Vogue Philippines
Reliving Opulence
Mar 2025
Vogue Philippines presents 'Reliving Opulence,' a fashion editorial feature centered on the archival work and enduring legacy of designer Pitoy Moreno. The project documents the intersection of historical couture craftsmanship and contemporary high fashion, employing a blend of observational documentary photography and staged editorial portraiture. Photographer and director Karl King Aguña captures the narrative through a series of monochrome and high-contrast images, utilizing natural light and analogue film techniques to evoke a sense of heritage. Fashion editor Carlos Mangubat leads the styling, showcasing intricate embroidery, baroque patterns, and traditional butterfly sleeves that define the collection's theatrical aesthetic. The layout maintains a minimalist editorial design, emphasizing typographic hierarchy and structured, clean composition to ground the detailed garment textures and architectural settings.
Editorial, Vertical, Monochrome
Magazines
Editorial
