Cover Here are some brilliant stylists shaping the local fashion industry today (Photo: Instagram / @moniquemadsen; @lizzzuy; @cathsobrevega)
Here are some brilliant stylists shaping the local fashion industry today (Photo: Instagram / @moniquemadsen; @lizzzuy; @cathsobrevega)
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As fashion experts and curators of sartorial taste, these stylists are shaping the Philippines' fashion landscape
Fashion professionals work hard to keep track of constantly shifting trends and the demands of a fast-paced industry. The stylist is responsible for shaking things up and adding a unique personal touch.
The key duties of a stylist depend on their client’s needs. They are trusted sources who advise and work with certain personalities to help with their sartorial pickings, from compiling outfits for photoshoots or fashion shows to consulting with brands and designers. Additionally, a stylist’s job is to stay on top of current trends and initiate working relationships from all corners of the industry. Ultimately, they are its purveyors, curators and all-seeing eyes.
The Filipino fashion scene brims with fresh ideas, and our local stylists are always innovative in their approaches to their clients’ wardrobes. Here are some of the brilliant minds shaping the local fashion industry today.
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Gee Jocson
Armed with a business degree and an impressive clientele, Gee Jocson is one to watch out for. Her aptitude for vibrant colours and androgynous forms has made her one of the most sought-after stylists in the entertainment sector.
Pam Quiñones
Vogue Philippines’ fashion director captivates the fashion world with her eye for elegance and portfolio that highlights local designers. In addition to her prestigious masthead title, she co-founded Vestido and Qurator Studio.
Liz Uy
Liz Uy is the founder and creative director of Stylized Studio, whose clients include big names like Anne Curtis and Solenn Heusaff. She also dressed Liza Soberano in a black corseted number by Mark Bumgarner for last year’s Tatler Ball.
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Cath Sobrevega
Cath Sobrevega dresses the woman on the go, evident in her knack for clean lines and sleek silhouettes. A former stylist at Qurator Studios, where she worked with Pam Quinones, she honed her skills at London’s Central Saint-Martins.
Eldzs Mejia
Celebrity stylist and creative director Eldzs Mejia demonstrates a flair for the glam, his portfolio laden with glittery gowns and bright colours. He has dressed the likes of Pia Wurtzbach, Heart Evangelista and Catriona Gray in showstopping ensembles. He was also responsible behind Andrea Brillantes's aswang costume for Shake, Rattle & Ball 2023, a look that sent the internet into an absolute frenzy.
Meg Manzano
Stylist, fashion writer, and creative director Meg Manzano has a knack for dressing her clients in light and unapologetically feminine clothes. Her work has appeared in a range of print and digital publications and television commercials.
Monique Madsen
Tatler’s former fashion editor, Monique Madsen, now heads a creative team at Modeme, a digital branding and consulting firm. Her work has graced the glossy covers of numerous Tatler Philippines print magazines.
David Milan
David Milan displays a keen taste in menswear, piecing together looks that can only be described as elegant yet understated. Media personalities such as Bryanboy, Matteo Guidicelli and Richard Gomez are among many names on his lengthy list of clients.
Kat Cruz
The incumbent fashion editor of Mega Magazine demonstrates a tasteful appreciation for refined luxury. Notably, she dressed Kylie Verzosa in multiple Mark Bumgarner looks for her debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.
MJ Benitez
MJ Benitez’s quirky yet discerning oeuvre doesn’t shy away from mixing muted hues with the occasional pop of bright pastel. Her versatile style arsenal has someone like Janine Gutierrez in masculine Thom Browne for one look and in dainty Vania Romoff for the next. Benitez also heads Milk Man, a marketing consultancy firm.
Joanna Garcia
Joanna Garcia, a frequent collaborator with Nadine Lustre, is a recurring face behind the scenes of many show-stopping celebrity looks. For the cover of Tatler Philippines’ April 2023 issue, she dressed Lustre in a featherlight white dress from Luna by Drake Dustin.
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Julianna has been interested in leading a literary life since she first read Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess at eight. Before working with Tatler, she was an archive intern at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York. She is a textbook Pisces who devotes most of her spare time to her crochet projects, watching classic films, and going through her never-ending pile of unread books. She studied creative writing, global literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. Toni Morrison, Nora Ephron, Clarice Lispector and Jia Tolentino are among her all-time favourite writers.
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Julianna writes about fashion, beauty, sustainability, and the arts. She is always keen on conducting interviews with talented women who are changing the game in their respective fields.
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