Back in focus: Digicams snap to trend anew
DIGITAL CAMERAS, affectionately called ‘digicams,’ are making a strong comeback. In an era dominated by smartphones and DSLRs, these relics of the past are drawing the attention of a new generation, rediscovering a vintage take on capturing memories. Their grainy, simple, and often imperfect image quality offers a unique charm, contrasting the polished precision of […]
October 2, 2024
CONquest 2023: Bridging fans and creators alike
GAMING AND pop culture convention CONQuest Festival 2023 is finally coming to Manila from June 2 to 4 at the SMX Convention Center, Conrad Manila, Mall of Asia (MoA), and National University MoA. CONQuest goes beyond the typical creator convention as it bridges the gap between fans while highlighting the local esports scene. Through the […]
June 1, 2023
Remembering home in the words of a stranger across the internet
“TO BE loved is to be changed.” The statement became the internet’s obsession for a little while, even if all it took were a few words and two images of a stuffed toy. Through its simple construction, the statement was able to highlight a person’s capacity to love in a way that surprised everyone who […]
May 18, 2023
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The true-blue truth behind Ateneans’ BeReals
SOCIAL MEDIA has seen many changes throughout the years, from the radical changes in the way it functions to the expansive shifts in the demographics using it—pointing to how its relationship with its users continues evolving. Whereas posts on social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok are heavily curated, one new platform has risen to […]
January 14, 2023
A homage to homegrown nostalgia
REMEMBER THE malls we frequented as young teenagers? Trips to SM Megamall or TriNoma just weren’t complete without copies of our favorite magazines. Our first K-Zone and Total Girl purchases were childhood highs—more so was getting dibs on their latest issues. Though most physical reads are already off their racks, Twitter user magasin archive (@glossyarchive) […]
November 10, 2022
The unbridled rage of the chill girl
Coming-of-age is a Vantage column where staffers share their opinions on a specific beat. From in-depth analyses of TV series to miscellaneous musings in music (and everything in between), this monthly column is an avenue to spread and inspire thought-provoking ideas. In this column, Vantage Magazine staffer Rome explores the experience of outgrowing the “chill […]
April 21, 2022
On Neon and Zeri: Vanille Velasquez and sparking Filipino representation in games
RIOT GAMES characters Neon from Valorant and Zeri from League of Legends were first released last January 12 and 20, respectively. Their bioelectric powers serve as the grounding theme that define both of their “kits,” or their visual and technical designs. Besides enticing gamers with these features, they’ve also been intriguing Filipino fans, especially after […]
March 28, 2022
Fashion (is a) statement
Andy Sachs may have not been interested in fashion throughout the beginning of The Devil Wears Prada (2006), but that doesn’t mean it’s just “stuff.” To echo Miranda Priestly, fashion is definitely more than surface-level thought and novelty. It can signify mood, comfort, and a number of other things. Expressing oneself and one’s beliefs are […]
March 4, 2022
Let me walk you through imposter syndrome
You have no idea how many times I had to start this over. You have no idea how long it took me to sit down and actually write this. The idea of writing a piece of my own and sharing it with the world overwhelms me, because I don’t think I’m qualified to do so. […]
February 27, 2022