There's no question that James Reid and Issa Pressman are one of the most sartorially savvy couples of this generation—they both have Preview Best Dressed List nods to prove it, after all. Cool and unapologetic, they wear their individuality like a badge of honor, and this makes their red carpet looks all the more stylish. Case in point: their coordinating ABS-CBN Ball 2025 earth-toned outfits.
LOOK: James Reid and Issa Pressman at the ABS-CBN Ball 2025
"The two really made sure they complimented each other even if it's not too matchy-matchy," stylist and long-time collaborator John Lozano tells Preview about the couple's Spring Formal looks. "They have the same vibe, and I think that's super evident."
Veering away from the usual pastels, James was every bit the dapper gent in a chocolate suit and tie by Vin Orias. According to John, this was because James has been loving the color brown a lot lately. Sprucing the monochromatic ensemble up, the coat had contrasting cream stitching and a flower adornment for that touch of spring that the dress code suggested. Tiffany & Co. jewelry added a dash of sparkle to his overall look.
Issa, on the other hand, had her heart set on a lighter hue. "Issa really wanted a nude gown for this ball, and it's the perfect backdrop for her recently launched jewelry line," John explains, referring to the Strera collection from the artist's eponymous brand, Issa. A collaboration between Issa, John, and designer AJ Javier, the final result was a nude corseted, dropwaist dress with strategic pelvic cut-outs that perfectly subscribed to Issa's boho chic aesthetic. She topped off the ensemble with chunky gold ear hoops and an arm cuff. For a pop of color, a scarf necklace with ornamental pendants graced her décolletage, of course, and a matching ring laid on her finger.
Both their glam was on point, with their natural radiance shining through. Mac Igarta kept James' boy-next-door charm with a slightly tousled 'do, while hairstylist Patty Cristobal gathered Issa's locks for a sleek braided ponytail that was lined with lace for added flair. Issa, yet again, worked on her own makeup magic.
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