September 2018 - Awra Briguela

“[One time], I visited his ASAP taping [because I wanted
to] see him. I went to his dressing room [and saw] that
he was not dressed yet, despite the fact that the show
was about to start. I introduced myself as the stylist of
the Hashtags even though I was just an assistant. I also
informed him that I was the one who messaged him
on his Instagram account. I volunteered to [style him],
and he said yes. I ran so fast to get the clothes at home.
Luckily, I live near [the studio] so I got the clothes just
in time,” the stylist shared. “After the show, [Donny]
cannot stop thanking me,” he added.
His unconventional meeting with young superstar
Donny Pangilinan eventually changed his life, especially
after Pangilinan hired him as a personal stylist. “He
gave me the biggest break that I never ever imagined,”
Ranque gushed. “Now I style him in all his gigs. I’m
thankful that Donnie came into my life [the way he
did],” he stated.
Establishing a Name In The Industry
Although Ranque did not have a formal education on
fashion, his success in the field makes him a stylist to
look out for. “Fashion is not just about the brand, it’s
about how [a person] wears [their clothes],” he conveyed.
“Stylists need to study [their client’s] looks and
personal styles but I [try not to] buy expensive clothes; I
just mix and match,” Ranque shared.
When asked about his struggles, the Filipino stylist
shared how tough the competition is. “There are a lot
of stylists in the Philippines. [Some] already have their
own names and are already famous. One of my major
challenges now is the competition,” he expressed.
His major gig as Donny’s stylist has its difficulties too.
“[Some stylists] are offering Donny free services -
something I cannot offer. But I trust [Donny’s decisions],
we’ve been working for a couple of months already and
we treat each other like brothers,” Ranque gratefully
expressed.
Mark Ranque as a Stylist
Each event, appearance or show requires Ranque to explore
his styling options. His signature style is the High
Clean Street Style, which he uses majority of the time.
“Usually, I choose my clients’ style based on the look
they want or the theme. Since styling is a collaborative
work, I also ask inputs from them,” Ranque stated.
When asked for fashion advice, Ranque reiterated that
confidence is the key. “What you wear speaks a lot of
your personality. Always remember that fashion is not
always about wearing expensive stuff. [Regardless of
what brand you’re wearing], wear it well with confidence,”
he advised.
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