FILLPINO MOMENTS AND OLD HOLLYWOOD AT GOLDEN GLOBES

The first fashion party of the year kicked off at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards and the Philippines was represented thanks to model Kelsey Merritt who made waves on the red carpet and Monique Lhuillier, a favorite designer to the stars.

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Kelsey wore a slip dress and Tiffany & Co. jewelry that made Vogue and WWD take notice. The former cited her pale gold outfit as "a winning formula" together with the likes of Ariana Grande, Cate Blanchett and Elle Fanning. The latter listed her among the trendsetters for her "plunging scoop neck gown with a tuxedo belt-sash at the drop waist, completed by silver strappy high-heel sandals and a diamond lariat necklace and diamond bracelet."

Monique Lhuillier, on the other hand, designed the gowns of The Bear star Abby Elliot who wore a navy one with a pearl embellished scoop neck; and actress and NYT bestselling author Molly Sims who came in a slinky peach cape dress. Monique's designs always grace the red carpet with their romantic, glamorous looks exemplifying Old Hollywood which seemed to be the dominating theme this year.