What happens when the season’s boldest runway moments are reimagined on Filipina personalities who can actually pull them off? You get a dream lineup where Anne Curtis turns Givenchy’s upcycled makeup dress into a full-circle fashion moment, Heart Evangelista wears Chanel’s supersized pearls her way, and Niana Guerrero takes Thom Browne’s tailoring to the dance floor. Because when fashion meets self-expression, the impact is undeniable.
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Givenchy’s Makeup Dress on Anne Curtis
For her Givenchy debut, Sarah Burton didn’t hold back on audacity, and few pieces embodied it more than this upcycled dress—adorned with powder compacts, powder puffs, and mirrors cascading from neckline to hem. On Anne Curtis, it feels like a natural fit. With her signature confidence, she transforms an intimidating piece into a statement. More than fashion, it’s a nod to her role as a beauty entrepreneur. Now that’s meta!
Miu Miu’s Torpedo Bra on Maris Racal
From Jean Paul Gaultier’s conical corsets to Daniel Roseberry gilded interpretations at Schiaparelli, fashion has long celebrated the bust. But in Miuccia Prada’s hands, the torpedo bra feels effortlessly subversive. Sharply sculpted and unapologetic, it takes chutzpah to pull off—especially under something as casual as a knit or tee. And who better than the carefree Racal? She’d wear it however she pleases—critics and the comments section be damned.
Thom Browne’s Jacked-Up Tailoring on Niana Guerrero
There’s something thrilling about a dancer from the TikTok era channeling old Hollywood elegance—think Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire, but with a 2025 edge. Imagine Niana Guerrero swapping her laid-back fits for Thom Browne’s sculpted tailoring—cinched, structured, and unapologetically sharp. The contrast alone makes for an electrifying style remix. Now picture her hitting the dance floor with BTS’ j-hope or BLACKPINK’s Lisa in these threads—we could smell a hit.
Altuzarra’s Tactile Separates on Liz Uy
Joseph Altuzarra’s Fall 2025 collection brought drama with these studded separates—a knit top and leather skirt punctuated by chrome spheres. This look isn’t just bold—it’s a tactile, high-style power move. And who better to own it than stylist extraordinaire Liz Uy? Picture her: hair slicked back, makeup barely-there, the chrome spheres catching the light as she walks. Commanding, effortless, unstoppable. Whether in Tokyo, Seoul, or an airconditioned Manila function, she wouldn’t just wear it; she’d own it.
Christopher John Roger’s Reimagined Dancer Emoji on Lukresia
Christopher John Rogers thrives on movement—his designs burst with kinetic energy, sculpting color and shape into pure exuberance. This red-hot number, a dress that feels like a reimagining of the iconic dancer emoji, feels destined for Lukresia. The Cebu-born model, designer, and artist brings the same dynamism to fashion, where skin meets silhouette, intention meets energy, and style becomes an effortless dance between power and play.
Saint Laurent’s Statement Shoulders on the Kings
Anthony Vaccarello’s Fall 2025 collection for Saint Laurent was a masterclass in feminine power dressing—a nod to Yves’ ‘90s couture, where sharp shoulders met bold colors in unapologetic confidence. Each a study in structure and contrast, it’s easy to imagine statuesque and effortlessly cool couple Joey Mead-King and Angie King in these frocks, dressing in tandem. They would look right at home in a David LaChapelle editorial—bold, vibrant, and dripping in attitude.
Rochas’ Black Cocoon on Felicia Atienza
Fashion can be a form of armor—an instinctive shield in moments of retreat. But in the hands of someone who lives and breathes style, it transforms into something greater: a statement, an art form. This black cocoon dress from Rochas walks the fine line between protection and ornamentation, its dramatic silhouette both protecting and exalting the wearer. On Atienza, however, the lines blur—intention dissolves into instinct, and the result is nothing short of sublime.
Dries Van Noten’s Tasseled Coat on Kaila Estrada
For his Dries Van Noten debut, Julian Klausner embraced opulence, layering texture and embellishment in the house’s signature spirit. His final look—a navy double-breasted coat cinched at the waist with intricate beadwork, embroidery, and tassels—embodies this legacy. Who do we see wearing it in our version of the show? The luminous Estrada, her blunt bangs echoing the tassels, her model DNA sealing the look with effortless poise.
Marc Jacobs’ Cartoonish Cocktail Dress on Dolly De Leon
Wearing Marc Jacobs’ recent collections takes more than just confidence—it demands presence. His exaggerated silhouettes, teetering on the edge of caricature, require a wearer with the gravitas to ground them. Sarah Paulson and Tracee Ellis Ross have mastered this contrast, turning Jacobs’ hyperbolic designs into high fashion moments. Enter Dolly de Leon—sharp, fearless, and brimming with spunk. She wouldn’t just wear the dress; she’d command it, proving that true style is never overwhelmed, only elevated.
Chanel’s Supersized Pearl Sash on Heart Evangelista
Even without a creative director, Chanel delivers. This season, beyond the tweed and camellias, the standout is a bold take on pearls—a supersized homage to Coco’s signature strands, now reimagined as a sash. This is all child’s play for Evangelista, a fashion veteran who could wear it as a necklace, sash, or belt—layered over Chanel tweed, paired with jeans and a tee, or mixed with her favorite locally-made gowns. Effortless, elegant, unmistakably Heart.
Special thanks to JASON JULIAN
Photos from GIVENCHY, CHANEL, MARC JACOBS, DRIES VAN NOTEN, ROCHAS, SAINT LAURENT, CHRISTOPHER JOHN ROGERS, ALTUZARRA, THOM BROWNE, MIU MIU, GIVENCHY (via Website) and HEART EVANGELISTA, DOLLY DE LEON, KAILA ESTRADA, FELICIA ATIENZA, JOEY MEAD KING, LUKRESIA, LIZ UY, NIANA GUERRERO, MARIS RACAL, and ANNE CURTIS (via Instagram) and LIFESTYLE ASIA.
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