Trends come and go, but authenticity is forever

Who’s on the list of Asia’s Most Stylish?


At a glance

  • Don’t be like the rest of them, darling. —Coco Chanel


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Tootsy Angara, James Reid, Trickie Lopa, Sarah Labati, Xandra Rocha Marcos, and Donny Pangilinan

In a dazzling confluence of culture, creativity, and charisma, Tatler Philippines mounted Tatler Asia’s grand reveal of Asia’s Most Stylish 2024 at The Gallery at Greenbelt 5, shining the spotlight on our very own stylesetters. 

 

The Filipinos on the list were headed by Heart Evangelista, who sadly could not make it on account of Milan Fashion Week. Nevertheless, like Christian Tantoco and Carl Jan Cruz, who were also unable to attend, she was warmly acknowledged among the nine from the Philippines who have been counted among the most stylish in the region this year. 

 

Let’s hear it for the six, whose presence at the grand reveal did make the evening sizzle with bold self-expression and creativity, a key criterion in the annual search.

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Sam Thurman and Stephanie Zubiri

In a gown by Carl Jan Cruz, Trickie Lopa went up the stage at the recognition ceremony hosted by Stephanie Zubiri and Sam Thurman. Her eye for art, as co-founder of Art Fair Philippines, is reflected in the way she plays with her body as a canvas of expression.

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Jessica Kienle Maxwell, Xandra Rocha Marcos, Shauna Jay Popple, and Isabel Francisco

Xandra Rocha wore “something fun, feminine, and flirty,” the keywords she used when she collaborated with Rajo Laurel on a dress custommade for the occasion.

 

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Seated, from left: Tina Cuevas, Irene Martel Francisco, Susan Joven, Ching Cruz, and Marga Nograles; standing, from left: Sheila Romero, Grace Baja, Jojie Dingcong, Rocio Olbes, and Techie Hagedorn

 

Standing tall on towering Yves Saint Laurent stilettos and stunning in a Chynna Mamawal blazer and black lace bodysuit, Sarah Lahbati spoke of fashion as “a celebration of creativity and self-expression.”

 

Tootsy Angara wore joy, a pink cocktail dress adorned with bows and her heart on her ruched sleeves. How to achieve her wearable optimism?  “I surround myself with people I love.”

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James Reid and Donny Pangilinan

James Reid took the spotlight in Bagasáo, a brand on the rise representing his advocacy for Filipino designers. “Representing local fashion on the global stage is both an honor and a source of pride,” he said.

 

In tip-to-toe Louis Vuitton, Donny Pangilinan brought his sisters Hannah and Ella Pangilinan along because, as he shared lightheartedly, they have been their worst critics when it comes to personal expression.

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Hannah Pangilinan, Sarah Lahbati, Donny Pangilinan, and Ella Pangilinan

“These are the style connoisseurs who are never afraid to push boundaries and show us what true style means,” said Tatler Philippines’ managing director Irene Martel Francisco in her opening speech, which was more a reminder that while trends might come and go, authenticity and bold expression would forever reign supreme.

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Camille Villar and Allana Montelibano

 

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Patrick Coard, Antonio Ressano, and Scott Woodward

 

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Marga Nograles, Techie Hagedorn, Rocio Olbes, and Jet Acuzar Atienza

 

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Ricky Toledo, Junie Peña, Natalia Peña, and Chito Vijandre

 

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Hindy Weber, Macky Fah, and Julie Boschi

 

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Isabel Francisco, Kifu Augousti, and Nikki Martel

 

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Jia Estrella, Alexa Anandar, Alelee Anandar, Nikki Tang, Techie Hagedorn, and Allana Montelibano