These Filipino muses are the inspiration behind special pieces of these famous celebrity designers. Find out who they are.
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Alaïa had Grace Jones. Hepburn inspired Givenchy. Madonna and Gaultier made history. Designers and their muses will forever leave a mark in each other’s work. The collaborative effort that fuels the special relationship between the two is what makes these tandems unstoppable. Whether it is through modeling, designing, creating, or simply hanging out, the impact of merging two synergized minds creates wonderful art. We saw this happen time and time again. Now more than ever, we are seeing the same practice being done here in the Philippines. Many famous local designers have found inspiration through their muses and their collaborations have resulted in pieces that go beyond simply being beautiful, but also serve to inspire other people. Meet the celebrity designers and their famous Filipino muses.
Heart Evangelista for Mark Bumgarner
During Heart Evangelista’s closet tour, she pulled out quite a number of Mark Bumgarner pieces. This just goes to show how impactful their relationship is to her. Recently, the darling of the Philippines has also posted an adulting video with the designer, where they talk about life, racing, and fashion.
Sarah Lahbati for Boom Sason
Boom Sason and Sarah Lahbati’s relationship goes beyond collaborating for red carpet events and photoshoots. The designer and her muse have a friendship that covers casual hang outs and intimate gatherings. Back in 2020, the designer made the official swimsuit of Sarah’s bachelorette party that went viral on social media.
Kylie Verzosa for Francis Libiran
Francis Libiran and Kylie Verzosa’s relationship is one for the books. They’ve shared a billboard, conquered Miss International, and made sartorial spectacles on the runway. Now, they continue to have a joyous friendship off the runway. We hope to see more stunning catwalk moments from the two once things get back to normal.
Kathryn Bernardo for Patricia Santos
Both Patricia Santos and Kathryn Bernardo are iconic by their own right. The fashion designer to stars made a name for herself while fighting cancer. On the other hand, Kathryn grew a wonderful career in acting and entrepreneurship. The two have collaborated in almost all of Kathryn’s red carpet appearances and continue to collaborate in most of her projects till this day.
