Kim Jones, Bryanboy, Heart Evangelista, And More: Decoding Filipino Style Stars’ Best Fashion Week Looks
By Karina Swee
Phil Oh
From statement cots to head-to-toe color, here are some of the Filipino street style stars’ best fashion week ensembles
When it comes to trends, we often think of our favorite celebrities and how they would have styled fresh-off-the-runwayRunwayThe platform or catwalk on which models present a designer's collection to an audience of editors, buyers, and guests. Runway shows establish the creative statement of a season, and Vogue'sGo to Runway Glossary pieces. Without a doubt, a different type of glamour is expected from fashionphiles both on the catwalk—and off. Runway shows demand a certain type of risk-taking, most especially from star-studded attendees.
Naturally, bold and energetic ensembles were rampant throughout the streets of the fashion capitals with offbeat details, oversizedOversizedA cut that is intentionally larger and roomier than the body, producing a relaxed, voluminous silhouette. Oversized blazers, shirts, coats, and knits balance comfort with style, and they work especiallyGo to Oversized Glossary garments, and unexpected accessories in tow. And what better way to learn how to put together an outfit than from the fashion crowd themselves?
With Paris Fashion WeekFashion WeekA series of seasonal events where designers debut their latest collections, setting the tone for upcoming fashion trends and showcasing creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation across the global fashion industry.Go to Fashion Week Glossary over, we’ve decoded the looks of your favorite celebrities and their most memorable fashion week outfits.
An Essential Statement Coat: Bryanboy
With an oversizedOversizedA cut that is intentionally larger and roomier than the body, producing a relaxed, voluminous silhouette. Oversized blazers, shirts, coats, and knits balance comfort with style, and they work especiallyGo to Oversized Glossary wool jacket embellished with monumental metallic buttons, editor Bryanboy embraced the unconventional for Jonathan Anderson’s Loewe show. Paired with a sleek pair of boots, the fashion blogger accentuated the streamlined silhouette of the coat proving that precise tailoring mixed with surprising elements makes for a standout ensemble.
A Flash of Fuchsia: Bretman Rock
To wear an ebullient head-to-toe fuchsia pink ensemble is the perfect homage to creative directorCreative DirectorThe person who sets the overall visual vision of a fashion house, publication, or campaign and guides designers, photographers, and stylists toward it. A creative director's influence shapes collections, imagery,Go to Creative Director Glossary Pierpaolo Piccioli and a fitting runway outfit for the Maison Valentino Spring/Summer 2023 show. In the iconic “PP” shade, YouTuber and makeup guru Bretman Rock wears a sheer blouse paired with a coat, trousers, and sneakers to match.
A Riot of Ruffles: Camille Co
Style star Camille Co embraced dopamine dressingDopamine DressingWearing bright colors, playful prints, and joyful pieces to lift mood and boost confidence. Dopamine dressing treats clothing as emotional uplift rather than strict trend-following, encouraging people to mix boldGo to Dopamine Dressing Glossary with a pink sheer Ha.Mu blouse with plenty of texture and glistening details. Co’s look comprised of an unexpected interplay of textures and volume. By injecting color, the fashion blogger’s fluorescent outfit exuded an undeniable confidence during this season’s fashion week.
A Dose of Sartorial Stripes: Heart Evangelista
Style iconIconA figure whose personal style is influential, memorable, and enduring, shaping how generations dress and think about beauty. Style icons range from actors and musicians to designers and models, andGo to Icon Glossary and actor Heart Evangelista demonstrated that monochrome ensembles are this season’s biggest trend. In boldly-striped Gucci coordinates with a two-toned chapeau, Evangelista puts her own spin on tailored suiting with a glamorous ’80s finish.
The Power Suit: Kim Jones
Digital creative Kim Jones brings the timeless and elegant 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 of pin-sharp shoulders to New York Fashion Week. Wearing an showstopping Balenciaga coat with razor-edged shoulders paired with a sporty pair of Arnette shades, Jones blends contemporary edge with a stripped-back approach to fashion.
Karina Swee
Karina Swee is a co-curator at Empty Scholar. She formerly served as a digital fashion writer at Vogue Philippines. Prior to these stints, she was a digital magazine editor at Philux Inc. and was a copywriter at Jewelmer. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the City, University of London where she studied international politics.