A rundown of personalities that arrived in their own iterations of fashion-forward ensembles for last night’s MEGA Next party
Just last night, MEGA held a party to commemorate its 31st anniversary surrounded by close friends and esteemed guests who have been showing their support over the years. It was a celebration of what MEGA has done for more than three decades, and a spirit of excitement arose as they revealed the next journey that the title will be embarking on.
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Always pushing fashion forward in all forms of creativity, we have seen the impact of diversity in fashion as guests arrived in their ensembles for the night—a personal interpretation of the new era of style. As we look back on last night’s festivities, we listed down the personalities that arrived with style by their side.
Kylie Verzosa
Never one to back down from a good sultry look, Kylie Verzosa came in a hot pink figure-fitting dress by JustBonita. The sheer fabric showed off her toned body while her bust had a criss-cross drape that accentuated her figure even more. It’s definitely all in the details as she added a pair of sheer pink gloves to cap off her look.
Pam Prinster
The GMA star came in looking ultra sultry with her bedazzled bralette. The custom Ushi Sato piece was decorated with rubies and yellow gems that had silver rhinestones around the edges while large crystals tiered down at the bottom of the bust. To balance her look, the black see-through maxi skirt had a subtle shine to them as the embellishments were patterned in an art deco style.
Max Collins
When the classic black meets sultry, you can expect a series of head turns—and Max Collins definitely made that happen. Donned in a Chris Nick design, the actress arrived in a slink bra decorated with a bow at the front, black maxi skirt that sported an ultra high slit that went up to her hips, and long trench coat for an understated touch.
Janeena Chan
Another sparkling dress made its way down the red carpet. Janeena Chan was spotted in a dainty pink dress by Ushi Sato that had floral prints underneath the embellishments—a great way to elevate the usual design. Although, the dainty pink was translated to an alluring style with the strappy one-shoulder, ruffles falling to her arm, and the high slit that went up to her mid-thigh. From the shine of the dress to the elegant draping, it reminds us of the new fashion trend we’ve seen on the red carpet called Shipwreck Chic.
Celeste Cortesi
The beauty queen won LazBeauty by Lazada PH’s best dressed award, and we’re not surprised. Opting for something a little racy, she came in wearing a beige Anthony Ramirez bodysuit consisting of a corset that elevated her figure while the sheer fabric covered body.
Sky Quizon
Sporting a monochromatic white outfit, Sky Quizon’s arrival was nothing short of awe-inspiring. His choice of a white trench coat and chunky shoes made for a cleverly coordinated outfit. His gold jewelry additions, particularly his rings and necklaces, also gave wonders to polish off his ensemble.
Elisse Joson
You can never go wrong with the classic black and white ensemble, and Elisse Joson proves that it can be done with a touch of edge. Another piece by Ushi Sato makes an appearance with a three-piece look that includes a white billowy cape, silver-embellished bralette, and a sequin black mini skirt for the ultimate chic yet sexy aesthetic.
Rei Germar
She’s taking us back to the days of Charlie’s Angels and Legally Blonde with her hot pink figure-hugging dress. A lot of 90s styles came into play with her look as seen on the halter neckline, below-the-knee cut, matching pink gloves, and the curled updo matched with the sleek bangs that framed her face. She’s definitely taking notes from past fashion trends that takes her style to the next level.
Chris Nick
The designer behind the fits of Max Collins and Rhian Ramos also made an appearance, and he definitely didn’t back down from a stylish entrance. Keeping the branding of his fashion label close to his heart, the designer arrived in a structured leather jacket and a white button down peaking underneath, which he then finished the look with a pair of sleek trousers. We are confident to say that he knows the key to looking elegant and sophisticated.
Marj Maroket
The TikTok star wasn’t shy to play with textures with her look for the night. Though the outfit had a cropped coat as an option, the star of the ensemble was the neckpiece that had pearls patterned into a form of a bolero, which was cut right by her bust. She then paired it with a sheer black corset with a drop waist and a textured black shirt for a muted detail.
Rhian Ramos
Chris Nick’s classic black design was seen on actress and friend Rhian Ramos. The coat had a subtle flair to it as sequins decorated the entire piece, two black bows cascaded down the panel, and the neckline buttoned up by her collar—giving a teasing peak of her torso. It was then completed with a sleek maxi skirt for an understated finish.
Onie De Guzman
Dream Maker contestant Onie De Guzman striked just the right blend between sleek and edgy when he showed up to the event in a black Kappa suit with structured shoulders and a black necktie. His silver band-aid, though, was the real show-stopper of this getup. Who would have guessed that an adhesive bandage right on the nose could be such a daring accessory?
Lierge Perey
For the night, Lierge came in with various colors on her side. Her asymmetrical piece, designed by Broza Studios, featured a gorgeous gradient fabric draped across her body and chains that held it up—creating an effortless look from the plunging to the hem. It was toned down with a black mini skirt, giving the well-deserved spotlight to the top.
Mandy Romero
MEGA Woman to Watch Mandy Romero proved why she’s taking her fashion to new heights with her futuristic outfit last night. Designed by Raf Villas, she donned a sculpted silver bodice that had a crumpled detail around the hem while her skirt was finished with a sheer fabric decorated with lace appliques—giving her look a perfect mix of a present meets future.
Janina Vela
Being fashion-forward can be translated in various ways, and Janina Vela keeps the classics close to her heart with her elegant black dress. The design reminds us of the iconic fashion Audrey Hepburn had as seen on the drop waist, sweetheart neckline, and the tulle skirt that gave the dress a nice billow figure. The piece was made by Ulysses Caragayan and we can confirm that the 50s actress was his inspiration behind it after a quick chat last night.
Alex Diaz
With the appropriate fit, detailing, and design, a black suit can still be a timeless and fashionable choice for any red carpet, and Alex Diaz was a fine example last night. The event’s host looked sharp in a black suit with a satin lapel that elevated his outfit to the next level of refinement.
Jaz Reyes
We can confirm that the content creator was heavily influenced by the look she had on from her recent shoot with MEGAStyle. Her two-piece ensemble that included a cropped corset and maxi skirt was finished in a rich shade of red—making her look edgy despite the toned down coordinates.
Marga Cortez
The PMAP model wasn’t afraid to mix up genres with her look for the night. While she had on a structured cropped coat on top of a cropped white button-down, she elevated it by adding a patterned layer over her trousers that were draped on both sides—creating an hourglass figure. There is definitely no shame in the blending game, and Marga may have given us some tips on how to do it stylishly.
Dani Hermano
Amidst the sea of sequins and bodysuits, Dani Hermano had a more organic with an edge look when she arrived in a Rajo Laurel piece. Though her white dress underneath may be simple, she gave the spotlight to the cream kimono that had delicate cuts and a little white bow by the side of her waist.
Tuti Pon
A blend of feminine and masculine style elements was seen on model Tuti Pon. The all black ensemble consisted of a cropped blazer that she opted to keep clean from innerwear, as well as a pair of black trousers. To top it off, she then added a simple choker that had a black flower appliqué seen at the side of her neck.
Jessica Yang
The model never misses when it comes all things alluring and risky. Jessica Yang was seen wearing a JustBonita bodysuit adorned with crystal embellishments from top to bottom—showing off her toned figure. She then opted to wear a pair of crystallized knee-high boots to complete the shimmering fit.
Amanda Zamora
Joining Mandy Romero as one of the MEGA Women to Watch to grace the event, Amanda Zamora was seen sporting a mini leather dress. It was both edgy and sultry with the belt detailing on the straps, corset bodice, and gold metal details that complemented the mini cut of her dress.
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Photography KIERAN PUNAY and EXCEL PANLAQUE