Although getting invited to fashion week doesn’t necessarily entail a specific criteria, securing a seat is widely known as a challenge. That’s why it’s a big deal when budding Filipino stars like Julia Barretto and Liza Soberano get to attend the sartorial festival and represent the country in the global fashion scene.
But did you know that some of these fashion week debutantes were actually accompanied by a fellow Filipino celebrity? No kidding! In case you haven't noticed, we actually have Dr. Vicki Belo to thank for their attendance!
In an exclusive interview with Preview, Dr. Vicki revealed that she invites her celebrity clients to international fashion events as a form of gratitude.
“I want to give deserving and supportive Belo Babies a unique experience that money can’t buy to say thank you for their loyalty and friendship. There’s nothing like a trip abroad to get close to someone on another level,” she shared. “I want them to feel special and proud that they are ambassadors of a clinic that’s well-known abroad. It’s also so much fun.”
Curious to know who these lucky Belo Babies are? Read more about them below!
6 Filipino Celebrities Who Attended Fashion Week With Dr. Vicki Belo
1. Solenn Heussaff
As one of their newest endorsers last year, Solenn Heussaff got the privilege of joining Dr. Vicki and Dr. Hayden Kho on their trip to Milan. Apart from gracing the Fall/Winter shows of Fendi and Gucci, they also got to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and meet Hollywood A-listers like Bella Hadid and Aron Piper.
2. Catriona Gray
Two years following her Miss Universe win, Catriona Gray flew to Milan alongside Dr. Vicki to watch the runway presentations of Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, and Prada. The best part: Catriona took the opportunity to don local designs by Martin Bautista, Patty Ang, and Rubrinas abroad.
3. Alex Gonzaga
Alex Gonzaga is another Belo Baby who attended Milan Fashion Week alongside Dr. Vicki. Decked out in head-to-toe designer outfits, they were seated for the Gucci and Moschino shows together.
4. Liza Soberano
Just last month, Liza Soberano marked her first-ever Milan Fashion Week appearance thanks to Dr. Vicki. She certainly made it a memorable debut as well, wearing a showstopping black ensemble from Prada.
5. Andrea Brillantes
Joining Liza in Milan was Andrea Brillantes, who also got invited to the Versace, Gucci, and Dolce & Gabbana shows that same week. She even got to film a TikTok video with both Liza and Dr. Vicki!
6. Julia Barretto
The most recent Belo Baby to get treated by Dr. Vicki is Julia Barretto. After attending the Louis Vuitton show and visiting the Eiffel Tower, she thanked Dr. Vicki for her generosity in a heartfelt Instagram post.
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