Trendspotting at VSpot Manila: City’s Best Style Looks

Spectacular style

The city’s fashion cognoscenti and style mavens converged under one roof at the VMAN Southeast Asia launch party in Manila on November 28, creating an electrifying atmosphere that pulsed with avant-garde energy.

The historic evening, marking the debut of Southeast Asia’s first regional men’s fashion publication, transformed into a living runway where attendees embodied the zeitgeist of contemporary fashion. The crowd was a mesmerizing tableau of bold sartorial choices: sleek, dominatrix-inspired ensembles in supple leather dominated the scene, while eyewear added an edge of tomorrow to every look.

The “blade cut” trend made a daring statement, with shirts and tops strategically slashed to reveal tantalizing glimpses of skin across the chest. Scattered throughout the venue were strategic splashes of crimson—from subtle red accessories to statement scarlet pieces—punctuating the predominantly noir palette with dramatic flair.

The evening also unveiled a new chapter in tailoring, as guests embraced oversized, fluid silhouettes that challenged traditional proportions, creating a beautiful tension between structure and flow.

Eyewear

Maverick Lacson at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Maverick Lacson

Yiyoung Park at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Yiyoung Park

Vince Uy at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Vince Uy

Franz Garcia at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Franz Garcia

Moss Laygo at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Moss Laygo

Red accents

Kyline Alcantara at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Kyline Alcantara

Shaira Luna and Zild at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Shaira Luna and Zild Benitez

Brent Javier at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Brent Javier

Wide tailoring

Blade cut

Zach Pena at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Zach Pena

Lharby Policarpio at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Lharby Policarpio

Full-on leather

Jessica Yang and Mikyle Quizon at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Jessica Yang and Mikyle Quizon

Mark Manicad at the VMAN SEA Manila launch party — Mark Manicad

Dayne Aduna

Associate Editor

Dayne Aduna is an Associate Editor at VMAN Southeast Asia, specializing in fashion, grooming, film, television, and contemporary pop culture. With a strong editorial focus on menswear, his work explores how style intersects with shifting cultural movements across Southeast Asia and beyond.

His expertise spans fashion journalism, celebrity profiling, grooming and skincare trends, fragrance, runway reporting, and cultural commentary, with a particular eye for emerging creatives and youth-driven style.

Dayne has written extensively on fashion houses, seasonal trends, designer collections, and the evolving image of the modern Southeast Asian man, bringing both editorial depth and cultural relevance to his coverage.

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