Creatives are the true pride of the industry. At the #MEGABall2024, brilliant visionaries—from designers to photographers—took a seat at the table where fashion meets food
Pinoy pride is a lot of things, but it can always be traced back to the heart of it all—the Filipino creatives. At the MEGA Ball 2024, these brilliant visionaries took a seat at the table where fashion meets food. Curating a palate of passion and pride in their respective industries, these guests graced the occasion to celebrate Filipino talents that caters to both local and global landscape.
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Francis Libiran
It’s all in the details—Francis Libiran presents a strong play of cutout patterns for his MEGA Ball 2024 look.
Shaira Luna
Photographer Shaira Luna channeled romance with her black lace dress and rose choker.
Michael Leyva
Michael Leyva surely knows how to add flare to an ensemble with a classic bow and a pocket chain. The designer was also behind Sen. Chiz Escudero’s MEGA Ball 2024 number.
Rajo Laurel
Aside from dressing Gabbi Garcia for the night, designer Rajo Laurel also came in an all-time favorite style: The suit and tie.
Ivarluski Aseron
For last night’s celebration, designer Ivarluski Aseron went for a tucked cropped blazer. And in true Filipino fashion, he also created Kathy Huang’s woven Filipiniana ensemble for the night—which ended up in MEGA’s Best Dressed List.
Mark Bumgarner
When it comes to timeless silhouettes, Mark Bumgarner is a master—such as seen on his black and white creations donned by Michelle Dee, Sarah Lahbati and R’bonney Nola. Bumgarner himself showed up in an all black outfit.
Prince Padilla
MEGA Young Designers Competition 2024 winner Prince Padilla’s black ensemble is a representation of his fashion sensibilities: Cool, relaxed, and charismatic.
Chris Nick Delos Reyes
It’s almost impossible to not associate designer Chris Nick with the color black—he just owns it. Alongside his muses Kyline Alcantara and Rhian Ramos, the creative opted for a black suit with an oversized lapel and a classic bow.
Photographed by: PAUI GUEVARRA
Special thanks to METROBANK-MASTERCARD, SUNGLASS HAVEN, GLENFIDDICH, HENDRICK’S GIN, LUXE BEAUTY & WELLNESS GROUP, Y.O.U. BEAUTY, GRAB, BYS, OLAY, PANTENE, HEAD & SHOULDERS, ACER, AVIGNON CLINIC, DEAR FACE, JINRO and BARENBLISS