Vogue Philippines
From Ancestral Armor to Modern Adornments, Jewelry Carries Stories of Identity
Sep 2025
Vogue Philippines explores the intersection of heritage and contemporary design in the editorial feature, From Ancestral Armor to Modern Adornments, Jewelry Carries Stories of Identity. The project focuses on the tactile narrative of craftsmanship, pairing artisanal pieces with minimalist apparel to elevate traditional elements like pearl, shell, bone, and carved stone. Photographer Karl King Aguña and fashion stylist Carlos Mangubat employ a clean, editorial aesthetic to document these accessories. Through a series of macro close-ups and portraits, the visuals emphasize the raw textures of metal, mineral, and organic matter against the human form. Soft, diffused lighting maintains a consistent, refined tone across the series, highlighting the interplay between ancestral motifs and modern jewelry styling.
Editorial, Vertical, Tactile
Soft Light
Jewellery
Editorial
