issue 02: Interconnected
Created during a time of collective uncertainty, Hella Pinay Issue 02: Interconnected explores the tension between connection and disconnection—to ourselves, our communities, and the world around us. Through intimate conversations, fashion editorials, photography, and essays, the issue reflects on identity, diaspora, healing, and the ways we continue to find one another even in isolation. Featuring cover star Ruby Ibarra, alongside artists, musicians, designers, writers, and creatives across the Philippines and its diaspora, Interconnected is a snapshot of resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of community.
Meet Elephant, Manila Community Radio, and SMARTBOMB, three music collectives creating platforms for underground voices
A nail and beauty editorial reimagining the Earth Mother of the Tarot
How TOQA, Alyanna Ferrer, and RIOtaso are doing their part to save the world, one cute outfit at a time
Model Earvee Cruz plays in sci-fi-esque silhouettes
Covering our Fall/Winter’21 issue, the multi-hyphenate rapper, director & biotech scientist speaks on her album CIRCA91 and who she is as a Pinay beyond rap
From Manila to the Bay Area, 5 Filipinx artists explore their creative processes and realign their sound with their soul’s true intentions
An original recipe by Brooklyn-based baking blogger Abi Balingit of The Dusky Kitchen
kali diwa explores the idea of innerworld vs performance of normalcy through a Tumblr-inspired series of reflections and intimate discoveries