The Mega Fashion Awards, held together with Samsung, honors the fashion industry by recognizing individuals who shape the fashion sensibility of the modern Filipino. Or maybe we should say the sensibility of being “globally Filipino,” which is where our fashion landscape seems to be heading.
Joey Mead
International model and host Joey wears an outfit created by Rajo Laurel, earrings by Arnel Papa and gladiator boots which she bought in LA.
Anna Angara
Anna wears an Ivarluski Aseron dress with a Steve Madden clutch and Prada shoes. This interior designer took inspiration from old Hollywood glamour.
Lulu Tan Gan
Fashion designer Lulu wears a travel jacket in knit chenille and silver Lurex with FCUK sateen tube pants. Her accessories are earrings from her mother, a pearl necklace by Lilibeth Campos, a pearl brooch by Elizabeth Payte, a ‘50s-style tunic trench wrap and a vintage Oroton metal mesh bag.
Sari Yap
The CEO of Mega Publishing wears a Jojie Lloren black and white striped gown, diamond drop earrings, rings and bracelet from T. Florencio, and a satin purse with quartz handles from Lilibeth Campos. Her style inspiration is Philippine couture.
Anna Sobrepeña
Anna, EIC of Lifestyle Asia, wears an Ivarlaski Aseron gown and jewelry by Jul Dizon. Her style is inspired by a whiff of perfume, a splash of color, the sound of a star shining, and the taste of fine chocolate in the mouth.
Vicky Tensuan
Beauty editor for Mega magazine Vicky wears Joel Escober. She wanted to veer away from the usual formal black and wore bright green because it is refreshing and her favorite color.
Astrud Crisologo
Astrud wears a ‘60s dress that she got at a vintage bazaar two years ago. Her accessories are a beaded clutch from her grandmother, a vintage spike ring from Malate, and earrings and giant gold rings bought from bazaars. Her style is reminiscent of an Aztec high priestess.
Amina Alunan
Bag designer Amina wears an “experiment” by her sister; they hired a seamstress to make it for them. She wears black pearl dangling earrings and carries a bag from her holiday Parol collection. Her look is edgy glamour with the help of her new ’do by Rene Huelgas and Jonathan Velasco of Benefits salon.
Ria Bolivar
“Mega Best Female Model”-awarded Ria wears a dress that was made especially for her by Ignacio Loyola. It’s stretch black jersey with silver paisley prints. Her only accessory is a big smile.
Carla Sibal
Mega magazine EIC Carla is stylish and sophisticated in her nude silk chiffon gown by Roy Gonzales of R.T. Paras. She opts for minimal accessories: a Versace diamond ring and Vanafi stud earrings. Her strappy metallic bronze shoes are by Sergio Rossi.