Stylish dad
Today’s modern fathers are redefining power through presence—confident, cultivated and deeply personal. For these leaders in their respective fields, style is not just confined to tailored jackets that exude authority. It extends to quieter, more relaxed luxuries with the family: Sunday brunches, walks in the park, trying new restaurants, gallery hopping, scouting for vintage watches and memorabilia. There is a deliberate choice to be there for them despite life lived at relentless speed.
For Father’s Day, we step inside the world of some of the country’s most influential and stylish fathers—men whose lives move seamlessly between high-stakes endeavors in their professions and intimate family rituals. Whether dressed in impeccably cut tailoring or understated weekend linen, their style reflects something far more enduring than trend: character. Because for today’s modern patriarch, style extends beyond clothing. It is reflected in how one carries responsibility, commands a room without intimidation, and creates space for their loved ones within lives defined by ambition.
Fernando Zobel
Fernando Zobel embodies all the values of dynamism, integrity and commitment that the 192-year-old Ayala Corporation has been known for. Together with his wife, Kit Silverio Zobel, they are advocates for child education, environmental issues, and the promotion of Philippine arts and culture. It’s no wonder that his personal style as a dad and business leader is deeply rooted in Old World refinement and heritage consciousness, conveyed with a wardrobe that communicates discretion, legacy, intellect and authority, gravitating to impeccably tailored suits and barongs, soft neutral palettes, and elegant accessories. As a father figure, his style suggests cultivated sophistication, stability, discipline, and generational continuity. In casual settings, he maintains polish with lightweight blazers and refined leisure dressing. His clothing does not demand attention; it reassures by signaling permanence, institutional credibility and generational wealth without spectacle.
Anton Huang
As president and CEO of the SSI Group and Rustan Commercial Corp., Anton Huang’s personal style is shaped by luxury retail, global fashion exposure, and modern cosmopolitan masculinity. With an aesthetic that is more fashion-literate, socially polished and intentionally lifestyle-oriented, he veers towards softer, more European tailoring: relaxed but precise blazers, open-collar shirts, monochromatic styling and minimalist loafers or sneakers. As a dad, he’s the “fashion-aware” family man, a perfect match when seen with his wife Nina Herrera Huang or his daughters Nikki and Bellee—looking stylish without appearing vain, contemporary without trying hard to appear young. The understated sophistication extends to his casual wear of lightweight jackets and tailored polos that reflect an elevated form of leisure dressing.
Kevin Tan
Kevin Tan, the president and CEO of the Alliance Global Group Inc., projects a very contemporary version of the Filipino-taipan-dad image, quiet rather than flashy, in consonance with his company’s philosophy that is aspirational and globally influenced but approachable. Fashion-wise, he leans towards modern executive tailoring: sharply cut suits, crisp white or pale blue dress shirts, slim ties or open-collar business looks, muted colors and discreet accessories. He prefers a clean aesthetic exemplified by the likes of Zegna or Loro Piana. As a dad, his image is “young corporate family man” balancing leadership duties with being a husband to Michelle See-Tan and doting father to their two children, wearing relaxed polos, fitted casual jackets, smart-casual weekend wear and premium loafers or sneakers.
Rikki Dee
A prolific restaurateur who has brought top restaurants and food brands to the Philippines, Rikki Dee projects a personal style that feels warmly entrepreneurial rather than overtly corporate. With his company, Foodee Global Concepts, built around dining concepts, hospitality and social experiences, his dressing reflects the energy of modern food and lifestyle culture: relaxed confidence through smart-casual looks of easy blazers, tailored polos and premium denim or trousers. When seen with his wife Beng Dee or with his children who are also active in the company, his style is more accessible than the highly formal patriarch image associated with older Filipino tycoons, communicating a very modern Manila aspiration: success that feels lived-in, hospitable and emotionally connected.
Dr. Randy Francisco
Dr. Randy Francisco has a very refined, Old-Manila elegance befitting his status as a prominent cardiologist — a style associated with highly respected doctors, civic leaders and cultured family patriarchs. As the husband of Tatler managing director Irene Martel Francisco and father of Tatler deputy editorial director Isabel Francisco, his public image sits within Manila’s sophisticated society-philanthropy circle while his style remains grounded in professional dignity and class: well-tailored suits and barongs, crisp dress shirts, discreet accessories and an impeccably groomed presentation. As a dad, his dressing communicates stability, gentleness, intelligence and cultivated maturity — the image of a quietly accomplished man whose charm comes from composure, intellect and long-established social grace rather than overt displays of power or luxury.
Piolo Pascual
Piolo Pascual, “The Ultimate Hearthrob” of Philippine cinema is recognized as a doting “cool dad” to his son Iñigo Pascual, and a style icon known for his versatile fashion choices — from sharp tailored suits like his green tuxedo at the ABS-CBN Ball to casual, rugged looks such as ripped jeans or high-end leisurewear for his Bench campaigns, the latest of which is for Bench Body where his ripped physique and killer abs are the only accessories needed for pictorials. His relationship with Iñigo reinforces the youthful, modern father image, coming across more like stylish older-younger brothers wearing clean silhouettes and body-conscious tailoring softened by ease.
