VP 2019-12 TONY LABRUSCA DIGITAL

VP/FASHION
Femininity:
THE ULTIMATE FORM OF
SOPHISTICATION
What is the essence of being a woman? This
question, alone, poses a myriad of actualities
with varying degrees. Whether by sexual
orientation or gender identity, femininity
cannot be defined into one category. It
continues to echo culturally over time
through fashion and the arts, among several
others.
IN TRUTH, HOWEVER, MUCH OF OUR
PERCEPTION RELIES HEAVILY ON
STEREOTYPES.
Take vulnerability for example. Society has
shackled women under a glass ceiling of
sexism. Not to mention, this prejudice proves
detrimental and polarizing at worst. Even the
color pink has stood to symbolize delicateness
when, as it happens, it can also represent
fierceness. Hence, the wild incongruity led to a
revolution in heels.
THIS IS WHAT MODERN FEMININITY
LOOKS LIKE.
Women are taking control of their vulnerability
using the clothes they choose to wear. In
hindsight, long have they transformed their
wardrobe as creative outlets of expression. It
has made a powerful statement of vulnerability.
This placed them on top of the tier we so
desperately try to climb on.
WHAT WAS ONCE A MARKER OF
FRAGILITY LAUNCHED A THOUSAND
SHIPS OF DEFIANCE.
Now, their hushed whispers amplified to
thundering roars. Never again could anyone
preclude them from using their clothes to show
the multitude of emotions residing within. For
the holidays, going for the unconventional is
the norm. Wear pink boldly to strengthen your
sartorial approach.
It may stand as a stark contrast to the standard
hues, but its use exudes elegance and chicness.
Your incisive choice of blush nude and rose
quartz will earn you a well-deserved spotlight.
Besides, there’s nothing in the fashion rule
book that says pink isn’t within the realm of the
Christmas spirit.
PERHAPS, GEARING FOR A NEW
YEAR, WE BECOME EMBOLDENED TO
CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO.
Allow vulnerability to be your highly-possessed
accessory. Certainly, the most attractive
attribute you can wear on your sleeves is selfconfidence.
My hope is that women would
start to love, honor, and be the best version of
their true and authentic selves. Embracing your
femininity means knowing your power.
Written by Shawn Kliff Sacal
Photography by Wayne Eda
Assisted by Joy Beronio
Model | Ella Eiveren Lubag of Mercator Models
Makeup Artist | Jewel Navoa
Hairstylist | John Carl Diaz
Stylist | James Bradlee Gomez
Assisted by Lanz Aron Bendana
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