The art of freedom and singularity, even unfamiliarity, brings a new era of Filipino creatives who find beauty in divergence. And these are Ish Barrozo, Repamana, Nichicco Asilo, Kill joy Studios, Rafa Worldwide, and Kristine Ordinario
This is an excerpt from MEGA’s February 2024 Issue
Ish Barrozo
In her signature wet look aesthetic, Ish Barrozo was able to create a reputation as a master of illusion and fluidity
Repamana
Circularity through second chances—this is Repamana’s core. With the rebirth of pld, discarded garments comes a new purpose and a stronger narrative
Nichicco Asilo
Behind the strange and grotesque, Nichicco Asilo crafts fashion that is truly extraordinary and hauntingly beautiful
Kill joy Studios
Let Kill joy Studios by Eugene Malabad give you the best lesson on style: Stay unbothered and unapologetically you
Rafa Worldwide
Evoking emotion and self-discovery, Rafa Worldwide translates the depth of encounters and influences into his own flavor of creativity
Kristine Ordinario
In the details is where Kristine Ordinario’s craftsmanship comes in full force, with intention and mastery
Get to know the 32 rising Filipino designers in MEGA’s February 2024 issue, now available on Readly, Magzter, Press Reader and Zinio.
Creative Direction PATRICK TY and RYUJI SHIOMITSU. Art Direction JONES PALTENG. Fashion Direction KAT CRUZ-VILLANUEVA. Photography DOC MARLON PECJO (Editorial); GRANT BABIA (Portraits). Production Design GINGER EVENT STYLING BY GINGER GADDI. Makeup KATCHIE MEJIAS, PAMM MERRERA and CHRISTIAN RAY ARAPOC. Hair KURT ANDREI and VINCE CUSAY. Model GRACE TAGLE, ANNA SIDECO, RAEJELL ROXAS, LOURDES DELGADO, JESSICA YANG and JASMINE MAIERHOFER. Shot on location PARALLAX STUDIO. Styling BITHIA REYES and SHAIRA ABRAHAM. Sittings Editor MARIAN SAN PEDRO. Special thanks to WESLEY VILLARICA of PARALLAX STUDIO, MIKI MIKLAT of MERCATOR, and JOANNA POJAS of PMAP.
