Romantic dresses that spark the imagination highlight a woman’s beauty and grace.
White aesthetic
Well-thought-out details and meticulous, artisanal craftsmanship add to the grandeur of haute couture
Coming up roses
Floral-themed creations embody femininity. Throw in some frills and flounce for added fun and dimension—the bigger, the better!
Every inch a lady
Saccharine lace and fancy embroidery become contemporary with a clever and tasteful show of skin
Divine inspiration
Regal and sophisticated references make for couture pieces fit for a queen
New romantic
Stand out in a conversation piece that draws the eye at all angles
A piece of heaven
Feathers and luster are the stuff of ethereal dreams
Great lengths
Reimagined classics take on new shapes, frills, and fabrication
Sheer beauty
Ingenious designs that celebrate the female form are today’s pièce de résistance
Bright things to come
Sometimes, you don’t need much. Vivid colors and volume on unornamented frocks provide maximum impact
Photographs by Dookie Ducay of New Monarq Creativx
Styling by Luis Espiritu Jr. with associate stylists Vanessa Martinez and Grace Caison
Makeup by Ria Aquino, M.A.C Affiliate Artist
Hairstyle by Patty Inojales
Model Lyndsay Boszko of IM Agency
Shot on location at San Ignacio Church, Intramuros, Manila featuring the ‘Kwentong Kutsero’ exhibit by Ged Merino, curated by The Drawing Room Contemporary Art
Special thanks to Atty. Guiller Asido, Intramuros administrator; ArCH. Ramil Tibayan, officer-in-charge, Intramuros Administration Cultural Properties Conservation Division; and Mr. Dino Santos
Where to buy
Dennis Lustico mobile no. (0926) 756-0494, d_lustico@yahoo.com
Francis Libiran tel. nos. 8925-5495 (Quezon City), 8823-1003 (Makati), libiran.francis@gmail.com
Jewelmer Peninsula Manila, Shangri-La at the Fort, TriNoma, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Glorietta, Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Edsa Shangri-La, www.jewelmer.com
Joey Samson mobile no. (0918) 959-2541
Randy Ortiz tel. no. 8922-8375, www.randyortiz.com
Rhett Eala 316 Lirio St., Palm Village, Makati; mobile no. (0917) 529-3933
