David Milan

Partners in life and directors in crime, Alithea Castillo and Kim Tin are a couple taking over NYC in street style and their creative company Of Becoming Us: from shooting celebrity portrait reels at the CFDA to the arrivals at Dior shows and the behind-the-scenes films at Calvin Klein campaign shoots. Having been together for seven years, the two share a gender-fluid wardrobe. “My partner and I wear the same clothing and shoe size,” says Alithea.

On the third day of Vogue Threads Manila, models of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds from across the country and beyond gathered for Vogue Philippines’ second casting call. Building on its first iteration in Mindanao, Vogue Faces Manila offered emerging talent a chance to represent their communities and celebrate diversity in the center of the country’s bustling capital.

One of Shaira Luna’s favorite pastimes? Scrolling through eBay’s vintage section. “Sometimes, I’ll see an interesting vintage piece while watching a video on YouTube. Next thing you know, I’m already looking for, or bidding on, a similar item. I love acquiring pieces that I can use in my shoots and also in real life,” the photographer shares.