Son Ye-Jin, who’s marrying reel-life partner Hyun Bin sometime in March, could easily choose any designer she wants to do her wedding dress. If given the chance, how would some of our world-class local talents rise up to the challenge?
By Alex Y. Vergara
If you ask their countless die-hard fans the world over, the wedding of real- and reel-life sweethearts Hyun Bin and Son Ye-Jin of Crash Landing on You fame sometime in late March in their native Korea could very well be the wedding of the year, if not the wedding of the century.
The pretty bride, who has yet to give her fans an idea of what her wedding dress would look like, is every designer’s dream client. Slim and blessed with the right proportions, Son Ye-Jin can easily pull off any look. Bonus points: she’s one of the most photographed women on earth today, and anything she wears would quickly be picked up by fans and media alike, as images of her in her bridal gown are sure to go viral.
With such clout, she could easily choose any designer she wants, even one of our very own Filipino couturiers. If given the chance, how would some of our local talents rise up to the challenge? Put differently, how would they dress up Son Ye-Jin during her altar date with the dashing Hyun Bin? In their own words, here’s how they would to it.
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Michael Cinco: “The gown I envision for Son Ye-Jin is made of silk mikado with lace border on the neckline. I created a wedding gown for her that’s more on the elegant and classic side than on the sexy and current. The total look, from the cut to the materials, I believe, matches her simple, down-to-earth and authentic personality.”
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Noel Crisostomo: “For Son Ye-Jin, I’ve designed a very classic silhouette that would most likely suit her small frame. It’s a fitted gown with a deep V neckline and bodice underlined with delicate French lace.
“The full skirt consists of several layers of very fine pure silk tulle. For embellishments, I’m using little handmade flowers made of pure silk organza with Swarovski crystals sewn on the bodice and scattered on the skirt.
“Since, this is a high-profile wedding, I want the gown to be memorable by adding some drama on the sleeves. Silk organdy is accordion-pleated and draped around her arm, extending to her back. And for the veil, I’ve chosen very fine Chantilly lace from France. I want this ivory gown to have a diaphanous and airy feel that’s perfect for a fairytale wedding.”
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Jo Rubio: “I’ve studied her wardrobe. Most of her dresses have V-shaped necklines, particularly her gowns.
“So, I thought of designing something that she has perhaps never worn before. Despite my fresh take, the look would still be classic and elegant, but with a dash of romanticism and high drama befitting a Korean TV and movie queen.”
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JC Buendia: “I imagined Son Ye-Jin getting married in a small chapel in an Alpine village. In keeping with the locale, she’ll be wearing a very simple wedding dress in the softest crepe de chine in blush. To cap off the look, I’d adorn it with a simple bow at the neck to draw attention to her pretty face.”
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Michael Leyva: “She’s pretty, but her delicate frame would easily be overpowered by a heavily embellished design. So, I designed what I believe is a really very classic silhouette for her—a haltered mikado silk fitted gown and pleated tulle details on the bodice and skirt.”
