The Christmas season may be over but the holiday look has become an all-year-round wardrobe staple that fits any occasion. Dressing up this year presents an exploration of style statements to celebrate individual fashion.
On the spotlight is a plethora of looks — majestic, regal, frilly, romantic, classic, thematic or even whimsical. Setting the tone to highlight the new year are modern classic neutrals in gray, black and white. Bold reds are never out this season as they display their stellar status either as an entire piece, mix-match ensembles or as a detail.
Parties go beyond the dazzle and sparkle in both languid and structured tailored designs that will definitely keep your style on the radar. A festive mood still lounges in the air with an all-dressed-up attitude that goes beyond the street and into more refined party settings. Women’s wear from retail to designer is moving towards a new dress code. From the season’s trendsetters to classics, progressive change is transforming recent collections into more relevant fashion.
As 2014 begins, these fashion fetes display practical ideas to add to the wardrobe in the days to come. More than just a statement, the current standard looks are season-less and forever investments. Step into the now with fashion reinventions that welcome 2014 with a bang!
Happy New Year!
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Photography by MAU AGUASIN • Art direction and styling by MIKE DE GUZMAN and GEORGE PALMIANO (MGP) • Assisted by SHEILA MARIE DANIPOG • Makeup by CZARI NOLASCO • Hairstyling by HYATT LAUREL • Models: RYAN WILLIAMS and KATIE PARKOMENKO (Elite Manila) • Clothes by: ROEL ROSAL (0905-3619263), DREI SORIANO (0917-8380241), ROLAND ALZATE (0917-8744600), JIAN LASALA (0915-5805945), CHRIS DIAZ (0917-7401097) PEOPLE ARE PEOPLE (Glorietta 4), ERIC DELOS SANTOS (0920-9264342), JINGGO INONCILLO (0917-5251990) and NOEL CRISOSTOMO (0917-8001622) • Accessories by FIRMA (Greenbelt 3), AC+632 (Greenbelt 5), ZARA (Glorietta 4), TERRANOVA (SM Mall of Asia), FOREVER 21 (SM Mall of Asia) and TOPMAN (SM Mall of Asia)