Excess forward
Handmade flower cuff, baroque cuff and pearl necklace from the Opulencia collection(left). A clutch that takes inspiration from the roots of a tree combined with salvaged wood; the tourmaline cuff is modern Art Deco(right). Photography by Mau Aguasin • Creative direction and styling by Luis Espiritu Jr. • Makeup by Baba Parma • Hairstyling by Ronnie Tumamak • Model: Morgan (Elite)• Shot on location at Shangri-La at the Fort
In 2018, fashion takes the lead with the Pantone color of the year (ultra violet) pre-summer trends and looks to jumpstart everything right.
Award-winning accessories designer Ann Ong takes a new direction as she presents a new look in addition to her signature style statement.
Bold, brave and beautiful, her intricate and ornate pieces have taken a new perspective and transcended to the current beat of streetwear. Channeling the vibe of the youth, her one-of-a-kind, bespoke-like creations have hit the mainstream code of affordable chic.
Aside from her seasoned A-List clientele, Ann Ong’s latest look captivates the next generation as she presents a refreshing youthful statement of fashion. Alluring semi-precious stones such as citrine, amethyst, tourmaline, turquoise, agate and jade are fused into intricately gilded settings.
This season, Ann Ong presents not just one but a handful of capsule collections namely St. Tropez, Opulencia, Art Deco, Prosperity and Surround Yourself with Nature. These modern collectives display their uniqueness and distinction between each other and expand the brand reach wherein there’s a piece that suits everyone.
This new energy realized in modern romantic pastels and eclectic metallics fashions these pieces of adornment into everyday wear. The current mood is relevantly taking the brand forward into unexplored territories where creativity and design thrive anew. Her evolving and transcending style reaches out to the young, making her design in excess accessible to all.
Showcasing the brilliance of the Filipino artisan to the world, Ann Ong’s latest collections are once again under the global spotlight as they take part at the New York Now (Winter Show), Booth 3171 Artisan Resource, from Feb. 4 to 7 at Jacob Javits Center, New York City.
With her new style-setting bling, 2018 heralds a fashion direction that’s excess forward.
