If there’s anyone who knows how to turn out a look, it’s Vogue Philippines June cover star Bretman Rock. Last Tuesday evening, the internet megastar arrived at the Vogue Philippines Anniversary Gala in his “perlas ng silanganan fantasy” frock—a sculptural abaca piece by Rajo Laurel—topped over white pants and paired with a choker of lustrous Jewelmer pearls.
Follow Bretman along as he takes Vogue Philippines behind the scenes to sneak a peek into his preparations—which involve styling all thirty inches of his hair—and the Gala itself. From stylish catchups with Nadine Lustre, Kylie Versoza, and the Vogue team to an outfit change right before the after-party, see what Bretman got up to at the fashion fête below.
Photo by Brian Meller1/38First things first, I always make time to see my Aivee girls.
Photo by Brian Meller2/38Getting my skin prepped for the big day.
Photo by Brian Meller3/38My makeup artist Carissa Cielo Merced admiring her canvas: me.
Photo by Brian Meller4/38Rajo Laurel custom made my outfit for the evening with my stylist Brian. Y’all aren’t ready for this.
Photo by Brian Meller5/38My hairstylist Donny Domingo perfecting all 30 inches.
Photo by Brian Meller6/38The only straight thing about me is this hair.
Photo by Brian Meller7/38Making sure my smile matches my jewelry… pearly white.
Photo by Brian Meller8/38Waiting for the day my hair is actually this long.
Photo by Brian Meller9/38My accessories for the night: Jewelmer pearls, a mother of pearl clutch from Artefino by Odel, and my favorite Marc Jacobs platform boots.
Photo by Brian Meller10/38Girls gotta have her fries.
Photo by Brian Meller11/38First looks in my outfit for night. Yeah, we did that.
Photo by Brian Meller12/38Rushing out the door because you already know we run on Filipino time here.
Photo by Brian Meller13/38Rajo had the Abaca fabric in this dress woven with silk, so she really shines. I love her.
Photo by Brian Meller14/38First stop at registration with my girls Ticia and Patti from Vogue.
Photo by Brian Meller15/38The girls who get it get it. @Kylie Verzosa.
Photo by Brian Meller16/38Kisses for my bestie Nadine.
Photo by Brian Meller17/38Wow, I look good.
Photo by Brian Meller18/38Another fellow Rajo girl Mond Gutierrez. They did that with this suit.
Photo by Brian Meller19/38Was obsessed with Puey Quinones’s look, he’s everything.
Photo by Brian Meller20/38That’s my girl Marion Branellec De Guzman looking like Audrey Hepburn but the Jewelmer version of course.
Photo by Brian Meller21/38Ladies and gentlemen, the queen of fashion, Bryanboy.
Photo by Brian Meller22/38And another one, Liza Soberano, also in Rajo.
Photo by Brian Meller23/38Bow down… to Anne Curtis.
Photo by Brian Meller24/38It’s always gonna be fun with the Vogue girlies Anz, Renee, and Pam.
Photo by Brian Meller25/38Touch-ups, of course, because girl, it’s hot in here!
Photo by Brian Meller26/38The table is pretty, but really Brian took this pic because he is obsessed with flowers.
Photo by Brian Meller27/38Countdown to the cover reveal… girl, we are ready.
Photo by Brian Meller28/38Rhoda is also a Jewelmer girl tonight.
Photo by Brian Meller29/38Fellow cover girls! Congratulations to Jo Ann Bitagcol on your cover. You’re an icon.
Photo by Brian Meller30/38I never go anywhere without my fan. Heading back to change for the afterparty…
Photo by Brian Meller31/38For the after-party we did another all-white look, this time from one of my favorite Vietnamese brands, Fanci Club.
Photo by Brian Meller32/38Yeah, we ate… again.
Photo by Brian Meller33/38Ok Pam with this outfit change! We love to see it.
Photo by Brian Meller34/38Ran into Neil! Love seeing all the amazing people at Vogue who worked on my cover with me.
Photo by Brian Meller35/38Spilling the tea with Liza always.
36/38And there she is, DaBaddest of them all, your June Vogue Philippines cover star, Bretman Rock.
Photo by Brian Meller37/38One last selfie on the way home with all my girls.
Photo by Brian Meller38/38That’s a wrap! See you next year?
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