About Me
Hi, I’m Chloe a Fashion Branding and Communication graduate from AUB
As an Arts University Bournemouth student, I'm passionate about styling and creative direction. My work focuses on exploring societal issues and transforming the fashion industry's negatives into positive change
My FMP involved creating unisex and ungendered underwear lingerie using traditional Filipino materials, addressing the lack of diversity in today's clothing market. By reworking and refreshing these garments, my aim was to attract a new audience. As a creative director, I strive to raise awareness about the limitations faced by religious and conservative communities, while promoting inclusivity across races, sexualities, ages, and genders. Drawing from my experiences as a Filipino, I witnessed how cultural and religious ideologies restrict individuals, especially within the LGBTQ community.
INSPIRATION
Challenging gender norms and promoting unisex fashion with sensuality and provocation
Through collaboration and the formation of the Sion team, I've recognized the increasing demand for unisex clothing and the significance of its normalization. By incorporating traditional Filipino fabrics, I am able to embrace my cultural identity and convey impactful messages through my brand. The integration of Barong elements symbolizes the dismantling of societal hierarchies, transforming them into positive symbols of independence, freedom, and inclusivity that our community aspires to achieve.
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MY WORK
PORTFOLIOS
DETAIL
Ungendered lingerie pieces made for anyone on the gender spectrum.
My dedication to repurposing and recycling outdated garments has allowed me to connect with the LGBTQ community and effect meaningful change. My first collection, "Men in Corsets” exudes a sexy and provocative aesthetic, challenging stereotypical gender roles. I collaborated with a fashion designer to bring my visionary designs to life. Drawing inspiration from the Barong Tagalog and Barong dress, I incorporated their materials and embroidery as a celebration of Filipino culture and history, while imbuing them with a modern twist. Ensuring inclusivity, my corset design will be easily adjustable to fit anyone, regardless of age, gender, or sex.
"What is masculine and what is feminine, anyway? Why should men not show that they can be fragile or seductive? I am only happy when there is no discrimination.” Jean Paul Gaultier
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