Vogue Philippines

Oct 2025

Vogue Philippines presents Let Them Talk, a fashion editorial project that highlights the intersection of heritage craftsmanship and avant-garde millinery. The series centres on the work of milliner Mich Dulce, exploring the structural silhouettes of bespoke headwear paired with modern, minimalist tailoring. Photographer Karl King Aguña captures these looks in a series of studio-based portraits that utilise soft light and clean, neutral backdrops to emphasize tactile fabric details and graphic forms. The editorial features a range of bold styling, from sheer barong-inspired pieces and intricate metallic masks to sculptural, wide-brimmed hats. With a clear focus on the interplay between texture and form, the images lean into a minimalist aesthetic, incorporating monochromatic palettes and controlled studio lighting to create a cohesive narrative across the feature.