H : The fashion world
is growing immensely
competitive as we speak;
what do you think makes
you stand out?
A : I’m most thankful to
be working very close with
Liz Uy. It definitely gives
me a platform among all
others although I don’t
really try to stand out,
but I do know that I am
different because I just
am -and that’s enough for
me now.
H : You are a fashion
design graduate. Did you
ever, maybe once or twice
in your life have a fashion
mishap?
A : ALL THE TIME. I don’t
think I have ever looked
100% perfect anytime. The
most recent was during my
Tita’s wedding in Tagaytay,
I brought my Suit Dress,
but totally forgot my
heels, my make-up, my
accessories and clutch
back in Manila. I had to
make do with wearing my
sandals for the entire
night, good thing I killed
it- or atleast I think I
did. Haha
H : what are the most
memorable moment(s) of your
fashion career so far?
A : I definitely won’t
forget the crazy projects
we did in CSB, such as
making a dress out of metal
with moving compartments
and using industrial
machines! That was insane
but our graduation fashion
show will still be the most
memorable though, nothing
compares to that big breath
of accomplishment. It felt
so good afterwards, like I
won an Oscar.
The recent ones I’ll
remember are how it feels
to see a part of my hard
work on Billboards along
EDSA or commercials
on ABS-CBN and most
especially reading my name
printed on magazines for
contributing to the cover
shoot. I’m glad I’ve sort
of accomplished something
like that at this age.
H : What would be your top
5 fashion must haves during
the course summer 2014?
A : A pair of Sunnies by
Charlie, tattered denim
shorts, a minimal but
stylish one-piece swimsuit,
one-strap sandals and a
white V Neck shirt.
H : How will you take over
the world?
A : I don’t really plan
on taking over the world,
yet. For now, I’m still in
the process of conquering
myself for a start.