All the Right Notes: The Standout Trends at the 2nd Filipino Music Awards

How many accessories are too many? We’d rather not impose a limit, thank you very much. At the 2nd Filipino Music Awards, OPM’s finest had a wonderful time experimenting with decorative details, and we thoroughly enjoyed the results. Handbags, jewelry, embellishments—we welcome them all, especially when they’re worn with this much commitment.

Clutch Behavior

The best part about P-pop girl groups is the cohesive variety they can bring—an oxymoron that XONARA did well through their clutches. Just look at them: leather, metal, studs, reflective surfaces. Yes to all of them, we say.

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Meanwhile, Morissette’s handbag was already a fitting choice for her attire, yet the silhouette of her accessorry and the patchwork blossoms decorating reminded us of a lantern. Are lanterns stylish? Debatable for many, but that’s all the more reason why she stood out! And we love the contrast of its angular handle.

Full Circle

Turn around, Jolianne! The back of her black IÑIGO dress warrants so much praise, with metallic accents descending along her exposed spine like a necklace worn in reverse. The same circular fascination appears on Jason Dhakal’s ivory shirt, as five unique medallion-like ornaments run down its front. Circles are simple to draw, yet their repetition is so visually interesting, no?

The More, The Merrier

Thank you for the flowers, Jason Dy! Shimmering blue florals across his ANTONINA coat grew more abundant around his collar and his cuffs until the tailoringTailoringThe craft of cutting, shaping, and fitting garments, especially suits, jackets, and trousers, precisely to the body. Good tailoring relies on structure, proportion, and careful hand and machine work, andGo to Tailoring Glossary was wonderfully lush. There was a similar enthusiasm for decoration in Ben&Ben’s coordinated outfits, although they carried their jewels and gems on their chest pockets instead. We appreciate the dedication for more.

Pin It on Me

A brooch collection is an excellent thing to have, judging by the ones worn by Amiel Sol and Wilbert Ross. The latter took the minimal route, arranging three organic shapes along his lapel. On the other hand, Sol’s maximal golden brooch with dangling pearls was absolutely the right choice. Plus points for the heirloom charm, honestly. We have a soft spot for anything that remotely exudes vintageVintageClothing and accessories that are at least 20 years old and represent the style of a particular era, valued for their quality and uniqueness. Vintage shopping supports sustainable fashion, andGo to Vintage Glossary.

Here’s to more red carpets like this. We love seeing Filipino artists enjoy going the extra mile when it comes to style, and we hope they keep having fun with it!

Photographed by BRYAN BACTAD

Anya Oxyn

Senior Fashion Writer

Formerly a stylist who immersed herself intimately within the Philippine fashion circuit for over three years, Anya has refined her transformative, hands-on experience into an insightful voice for MEGA Asia as a Senior Fashion Writer.

Her editorial pursuit possesses three facets: her time as an essayist during her education at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, her extensive experience in digital media and strategic storytelling, and her belief that fashion has a beating heart deeply intertwined with art, culture, society, and humanity itself that is worth uncovering.

Anya’s versatile pen spans a dynamic range of subjects, including emerging local designers, global luxury houses, beauty trends, film and television fashion analysis, cultural op-eds, major events, and beyond.

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