GQ Philippines is officially here! For its grand launch, the men’s media title brought together esteemed names across all fields to celebrate its first chapter in the country, complete with the unveiling of its inaugural covers. Naturally, everyone dressed for the black-tie affair. But for many of the women in the room, the expected colors were only a starting point. Metallics, sheer fabrics, texture, 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, and embellishment made things even more interesting.
Ahead are MEGA’s best-dressed picks from the evening and the details that caught our eye.
Anne Curtis
With Erwan Heussaff gracing one of GQ Philippines’ inaugural covers, Anne Curtis had every reason to join the celebration—and make an entrance of her own! Her Alaïa dress had more to it than meets the eye, with knotted details running down the bodice to reveal subtle cutouts.
Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey
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It was severe in the best way possible. Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey stepped out in a structured CDAM creation with elongated hardware cutting straight across the chest. BVLGARI jewels completed the ensembleEnsembleA complete, coordinated outfit in which each garment and accessory is chosen to work together as one look. Stylists build ensembles around a theme, color story, or occasion, and theGo to Ensemble Glossary.
Nadine Lustre
Nadine Lustre was literally glowing in her metallic Just Bonita column gown. As if that wasn’t enough, silver fringe caught the light with her every step. A little extra shimmer never hurt.
Barbie Imperial
From the front, Barbie Imperial kept it sleek in Andrea Tetangco. From the side, however, the high neckline gave way to a dramatically open back. We love the duality.
Michelle Dee
There was no way to miss Michelle Dee in Aisa Yap that night, and we have fashion stylist Ryuji Shiomitsu to thank for that. A floor-length skirt and Gucci heels kept everything else simple—because really, how do you compete with sleeves like those?
Mandy Romero & Sheila Romero
MEGA will always have room for a stylish mother-daughter duo. Mandy Romero opted for an IÑIGO dress with an asymmetrical neckline, while Sheila Romero went for the sculptural pleats of Issey Miyake. Clearly, good style runs in the family.
Vania Romoff
Vania Romoff’s floor-length creation kept things deliberately loose and unfussy, which somehow made the fact that she designed it herself even better.
Bea Millan-Windorski
Hello, Miss Universe Philippines! Bea Millan-Windorski looked every bit the beauty queen in Anthony Ramirez, with Jewelmer pearls proving only fitting for the occasion.
Pia Yanson
A frequent name on MEGA’s best-dressed lists, Pia Yanson in Louis Vuitton gave us another reason to keep paying attention. But the real charmer? That sparkly dog-shaped bag. Hands down, best accessory.
Photos courtesy of GQ PHILIPPINES, Photographed by KIM ANGELA SANTOS and KIERAN PUNAY of KLIQ, INC.
Frequently Asked Questions
MEGA’s picks included Anne Curtis in Alaïa, Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey in CDAM and Bvlgari, Nadine Lustre in Just Bonita, Barbie Imperial in Andrea Tetangco, Michelle Dee in Aisa Yap and Gucci, and Vania Romoff in her own design, among others.
Anne Curtis wore an Alaïa dress featuring knotted details running down the bodice that revealed subtle cutouts, standing out among the black-tie looks at GQ Philippines’ launch event.
Yes. GQ Philippines’ launch was a black-tie affair, though many attendees moved beyond the expected dress-code colors with metallics, sheer fabrics, texture, tailoring, and embellishment.
Mandy Romero and Sheila Romero attended together, with Mandy wearing an IÑIGO dress with an asymmetrical neckline and Sheila wearing the sculptural pleats of Issey Miyake.
Yes. Vania Romoff wore a floor-length creation she designed herself, choosing a deliberately loose and unfussy silhouette for the black-tie event.
