdes has been a visionary force for the publication since its inception, shaping Vogue Philippines from its very first heartbeat when it launched in 2022. She spent three transformative years steering the title as its original editorial leader before taking on her new corporate role.
Both leaders view this transition as an exciting opportunity to elevate Filipino culture globally. Lopa aims to intentionally weave the country’s rich artistic traditions into the international fashion conversation, while Valdes focuses on crafting cross-platform experiences that honor Filipino heritage while showcasing its modern evolution.
Trickie Lopa has taken the helm as the new Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Philippines. This position marks a natural evolution for her within the publication, as she previously served as the magazine’s Deputy Editor for Art and Culture.
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