DRESS UP DARLING

In her unique, whimsical style sensibilities, Chloe Sanguyo finds beauty in what resonates best with her and her alone

- MARIAN SAN PEDRO

Beauty is authentic-20-year-old content creator Chloe Sanguyo stands by this mantra. Being true to oneself and other people is something truly special for her. It's freeing, satisfying, and therapeutic. There really is beauty when one breaks free from the cycle of seeking validation from others.

Known for her playful layers and statement accessories, the student-creative learned that being different is actually a good thing. Happy, flourishing, and thriving, Sanguyo proves that her style perspective is a total stand out from the mainstream fashion industry.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE EXACT MOMENT YOU FIRST FELL IN LOVE WITH FASHION?

Ever since I was a kid, I knew I loved fashion. I already loved dressing up, and checking my parents' wardrobes because they got to keep vintage clothes from when they were teenagers. I think what also pushed me to dress up is watching chick flicks. I remember I would find 2000s clothes in the thrift shop when I was in high school, and I'd be so happy. Going home from shopping, I would wear them, and think how I look nothing like those movie characters.

Before, I felt sad that I didn't look "2000s model pretty," but now, I find it funny. I guess the real exact moment that I fell in love with fashion was visiting Japan. People on the streets of Japan would wear rare pieces, and they would walk in them looking so effortlessly beautiful. I also loved that, in their culture, nobody would really care about whatever piece of clothing you're wearing. Everybody is very carefree and doing their own thing.

WHO IS YOUR STYLE INSPIRATION AND HOW DID THEY INFLUENCE YOUR CURRENT STYLE? HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OWN STYLE NOW?