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We Can’t Get Over These Met Gala 2018 Looks

No, we’re still not getting over the Met Gala 2018. Yes, we’re still talking about it. How could we not, when we’re constantly bombarded by high-definition photos of our favourite celebrities on the red carpet each time we refresh our social media feeds? 

No, we’re still not getting over the Met Gala 2018. Yes, we’re still talking about it. How could we not, when we’re constantly bombarded by high-definition photos of our favourite celebrities each time we refresh our social media feeds? 

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Benefit, colloquially known as the Met Gala, is without a doubt, a big deal for the fashion industry. It’s where creativity is tested year after year, with celebrities scrambling to get the best designers to come up with their look for the night. 

This year’s Met Gala theme was nothing short of ambitious. “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” sure is a mouthful, but that’s not a hindrance to the creatives.

And like everyone else, we have our favourite looks from that fashionable night. Here’s a list of our favourite looks from the Met Gala 2018:

Lily Collins in Givenchy

Lily Collins just has that air of classiness around her. She’s popular for her sophisticated looks, especially on the red carpet. Decked in an all-black ensemble, she channeled gothic influence and accentuated her gown with crystals around her eyes and dark lipstick. 

Jared Leto and Lana del Rey in Gucci

Mary and Jesus, that’s the first thing that came to mind when we saw Lana del Rey and Jared Leto. The female singer, dressed in a cream gown with gold embroidery, upped her look with an avian headdress and an embellishment that symbolized the Lady of Sorrows. Her partner looked every bit the Baroque Jesus he tried to embody with the golden crown sitting atop his head. 

Zendaya in Versace

The singer-actress drew inspiration from Joan of Arc, dressed to kill in metallic tones and elements reminiscent of the armor of medieval knights. Her short, curled bob and blunt bangs sealed the deal.

Rihanna in Margiela

If you’re a follower of Rihanna, the Met Gala, or even just fashion in general, then you just know that Rihanna always delivers. The Met Gala maven took the Catholic part of the theme seriously, arriving in a papal-inspired crystal-encrusted gown. She definitely shone bright like a diamond that night!

Chadwick Boseman in Versace

Not all heroes wear capes, but Black Panther’s Chadwick Boseman’s flowy cape and all-white ensemble saved our lives. Complete with gold and red embellishments, he was definitely one of the best-dressed males at the Met Gala. 

Ariana Grande in Vera Wang

We didn’t have any tears left to cry when Ariana made her Met Gala debut in a Vera Wang gown. Featuring the famed art of the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling, she wore it with her signature high ponytail and a lavish bow.

 

 

 

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To See and Be Seen: Philippine Terno Gala, A Celebration of Heritage and Couture

by Kingsley Medalla | photography Emmanuele Sawit

The Philippine Terno Gala 2025, curated by Cary Santiago, has evolved into a key feature in the Filipino fashion agenda, highlighting the iconic Terno—a traditional Filipiniana garment that represents a significant part of our cultural legacy. The prestigious fashion event was supported by the Cebu City Government, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the Cebu Tourism Commission.

Now on its third edition, the gala fashion show was marked by the creative forces of six highly acclaimed designers: Jun Escario, Edwin Ao, Protacio Empacis, Cary Santiago, Jojie Lloren, and Joey Samson. Their body of work produced a collection that showcased intricate craftsmanship and delicate hand embroidery, enhancing traditional aesthetics.

Maybelle Padillo

Bernie Aboitiz, Jaja Chiongbian-Rama, Pacita Agoncillo Sode, Oj Hofer, and Rose Cayetano-Henessy

Michael Waechter, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Simon Piggot, Margie Moran-Floirendo, and Cary Santiago

Javi Martinez and Daryl Chang

The evening was complemented by a live orchestra, creating an ambiance to match the designers’ reimagining of the Terno. The experience offered sensory stimulation that reflected the harmony between fashion and live music, punctuated by the presence of prominent personalities in the fashion and social circles.

No other fashion garment embodies the richness of Filipino heritage and culture quite like the Terno. The Philippine Terno Gala serves as both a celebration and a tribute to the Filipino identity, reinforcing the importance of cultural heritage in a contemporary context.

Jennifer Helen Weigel Sarmiento, and Mags Cue

Kaye Tinga, Mia Borromeo and Bernie Montinola-Aboitiz

Jennifer Ty and Tessa Prieto-Valdes

Councilors Edu Rama and Joy Pesquera

Mariquita Yeung and Protacio Empacis

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Behind the Scenes: Backstage at The Philippine Terno Fashion Show 2025 in the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino

By Doro Barandino

What most people attending fashion events don’t realize is that the actual battleground happens backstage. Here’s a peek at the real magic that transpires among fashion designers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, dressers, and ramp models hours before showtime. In the recent Philippine Terno fashion show, a whole team of creatives in the fashion industry produced the most extravagant and whimsical recreation of the celebrated garment in the country’s cultural landscape.

Fabric manipulation simulating bird feathers are the main features in Cary Santiago’s ternos.

Mesh-like sculptural head accessories added to the visual impact of the designer’s collection.

Jun Escario’s relaxed barong tunics are characterized by its fine embroidery on pinya fabric

The modern kimona reinterpreted by Jun Escario.

Edwin Ao’s take on the Barong is both linear and minimalist.

Edwin Ao ‘s modern version of the traditional baro at saya has architectural folds as its signature look.

The classic terno has draping and printed silk fabric on Joji Lloren’s master class look

Joey Samson known for avant-garde designs has assorted neckties as an accessory to complement the color black.

Protacio re-shaped the silhouette of the traditional barong Tagalog.

Joji Lloren added geometric patterns for a more contemporary look on the terno.

 

Unfinished stitches of embroidery leaving loose threads add movement and volume to Edwin Ao’s version of the terno

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Salt, Silk, and Stardom: Ten Reasons Celebrities Wear Amato by Furne One

by Oj Hofer

At Take Me to the Sea, Amato by Furne One unveiled more than a resort/bridal collection — he revealed a world suspended between tides and starlight, where salt, silk, and stardom stitched themselves into every look.

Held at The Hall of the Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, the show was a transportive experience. As waves whispered beyond the glass, Amato’s gowns swept down the runway like sirens called to shore. Here are ten reasons why global icons return — time and again — to his sea of style.

1. Salt in the Craft
His garments carry the wild grace of the sea — textured, elemental, unforgettable. Every bead, cut, and crystal tells a story shaped by emotion and intuition.

2. Silk in the Movement
Though opulent, his creations float. There’s ease in the drama — cascading motion without weight. Ideal for performers who speak through movement.

3. Stardom in the Vision
Furne doesn’t chase trends — he conjures icons. His gowns command attention while allowing the wearer’s light to radiate.

4. Salt as Spirit
There is soul in the stitching — a deep undercurrent of cultural pride and personal mythology. His work carries weight because it carries truth.

5. Silk as Spellwork
His fabrics don’t just dress — they enchant. Each piece invites touch, reverence, and awe.

6. Stardom in the Silhouette
Furne understands form. He doesn’t simply clothe a figure — he sculpts for presence. For red carpets, concert stages, and film legends.

7. Salt of the Earth
Despite global acclaim, Furne remains grounded. His humility fosters collaboration, creating space for intimacy in the creative process.

 


8. Silk-Wrapped Strength
There is softness, but never fragility. These gowns are fierce — veiled in elegance yet unapologetically bold.

 


9. Stardom as Alchemy
Wearing Amato is not mere adornment — it is transformation. A star steps into a Furne One creation and becomes mythic.

10. Salt, Silk, and the Furne Himself
Furne One is the thread. With quiet charisma and a generous spirit, he doesn’t just dress celebrities — he disarms them. And from that space of trust emerges what every artist longs for: wonder.

And in Amato’s world, wonder always wins.

Fashion designer Furne One

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