Photo by: Chris Anthony
An intimate party was held to celebrate Gabi Wilson and her heritage.
At the Thomson Hotel’s rooftop bar in the heart of Hollywood, Vogue Philippines held an intimate party to celebrate its February cover of Gabriella “Gabi” Wilson, aka H.E.R.
According to the Academy and Grammy award winner, this moment was monumental in highlighting both her Black and Filipino heritage. She arrived in an amped-up glamour feathered dress with a jeweled neckline.
The singer spoke about how special it was to her to connect with her matriarchal family in the Philippines and shoot the cover in her mom’s hometown in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.
The celebration happened just a day away from the 65th annual Grammy’s, where the musician is up for four nominations in various categories, including top awards like “Album of the Year” and “Record of the Year” for her work on music legend Mary J. Blige’s album Good Morning Gorgeous.
DJ Siobhan Bell’s tunes welcomed Wilson’s star-studded and stylish guest list.
Photo by: Chris Anthony1/5Top model and personality Winnie Harlow arrived in a fur jacket, corset top, and pants printed with classical paintings. Proving that pearls have indeed made a comeback this Spring, Harlow dawns a string of pearls alongside her cross-body micro bag.
Photo by: Chris Anthony2/5In keeping with the earth-toned hues, model and actress Jena Frumes appeared in an olive green coat and black leather pants cut to show off her midriff in Y2K fashion.
Photo by: Chris Anthony3/5Hair and makeup royalty were likewise present at the gathering. Celebrity colorist Guy Tang made an appearance, wearing a varsity jacket with Louis Vuitton stuffed toy accessories draped over one shoulder. Tang takes on mood Y2K denim with a pair of distressed jeans.
Photo by: Chris Anthony4/5Siblings Willow and Jaden Smith entered wearing graphic prints, giving the grunge revival trend a rock and roll edge; Willow rocked a Kiss band t-shirt and Jaden had a jacket printed with academic illustrations colored to the tones of a cold thermal palette. Filipino actress and model Yassi Pressman stunned in a powder blue satin jumpsuit and terno sleeves, a proud, modern take on the heritage garment of the Philippines.
Photo by: Chris Anthony5/5The Vogue Philippines team was likewise in attendance, to proudly celebrate alongside Wilson. Fashion director Pam Quiñones takes on Spring asymmetric hems in a chartreuse mullet dress with bejeweled heels.
