Cebu’s best-dressed ladies

Annie Aboitiz

An exceptionally well-donned lady is one who dresses up appropriately for all occasions — day and night.

While she focuses on self-care, she endeavors to plan her smart, properly fitted outfits — always well-groomed in her own becoming style and exuding absolute confidence.

Meet some of the well-dressed Cebuanas who have a keen original sense of personal fashion style.

CLASSIC: ANNIE ABOITIZ 

A realtor’s realtor who miraculously transformed mountain after mountain into sites for lovely residences and a no-fuzz silent philanthropist of note.

ELEGANT: ROSEBUD SALA

One of Cebu’s grand dames, a desired more-than-just-a-home decorator, she is an arbiter of arts and culture.

INSPIRING: TERESIN MENDEZONA

Ageless with a zest for a good life, this hostess and event organizer par excellance is everyone’s endearing tita.

UNDERSTATED: ANNABELLE LUYM 

Not one to call attention to herself, she redefines the traditional image of philanthropist by genuinely embracing generosity in various forms.

NATIONALISTIC FASHIONISTA: CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO

Her captivating style reflects her personal values and beliefs, such as her commitment to sustainability and her adoption of ethnical fashion.

STUNNING: MARGUERITE LHUILLIER

Forever youthful, she is a sterling exporter of desired home accessories that grace residences of A-listers worldwide.

TRENDY PACE SETTER: TESSIE JAVIER 

 A sought-after lady architect is a joy to watch on every dance floor where she gracefully, unwittingly hugs the spotlight.

REFINED: IRIS FERNAN ARCENAS

She is the best mobile advertisement of her unique handmade costume jewelry, eye catching bags and ethnic garment products and fashion material accessories.

MODISH: JAJA CHIONGBIAN RAMA

Despite being a proud descendant of pioneering industrialists and married to a political family, she has carved her own place in the sun by being the island’s popular event planner.

HAUTE: CLAUDIA BEZZA YEUNG

Once a leading ramp model in her native Brazil, today she is the lovable lady behind the brand Bezza in her adopted home that is Cebu.

STYLISH: CARLA YEUNG MCKOWEN 

London-educated and a citizen of the world, she is a hands-on mother of three adorable kids and a successful entrepreneur in several fields.

CREATIVE: THERESE KO 

A designer of celebratory milestone attires, she loves to cook and entertain at home in addition to her responsibility within the family modular cabinetry business.  

FASHIONABLE: ANGEL LLABAN 

Dotting mother of two sons and two daughters, she looks forward to leisure dives with her husband once her commitments to the clan’s earth moving activities are met.    

VOGUISH: DANESSA ONGLATCO 

A model, yoga enthusiast and a full-time mom, she bakes multi-variant flavorful empanadas.