These Guests Changed Into Second Looks at the Vogue Philippines Gala

A number of guests came prepared to party, switching out to comfortable afterparty looks.

The Vogue Philippines Gala was a formal black and white affair, but for the afterparty, our guests let loose. This included changing into more dance floor-appropriate looks, switching out sweeping, floor-length silhouettes for bare legs and less constricting pieces.

Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis went through her personal archives for the Vogue Philippines Gala. She started off the night in a sharply tailored vintageVintageClothing and accessories from an earlier era, generally at least twenty years old, that reflect the style and craftsmanship of their time. Vintage pieces offer unique character and often superiorGo to Vintage Glossary Yves Saint Laurent suit, before changing into a full Louis Vuitton look. Curtis wore a pointed bib dress that features an LV Circle-embossed tab and leather chest strap. Beside her: kismet in the form of Bryanboy, who tops off a similar Louis Vuitton look, albeit full black look with a white tweed vest.

Bretman Rock

Bretman Rock changed from his ethereal, pearl-inspired Rajo Laurel dress to a y2kY2KA fashion aesthetic revived from the late 1990s and early 2000s, featuring low-rise jeans, baby tees, metallics, rhinestones, and playful accessories. Y2K style fuses nostalgia with futurism, and its returnGo to Y2K Glossary-leaning dance floor-perfect ruffled Fanci Club top. Styled by constant collaborator Brian Meller, these two looks played to Bretman’s wide range of style.

LA Aguinaldo

LA Aguinaldo started off the night in a Chris Nick suit, with a bow as a suprisingly feminine touch. At the afterparty, the model went much more casual: Aguinaldo wore Louis Vuitton’s take on the classic workwear jacket, complete with graphic black and white embroideryEmbroideryThe decorative stitching of designs onto fabric by hand or machine, central to Philippine formalwear. Hand embroidery from places like Lumban in Laguna and Taal in Batangas adorns barongs, ternos,Go to Embroidery Glossary.

Michelle Dee

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee started and ended the night in two purposely diverging styles. Her stylist Steven Coralde of Qurator Studio shares, “We wanted to achieve a contrast between her galaGalaA formal fundraising or celebratory event known for black-tie dress, high-fashion red-carpet looks, and elaborate dinners. Galas let designers dress public figures in statement gowns and tuxedos, and they oftenGo to Gala Glossary and afterparty looks, transitioning from the severity of her Chris Nick suit to the sweet, almost balletcore Toni Maticevski dress.” Dee also swept her hair up in a ballerina bun to complement her second look.

Nadine Lustre

Styled by Lyn Alumno in looks that reflected her affinity for edge with a touch of glamour, Nadine Lustre went from statement Mark Bumgarner corsetry to Louis Vuitton vinyl and wool. The vinyl Louis Vuitton dress reflects some of the fashion house’s signature codes, specifically classic silhouettes in a mix of luxeLuxeA word describing rich, high-end quality, from premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship to a sense of indulgence and refinement. In fashion and lifestyle, luxe suggests items made with care andGo to Luxe Glossary fabrics, as well as Lustre’s own personal advocacy not to wear leather products.

Pam Quiñones

Vogue Philippines Fashion Director Pam Quiñones wore a heavy, fully hand-beaded pearl deconstructed T-shirt and skirt look by local designer Jude Macasinag. In the evening, she flexed her signature styling chops reflecting rewear: she wore an upcycled leather biker bubble top by Nina Amoncio constructed from four leather jackets from Quiñones’ closet. She punctuated both looks with jewelryJewelryDecorative adornments worn on the body, from fine pieces in gold, diamonds, and pearls to fashion jewelry made of accessible materials. Jewelry completes an outfit and often holds sentimental orGo to Jewelry Glossary by Tiffany & Co.