V For Vania
Metro|November 2018

Just 10 years well into her career, Vania Romofftakes the crown as the youngest Metrowear designer to hold a solo show. She handpicks her top muses, all wearing a peek into a collection that’s full of romance and a celebration of a decade-long love with ruffles, bows, and tulle

Jenica Chuahiock
V For Vania

There is something about Vania Romoffthat evokes a feminine mystique—a je ne sais quoi captured in a myriad of fashion editorials, magazine covers, best-dressed celebrities, stylish weddings, and luxurious runways. At first glance, the elements of her designs are nothing outlandish, just the usual lady’s touch of bows (by far her most recognizable motif), soft ruffles, layers of tulle, and sumptuous draping. Yet, for all its classic elements, there is something highly directional in her designs, which seems to hit the sweet spot of beguilement and subtlety, between old romance and the modern woman.

These days, it’s impossible to discuss the new wave of Philippine fashion designers without mentioning the designer and her namesake label. Vania Romoffis ubiquitous, as she has come this far, steadfastly building her brand and business over time. Now, as she approaches her 10-year milestone in fashion, we look back into the twists, knots, and turns that have shaped her stunning career, culminating to this very moment as she becomes the youngest Metrowear Icon this 2018—a rare spotlight reserved only for those who have truly made their mark in local fashion.

THE CROSS PATH

Exciting times are always just around the corner for Vania. She had just wrapped up her pre-holiday collection, and is now in the thick of her Metrowear preparations. In fact, a few days after this interview, the hotly anticipated ABS-CBN Ball took place, where she was expected to dress at least two women for the night. Little did she know then that Erich Gonzales, who wore one of her stunning white ball gowns, would eventually take the winning slot of Metro’s Best Dressed List. Regardless, Vania found time to squeeze in our photoshoot with her and her muses.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 2018 من Metro.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 2018 من Metro.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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