For Jennylyn Mercado, JC Buendia made a black-and-white gown that was as Victorian as it was hip.

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Lucy Torres was a sight to behold in this Randy Ortiz empire-cut creation of contrasting but eye-catching colors.

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Nadine Samote’s fuchsia gown by Ed Sy, with its bustier top, chiffon skirt and glittery waist detail, made a young sophisticate out of the lovely lass.

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Snooky Serna sent nice shock waves when she appeared in this J. Lo-inspired gown with a front slit.

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Lorna Tolentino, A-list actress and woman of impeccable taste, came in an exquisite Paul Cabral one-shoulder gown, with select diamond clusters for accent.

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Gina Alajar opted for a pink gown with spaghetti straps, asymmetrical cuts, and a frayed bottom. The effect was layers of femininity.

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Gladys Guevarra rocked the house with her on-target mimicry of Mahal. But the Eat...Bulaga! comic was seriously stylish in this black ballgown with intricate beadwork on the bodice.

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Stately beauty Gloria Romero wore a versatile canary-yellow ensemble with gold details.

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Yasmien Kurdi displayed a welcome calm and self-assurance in this sequined, tie-dye gown.

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Character actress Caridad Sanchez arrived in a trim black ensemble with Chinese-inspired buttons and a Mao lace collar.

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