These Stylish Couples Prove Elegance Is Back
Daniel Tan
They complemented each other perfectly at the Vogue Philippines Gala
The Vogue Philippines Gala‘s black and white theme was the perfect starting point to express one’s personal style. From floor-sweeping gowns to sleek renditions of the terno, and sharply tailored tuxes, it was the time and place for bold fashion statements. And as these guests can attest, the best accessory for one’s ensemble is the perfect date.
Among the many highlights include Donnie and Crickette Tantoco, who were dressed in head-to-toe in black custom attires. Donnie’s black suit carried the designer’s unique touch with Cruz’s signature visible stitching. Crickette, meanwhile, was dressed in an off-the shoulder black dress with a free-flowing 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 with glistening embellishments—an effortless take on the black-and-white theme of the evening. Archie Carrasco, AGC Power Holdings Corp. CEO and Chairman, and Randolf Palanca Jr., AGC PHC Head of Corporate Affairs and Business Expansion, both wore sleek Chris Nick suits. Actor Marian Rivera wore an all-white Tom Ford ensemble with billowing sleeves and ruffles in tow, while husband Dingdong Dantes wore a Ziggy Savella suit—a sleek, formal aesthetic that encapsulated the night’s motif. Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray, made an entrance in a dress by Jaggy Glarino, composed of recycled polyurethane plastic bottles and crafted into elaborate roses. Her boyfriend, actor Sam Milby, wore a monochromatic suit with an understated zigzag pattern that put a spin on the traditional formal attire.
Mia Arcenas-Branellec and Jacques Christophe Branellec
Marilu Toda-Batchelor and David Batchelor
Archie Carrasco and Randolf Palanca Jr.
Jessica Kienle Maxwell and Jesse Maxwell
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes
Charmaine Rivera-Lagman and Mike Lagman
Philip Hagedorn and Techie Hagedorn
Dr. Aivee Teo and Dr. Z Teo
Anton Huang and Nina Herrera Huang
Dr. Hayden Kho and Dr. Vicki Belo
TJ Trinidad and Marga Valdes-Trinidad
Donnie and Crickette Tantoco
Richmond Velayo and Suki Salvador
Catriona Gray and Sam Milby
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Highlighted couples include Donnie and Crickette Tantoco, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes, and Catriona Gray and Sam Milby. Others pictured include Dr. Hayden Kho and Dr. Vicki Belo, TJ Trinidad and Marga Valdes-Trinidad, and Richmond Velayo and Suki Salvador, among other pairs.
Marian Rivera wore an all-white Tom Ford ensemble with billowing sleeves and ruffles. Her husband, Dingdong Dantes, wore a Ziggy Savella suit. The article frames the date as the best accessory at the black-and-white gala and says the couples showed that elegance is back.
Catriona Gray, Miss Universe 2018, wore a Jaggy Glarino dress made of recycled polyurethane plastic bottles shaped into roses. Her boyfriend, actor Sam Milby, wore a monochromatic suit with a subtle zigzag pattern, matching the gala’s black-and-white dress code that evening.
Donnie and Crickette Tantoco wore head-to-toe black. Donnie’s custom suit showed the designer’s signature visible stitching, and Crickette wore an off-shoulder black gown with embellishments. The article names the suit’s designer only as “Cruz,” and credits the photographs to Daniel Tan.
Archie Carrasco, CEO and Chairman of AGC Power Holdings Corp., and Randolf Palanca Jr., AGC PHC Head of Corporate Affairs and Business Expansion, both wore Chris Nick suits. The article is a photo feature by Daniel Tan on the black-and-white gala.