BINI’s music injects a breath of fresh air into the P-pop scene, offering a vibrant departure from the typically somber and heavy-hearted themes often associated with the genre. Their lively and upbeat sound brings back a nostalgic charm reminiscent of the bubblegum-esque tunes of the early 2000s to 2010s, evoking memories of hits like Nadine Lustre’s Paligoy-ligoy and Sandara Park’s In or Out.
Their ascent to icon status is well on its way, and their most recent EP Talaarawan proves just that. Over the last few months, they've consistently topped charts and even sold out a three-day concert in mere minutes. Needless to say, the BINI craze is definitely upon us.
Cheery tunes aside, fans equally love their vibrant outfits, especially throughout the recent promotions of Pantropiko and Salamin-Salamin. Remember those eye-catching crochet outfits they wore on ASAP? Leave it to the nation's girl group to deliver a sartorial feast whenever they hit the stage.
If you find yourself trying to cop their looks, well, you've come to the right place. In an exclusive interview with Preview, BINI’s resident stylist and visual director, Ica Villanueva, shares the individual fashion direction for each member of the chart-topping girl group.
"The overall concept for Talaarawan is [having] BINI as your 'best friend.' Their songs are very relatable with our [audiences’] personal experiences and current state of mind. With that being the message and purpose of the album, I thought of doing the overall style or aesthetic of the '90s to early 2000s era. The era ranged from very laid-back cool to the iconic Jolina Magdangal [aesthetic], which I believe is very similar to BINI’s branding."
Ica adds, "The overall look extended to their hair and makeup."
Ready to cop their style this season? Read on!
Each BINI Member's Signature Style, According to Their Stylist
1. Jhoanna
Jhoanna is the leader and second youngest member of the group. She is the lead vocal and lead rapper, and her wardrobe for the Talaarawan era is filled with “mini skirts, and [long-sleeved] tops with fur.”
2. Aiah
For Aiah’s looks, Ica took inspiration from Y2K K-pop star, Lee Hyori. As the rapper and main visual of the group, “tube tops, boleros, and flare pants” are key elements in her outfits throughout the era.
3. Colet
Colet is the main vocal, lead dancer, and lead rapper of the group. For the Talaarawan era in particular, her looks were described as “chill and not girly or feminine.” As such, her outfits are mainly comprised of “track pants with a knit vest, her signature necktie, and a beanie [or] beret.”
4, Maloi
Maloi is what Ica described as the “Gen Z Jolina Magdangal”—the quintessential teen fashionista of the early 2000s. With her “fun and friendly personality,” the group’s main vocal’s style is likened to that of a “coquette girl.”
Their stylist explains, “Key pieces [in her looks] are vintage baby tees with tartan skirts, chokers, her signature Mary Janes, and her kikay hairstyle.”
5. Gwen
“The model of the group,” Ica mused. The lead vocal and lead rapper of the group, Gwen’s outfits are spruced up with “long tops with flare pants and her signature bucket hat.”
6. Stacey
Stacey is BINI’s designated “princess,” all while fulfilling her role as the group’s main rapper and lead dancer. The “most kikay” according to Ica, her looks are completed with pink pieces, mini skirts, and cowboy boots.”
7. Mikha
Mikha is the main rapper, lead dancer, and visual of the group. Often channeling a “boyish laid-back” vibe, key elements in her looks include “baseball tees with a bandana, baggy or men's cargo pants, and sneakers.”
8. Sheena
The youngest member and the main dancer of the group, Sheena’s looks are defined as “very sporty and relaxed.” To achieve this style, Ica shared: “Key pieces to her look are sports bra with baggy pants or men’s shorts with boots.”
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