The art of style

Like painting, fashion as an art form, blends colors, shapes, textures and emotions to create something visually stunning, with the subject becoming an object of the artist’s or, in this case, the designers’. The manipulation of patterns, shades of modernized regality and touches of eccentricity—these outfits are in themselves art in style.

Photography by MARK CHESTER ANG / Art direction by RAMON JOSEPH J. RUIZ / Styling by MIKE DE GUZMAN, GEORGE PALMIANO and RUDOLPH LEONOR (MGP) / Makeup by ERWIN ONING / Hair by JEFFREY VALENZUELA / MODEL: ALEXIS of MERCATOR / Shot on location at SALCEDO AUCTIONS

Painterly high-slit dress with mini skirt by Noel Crisostomo; Painted native woven bag by Dale X Anamie; Jewelry by Salcedo Auctions
Dress and Headdress by Roel Rosal; Jewelry by Salcedo Auctions

Art is meant to be untamed, much like these looks. Relying on cultured patterns and textures only goes to show that, in fashion, don’t be afraid to be wild.

Metallic parachute dress by Pablo Cabahug; Silk scarf used as halter top by Joan Bitagcol; Jewelry by Adornata Jewelry
Floral dress with georgette ruffled overlay skirt by Rica Rico; Jewelry by Salcedo Auctions

True chic is pulling of a faux-Victorian-contemporary hybrid in the 21st century. She is a queen in just about any era.

Top and skirt by Randy Ortiz; Jewelry by Adornata Jewelry

This fashion editorial first appeared on PeopleAsia’s October-November 2019 issue.