Beauty and fashion came together for one night as the biggest players in the entertainment industry showed their interpretations of contemporary art at the Preview Ball 2022.
Held on August 31, 2022, at the Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan, the highly-anticipated event was graced by actresses, vloggers, singers, makeup artists, and stylists whose outfits showcased what inclusivity means in modern-day fashion.
Here is PEP.ph's (Philippine Entertainment Portal) list of pink carpet head-turners.
BEST IN BLACK
The Unkabogable Vice Ganda's black gown is the creation of fashion designer Neric Beltran, who said in an Instagram post that the 'paper airplane' is "Inspired by the work of master metal sculptor @jinggoybuensuceso"
Looking sleek and powerful, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach puts on an all-black ensemble from luxury brand Yves Saint Laurent, styled by Perry Tabora.
Another beauty queen on the list is none other than Nicole Cordoves, slaying in a sweet but daring velvet custom piece by fashion brand JUSTBONITA.
DAINTY DEITIES
Raissa Dimacali, the woman behind Jasmine Curtis-Smith's floral OOTN, revealed that it took her 264 hours to complete the garment by meticulously manipulating the use of delicate chiffon and heat gun, and putting everything together by carefully hand stitching it piece by piece to the base.
Walking down the pink carpet like the goddess-on-earth that she is, Kapuso primetime queen Marian Rivera wows in the Renata dress, a form-fitting pink halter draped fringe piece from Cult Gaia.
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Personifying both the stillness and fullness of life of the forest and ocean, fashion designer Manny Halasan shares how this magical piece was inspired by Hannah Arnold's "innocent yet dignified charm."
GLITTER BONANZA
Musical artist Jesych
The custome ensemble of Taiwanese model Jessica Yang, who goes by Jesych as her musical artist stage name, is another piece from JUSTBONITA that is "inspired by the mistress of the water king."
Bonita
JUSTBONITA's brand owner Bonita Penaranda is all glammed up in her custom design "serving iridescent realness."
Renowned cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao unleashes the "geek who just likes dressing up as her favorite video game characters" in a sparkly custom Mara Chua gown.
PRINTS, FRILLS, AND BOWS
One of the night's most eye-catching numbers goes to content creator Sassa Gurl's custom 'Kumot Kutor Eleganza' by fashion designer Arwin Meriales.
Wearing a chartreuse piece by fashion designer Jose San Antonio, Bianca Umali embodies what an artist's masterpiece feels and looks like.
As expected of one of Preview's Style Icons awardees, social media star Mimiyuuuh strengthens her visual era in a Thian Rodriguez metal beaded top matched with a maximalist skirt from contemporary clothing brand HA.MU.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Aside from the pink carpet, the main purpose of the annual fashion event was to recognize the top 50 figures who have massively influenced the current fashion trends in the country.
The Style Icons
- Heart Evangelista
- Anne Curtis
- Julia Barretto
- Kathryn Bernardo
- Kylie Verzosa
- Camille Co
- Sofia Andres
- Mimiyuuuh
- Sarah Lahbati
- Rei Germar
The Beauty Gurus
- Miss Nate Javier
- Marj Maroket
- Michelle Dy
- Paul Unating
- Anthea Bueno
- Mimi Qiu Reyes
- Raiza Contawi
- Paolo Ballesteros
- Toni Sia
- John Valle
The Life Pegs
- Erwan Heussaff
- Alodia Gosiengfiao
- Jeremy Jauncey
- Ivana Alawi
- Gideon Hermosa
- Sassa Gurl
- Donny Pangilinan
- Bea Alonzo
- Kryz Uy & Slater Young
- Marian Rivera
The Artists
- Francine Diaz
- Niana Guerrero
- James Reid
- Ben&Ben
- SB19
- Moira Dela Torre
- Andrea Brillantes
- Lovi Poe
- Belle Mariano
- Charisma Lico
The Advocates
- Nina Ellaine Cabrera
- Pia Wurtzbach
- Nadine Lustre
- Angel Locsin
- Bea Gomez
- Liza Soberano
- Vice Ganda
- Ayn Bernos
- Catriona Gray
- Mela Habijan
The event also debuted the magazine's first-ever moving cover featuring one of the hottest Gen Z stars, Belle Mariano.
The 20-year-old actress was chosen for being the epitome of self-expression that runs deep and holds a wealth of meaning, fashion, and art challenge.
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