How to Wear Who You Are at Vogue Threads Manila 2026

Vogue Philippines deputy editor Pam Quiñones and content creator Marj Maroket sit down with Vogue Philippines head of digital content Cheche V. Moral to discuss personal style in the age of social media.

At a time when one’s lexicon of style can easily be diluted into identifiable “-cores” for algorithmic ease, distinct sartorial points-of-view and earnest vestiary individuality must remain all the more steadfast. Vogue Philippines deputy editor Pam Quiñones and content creator Marj Maroket explored how intention informs fashion choices amid a frenzied, digital landscape. Presented by Levi’s and moderated by Vogue Philippines head of digital content Cheche V. Moral, “Personal Style in the Age of Social Media” emphasized the personal, or as Moral invited to introspect, “What’s your style in the way you live? Not just in the way you dress.”

The talk began with Quiñones and Maroket chronicling their personal style evolutions. Inspiration hasn’t always been online; the two recounted finding genius within the pages of magazines or on mannequins at the mall. However, time not only brings about computerized visions, but personal wisdom and discernment. Quiñones moved between her years, “It used to be ‘Fashion first,’ not ‘Pam first.’ […] Now, I need to come first before the fashion.” Maroket wondered then, “Is it possible for a balance?” As she tries her best to achieve harmony, she narrated, “I try to put bits and pieces that make it myself.”

To uplift her personal style, Maroket spoke about curating the heterogeneous algorithm through search histories, “Engage with things you find interesting. You have to be intentional.” After all, one’s artificial worldview could alter within a matter of seconds of being logged in to watching a video. Quiñones expanded on how such purposiveness could presuppose real-life purchases as well, “Consume more intelligently, smartly. My relationship with clothing is beyond it just being an object.”

The two then offered solid advice on deafening the technological noise: Maroket suggested an internal reviewer, “Do I really like this? Or is it just constantly being fed to me?” Whereas Quiñones emphasized practicing nonchalance toward other people’s opinions, “It brings back the fun of dressing up, when you don’t really care what people say.” Taking ownership of personal style involves staying true to the self and maintaining stability amidst turbulent explore pages.

The central pillar of personal style is then made clear: Quiñones and Maroket are defined by the life that they live and the type of media they consume. In some way, Maroket’s latest obsession with the hit TV series Succession and Quiñones’ gastronomic walkthrough around Paris inject the personal into personal style. Fashion becomes an extension of the self, from silhouetteSilhouetteThe overall outline or shape of a garment or look, such as A-line, column, or hourglass. Silhouette defines the first visual impression of an outfit and is often the mostGo to Silhouette Glossary and body proportions, to colors and emotional dispositions.

Quiñones advocated, “Learn about your own bodies. [Fashion] is a very personal, a very intimate process.”

Ironically, the major tip of “Personal Style in the Age of Social Media?” Get off of it and see the world.