• Headlines
  • City/Region News
    • Baguio City
    • CAR
    • Nation
  • Sectoral news
    • Elections
      • Elections – 2022
      • Elections – 2019
    • Agriculture, Fishery and Pets
    • Business & Livelihood
    • Education, Arts & Culture
    • OFW | Migration
    • Environment and Disaster Management
    • Science and Technology
    • Tourism, travel and Events
    • Other Lifestyle
    • Police Beat
  • Health
    • Covid-19 Advisory and Updates
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
    • Timek Ti Umili
  • Sports
  • Other sections
    • Features
    • Photos/Videos
      • Photos
      • Videos
    • Words for reflection
    • Sponsored articles
    • Jobs in Baguio
    • Elections
  • Ads & Notices
    • Obituaries
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Directory
    • Contribute
    • Advertise
    • Cookie Policy
    • Contact Us
HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon
ADVERTISEMENT
  • Headlines
  • City/Region News
    • Baguio City
    • CAR
    • Nation
  • Sectoral news
    • Elections
      • Elections – 2022
      • Elections – 2019
    • Agriculture, Fishery and Pets
    • Business & Livelihood
    • Education, Arts & Culture
    • OFW | Migration
    • Environment and Disaster Management
    • Science and Technology
    • Tourism, travel and Events
    • Other Lifestyle
    • Police Beat
  • Health
    • Covid-19 Advisory and Updates
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
    • Timek Ti Umili
  • Sports
  • Other sections
    • Features
    • Photos/Videos
      • Photos
      • Videos
    • Words for reflection
    • Sponsored articles
    • Jobs in Baguio
    • Elections
  • Ads & Notices
    • Obituaries
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Directory
    • Contribute
    • Advertise
    • Cookie Policy
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Headlines
  • City/Region News
    • Baguio City
    • CAR
    • Nation
  • Sectoral news
    • Elections
      • Elections – 2022
      • Elections – 2019
    • Agriculture, Fishery and Pets
    • Business & Livelihood
    • Education, Arts & Culture
    • OFW | Migration
    • Environment and Disaster Management
    • Science and Technology
    • Tourism, travel and Events
    • Other Lifestyle
    • Police Beat
  • Health
    • Covid-19 Advisory and Updates
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
    • Timek Ti Umili
  • Sports
  • Other sections
    • Features
    • Photos/Videos
      • Photos
      • Videos
    • Words for reflection
    • Sponsored articles
    • Jobs in Baguio
    • Elections
  • Ads & Notices
    • Obituaries
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Directory
    • Contribute
    • Advertise
    • Cookie Policy
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon
No Result
View All Result
Home Region CAR

Apo Whang-od’s vogue cove wows fashion aficionados, worldwide

--- by ---
April 16, 2023
in CAR, Region
37
0
No single individual can claim ownership Whang-od’s tattoo design
12
SHARES
199
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Apo Whang-od’s recent Vogue PH cover has taken the world by storm; at 106 years old, she is the oldest and most unique figure to ever grace the prestigious Vogue Magazine, capturing the attention and admiration of top-notch international fashion icons, celebs, and media outlets worldwide.

As a mambabatok, or traditional tattoo artist, from Kalinga, Philippines, Apo Whang-od’s remarkable contribution to the preservation of Philippine Indigenous traditions has earned her a spot on the cover of Vogue Philippines for their April 2023 issue.

Not only was the tattoo artist revered as the current oldest cover star in any Vogue magazine, but also one of just several indigenous members represented, said Vogue Philippines.

Our province, Kalinga, is renowned for its ancient traditional hand tap-tattooing method, which uses pomelo thorn and charcoal-watered ink to manually etch traditional designs symbolizing victory and bravery on the skin. This traditional inking has been vanishing for the past decades, but Whang-od, the oldest ‘mambabatok’ of her generation, is the figure known for reviving the custom and sharing them with the world. She has been regarded by locals as a living legend for the tattoo culture.

The Vogue PH cover story delves into her family’s efforts to revive the ancient tradition of Kalinga tattooing and helps bring interest in and appreciation for this traditional inking from different parts of the country and the world, which also contributes to the rise of tourism in our province. The story also highlights how younger generations in their locality are learning the craft to keep the tradition alive for years to come.

Vogue usually features influential and high-end supermodels, celebrities, politicians, and public figures famous for their beauty and accolades in the fashion landscape, as well as their relevance to current events and pop culture trends. However, her story and portrait being featured on the magazine’s cover stuns a lot of famous people and has drawn praise for Vogue’s inclusivity and diversity, which opened the platform for minority perspectives.

Supermodels Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Helena Christensen, and Linda Evangelista, who have all appeared on Vogue covers, were among those to applaud and share the cover on their social media accounts.

In a post by Christensen, she said ”PIs put all the inspiring older women out there in this world, who are so full of wisdom, talent, knowledge and inspiring stories on all Vogue covers simultaneously.”

Hollywood stars and international personalities, including Halle Berry, Khloe Kardashian, Michael Cinco, Jokoy, and Bretman Rock, expressed their support and admiration.

Actress Halle Berry expressed her adulation, captioning the photo she shared on her social media account with “Now THIS is true beauty,” while Jokoy, a renowned Filipino-American stand-up comedian, said, “At 106 years old, this Filipino icon is finally getting her flowers! This is the best Vogue cover ever. Mahal kita APO WHANG-OD.”

Dozens of international media outlets also picked up the story, making headlines worldwide, including CNN, BBC, NBC News, CBS, The Guardian, Fox 12 Oregon, CTV Vancouver, The Straits Times, and Arabian Daily, among others. Local celebrities like Anne Curtis, Solenn Heussaff, and Iza Calzado also showed their support on Instagram and Twitter.

Vogue’s bold move to switch gears from their typical fashion publication norms and feature an IP whose cultural influence transcends measures that may cause a paradigm shift in their industry can usher in a new era of multicultural representation, following the overwhelming positive feedback.

Vogue’s global recognition of Apo Whang-Od and Kalinga’s traditional tattoo culture can dispel fears of commodification and instead promote cultural appreciation and pride that such an ancient Filipino inking tradition is being showcased on a world scale. The cover may serve as a catalyst for empowering Filipino cultural traditions and boosting tourism in Kalinga province and the country as a whole. By Ruth Cupang

 

Previous Post

Consumer personas offering opportunity for future food, drink product dev’t cited

Next Post

Agencies told to provide legal basis on road-right-of-way

Next Post
Budget for asphalt overlay projects questioned

Agencies told to provide legal basis on road-right-of-way

ADVERTISEMENT

Recent News

13 Benguet towns to get PNP patrol cars

23 wanted persons arrested by Cordillera cops

June 4, 2025
Drug courier with P1.8 marijuana arrested

Former Abra town mayor gunned down

June 4, 2025
CAR Experts Triangulate Highlands Growth Snags

‘Silly,’ The ICC?

June 4, 2025
Petitioner withdraws signature to Yap’s disqualification case

Petitioner withdraws signature to Yap’s disqualification case

June 4, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
HERALD EXPRESS | News in Cordillera and Northern Luzon

Herald Express is a news organization based in Baguio City that has a weekly publication and an online news portal. The newspaper is circulated in the different provinces of Northern Luzon. The name of the fastest-growing publication in town is coined from the word ‘quick messenger’ which is self-explanatory.

Follow Us

Search

No Result
View All Result

© 2024 Baguio Herald Express | Website Design and Development by Neitiviti Studios

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Headlines
  • City/Region News
    • Baguio City
    • CAR
    • Nation
  • Sectoral news
    • Elections
      • Elections – 2022
      • Elections – 2019
    • Agriculture, Fishery and Pets
    • Business & Livelihood
    • Education, Arts & Culture
    • OFW | Migration
    • Environment and Disaster Management
    • Science and Technology
    • Tourism, travel and Events
    • Other Lifestyle
    • Police Beat
  • Health
    • Covid-19 Advisory and Updates
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Columns
    • Timek Ti Umili
  • Sports
  • Other sections
    • Features
    • Photos/Videos
      • Photos
      • Videos
    • Words for reflection
    • Sponsored articles
    • Jobs in Baguio
    • Elections
  • Ads & Notices
    • Obituaries
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Directory
    • Contribute
    • Advertise
    • Cookie Policy
    • Contact Us

© 2024 Baguio Herald Express | Website Design and Development by Neitiviti Studios