The gang’s all here with their favorite bags from Gucci Beloved
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They are undoubtedly some of the country’s hottest style stars; founts of fashion inspiration for their many fans and followers. Actress-musician Nadine Lustre, top photographer BJ Pascual and model Jach Manere are not only known for their keen fashion sense, but for their bold, experimental styles and willingness to take it one step further. They’re as at ease in black tie regalia as they are in streetwear. Their common denominator? Their ability to always look original, like themselves—and—their beloved Gucci Beloved bags.
Gucci Beloved, of course, is the collection of finely crafted bags that are either the highlight of an ensemble or the key piece that ties it all together. Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele has been a driving force of this collection, often taking from the label’s rich archives and infusing them with modern sensibilities. From the launch of the Dionysius and GG Marmont in 2015 to much acclaim and enthusiasm. Recent launches of classic styles—the Horsebit 1955 and the Sylvie 1969—has further cemented Gucci Beloved as some of the most desired bags, and worthy investments. In this season’s potent renditions, inspired by jewels, and featuring bold color contrasts, dazzling hardware and precious skins, they are the statements to make when heading back out.
Nadine Lustre’s style evolution is one from the books. Even during her early years in the entertainment industry, her cool fashion sense was already apparent. These days she’s known for her sleek, sexy looks and daring forays into fashion’s trickiest styles. Print on print on print? Sure. Little itty-bitty bikini and combat boots? Sure. Feathers, leather, sequins and faux fur? Bring them on. Her wardrobe is a treasure trove of hot ticket items, from classic, investment pieces to the wildest, why-not items. Like the Gucci GG Marmont that she’s swinging around in this editorial, Lustre is as bold and unabashed. The season’s renditions include glittering sapphire, ruby and emerald color combinations topped with gold-toned hardware, contrast piping and precious skins. Lustre is also seen wearing the Gucci 1955 Horsebit in the fall tricolor shades, looking right at home in the latest key pieces from the label.
BJ Pascual’s move from behind the camera to in front of it seemed like a natural progression. While he remains as one of the country’s top photographers, constantly innovating his style, his natural flair for fashion and good looks have also made an easy—and hot—subject for the camera. He pushes for inclusivity and daring style all the same. As a tastemaker, it’s easy to see why he’s the perfect model for the highly-coveted Dionysius bag, with its signature double tiger head. In this season’s rich jewel tones and lush leathers, it’s the perfect match to his eye-catching style.
As one of the most sought-after models in the industry, Jach Manere is able to straddle that thin line of being able to successfully show off a look and at the same time, elevate it and own it all on her own. While Manere’s own style is of the eternally cool “model of duty” kind, she’s doused it with a lot of color and sex appeal. A quick gander at her social media accounts will yield the willowy mannequin with the hot-to-trot gaze and uber-cool mullet hairstyle in as many looks as there are variations of GG Marmont bags. In the editorial, Manere holds bold-hued bags in supple leather and fine hardware and enamel–a hot pink number adorned with the Gucci double G all along the metalessé leather. Along with the Marmont, she also shows off the Gucci Horsebit 1955 in smooth leather, an archival design brought back by creative director Alessandro Michele.
Photography SHAIRA LUNA assisted by VAUGHN LUNA
Creative Direction JANN PASCUA assisted by PEACHES GARCIA
Story PEACHES GARCIA and EL PEREIRA
Beauty Direction & Styling LYN ALUMNO assisted by RAFAEL MALABANAN
Makeup JELLY EUGENIO assisted by JOHN EDMUND MUNSOD
Hair PAUL NEBRES assisted by ANGELO DINAPO
Shoot Coordination ERICA LUNA and MAE TALAID
Shot on location at THE HENRY HOTEL MANILA
production design MYKE FRANCIS MAYORES
vintage scar JOHN PETER TENCE
