Filipino jewelry designer Ann Ong dazzled at NYFW with her “Divas of Nature” collection, transforming everyday inspirations into high-fashion chokers.
Continuously making her brand known in the global stage months after her New York exhibit in February, Filipino jewelry designer Ann Ong presented another set of unparalleled luxurious collection in New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
Proving that Filipinos are at par when it comes to handcrafted jewelry pieces, Ann Ong’s collection titled “Divas of Nature” did not disappoint in turning her ingenious design concept into a reality.
The internationally acclaimed jewelry designer and three-time Katha Awards winner shared to MEGA that her NYFW collection drew inspiration from her own home. She believes that there is no need to go far in order to be inspired for it always has to start from home—the heart of your creativity.
“My simple plants surrounding my home were my inspirations for my New York Fashion Week. I challenge myself to make them into a reality—a high fashion choker that every New Yorker would love to own,” she explained.
True to achieving her goal, she shared that New York has already given her the opportunity to truly express herself as a designer and highly appreciates her brand and the work she does in the industry.
And as she keeps on championing marvellous gold-plated chokers embellished with semiprecious stone clasps, let’s now have a closer look at five of her incredible creations that she showcased in NYFW.
Swipe right below to witness how her astonishing collection can make anyone a true sophisticated diva:
Ann Ong is located at Asia Society Museum at Park Avenue New York, Cincinnati Museum, and Shangri-La the Fort Hotel, Philippines. Follow Ann Ong on Instagram @anngianinaong for more of her designs.
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