We flew to Palawan one sunny week in 2014 to swathe Catriona Gray in kimono-esque garb and shoot her against the majestic, melancholy backdrop of San Vicente's seaside caves, not knowing that four years later she'd be crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2018. Funny how things just happen! This gorgeous, dramatic editorial came out way back in Preview Magazine's April 2015 issue, but it's still one of our favorites ever—here, check out Nouveau East, styled by Vince Uy and photographed by Kim Nicolas.
IMAGE Kim Nicolas
Black one-piece suit, JAZ CEREZO, cel. no. 0908 227 2535. Pina kimono and belt, IVARLUSKI ASERON, cel. no. 0928 501 3468.
IMAGE Kim Nicolas
Pina top with floral appliques, CHRIS DIAZ, chrisdiazdesigns@gmail.com. Wraparound dress, JOEY SAMSON, cel. no. 0918 959 2541. Sandals, CHARLES & KEITH, SM Aura.
IMAGE Kim Nicolas
Top, P4950, HARLAN & HOLDEN, Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Belt (used as bandeau), IVARLUSKI ASERON, cel. no. 0928 501 3468. Mesh skirt, MARA CHUA, cel. no. 0915 515 8904.
IMAGE Kim Nicolas
Kimono, skirt, and dress, all IVARLUSKI ASERON, cel. no. 0928 501 3468.
IMAGE Kim Nicolas
Lilac dress, P6950, HARLAN & HOLDEN, Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Pleated gray skirt and belt, IVARLUSKI ASERON, cel. no. 0928 501 3468. Platform sandals, P2199, CHARLES & KEITH, SM Aura.
IMAGE Kim Nicolas
Dress (worn underneath), P3950, HARLAN & HOLDEN, Shangri-la Plaza Mall. Wraparound dress, JOEY SAMSON, cel. no. 0918 959 2541.
Photographed by Kim Nicolas
Styled by Vince Uy
Makeup by Diane Lorenzana
Hair by Lance Vasquez
Nails by Nail Spa
Stylist's assistant: Yanna Lopez
Shot on location at Long Beach, San Vicente, Palawan
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