Heart Evangelista Receives "Global Fashion Influencer of the Year" in Michael Leyva

To accept her “Global Fashion Influencer of the Year” award, Heart wore a pristine white gown by her trusted designer Michael Leyva. The strapless piece featured a pearl-trimmed neckline and a surface densely embroidered with silver beadwork, giving it a luminous, almost icy sheen. While the gown’s silhouette was streamlined, it structural marvel on its own—precisely tailored with subtle side cut-outs that cinched her waist and elongated her petite frame. As always, when it comes to nailing the perfect fit, the magic is in the details.

And of course, Heart Evangelista is never one to skimp on accessories.

With her hair swept into a sleek updo, she wore classic diamond studs and elongated emerald-cut earrings. Around her neck, a plated Art Deco choker, encrusted in diamonds, took center stage, layered with a rhinestone-studded bow necklace by Janina Dizon—adding a playful touch to an otherwise regal look.

On her wrists, she wore her usual stacks of tennis bracelets, each one sparkling in the light. But the standout finishing touch was her choice of clutch: a rabbit-shaped, crystal-embellished minaudière by Hungarian-American designer Judith Leiber. Whimsical and luxurious, it punctuated the ensemble with a sense of fun—true to Heart’s penchant for unexpected, yet always elegant, details.

Ava Bunny Crystal Clutch Bag, $5,495 (approximately P311,162.62), JUDITH LEIBER, editroialist.com*