By Dara Clariza Evangelista
In Beauty Empire, Kyline Alcantara doesn’t just play a mogul, she dresses like one. As Shari De Jesus, her wardrobe is a full-scale production in itself: tailored, embellished, cinched, deconstructed, and, most importantly, custom. Every look delivers a message, and behind the magic is stylist Kath Vapor, who curated Shari’s fashion identity with precision.
With her sharp eye and intuitive styling, Kath turned Kyline into a walking manifesto of power, ambition, and calculated glamour. Collaborating with some of the most exciting Filipino designers today, she made sure every scene had sartorial weight, from quiet conversations to explosive reveals.
Co D’Atelier’s pieces are as ambitious as the woman wearing them. Their custom designs for Kyline include a Schiaparelli-inspired halter dress with sculptural neckline cutouts, elegant, seductive, and fit for a beauty queen with a vengeance.
Another standout? A cropped red blazer and micro-mini skirt combo with razor-sharp tailoring, taken straight from Co D’Atelier’s sketch pad and into a high-stakes scene. This was Shari in full CEO mode: composed but impossible to ignore.
Jewelry Styling: Klad PH brought the gold; Iha.style added modern sparkle.
Sleek, structured, and unapologetically feminine, Kristine Ordinario’s black leather corset and fitted skirt brought balance to Shari’s duality: poised and powerful, but never soft-spoken. The clean silhouette gave her freedom of movement without sacrificing edge.
Earrings: Iha.style provided a touch of sharp glamour.
Shari in yellow? That’s not optimism, it’s dominance. Fatima Beltran’s custom co-ord set, featuring a bandeau top and high-slit skirt in a rich marigold tone, lit up the screen in a launch event scene. It was a bold move, and exactly what Shari needed to stand out from the crowd.
Styled With: Klad PH earrings to match the sunshine energy.
4. Aj Javier
No one does drama like Aj Javier. His custom Met Gala-inspired corset gown, complete with sheer boning and a sculptural bow detail, looked like it stepped off the runway and straight into a scandal.
Final Touches: Kataw crystal earrings and a beaded top-handle bag from Mele & Marie added finishing luxury.
5. Rikki Studio
Softness meets strength in this sultry black lace halter top. Rikki Studio’s piece was understated but unforgettable, paired with sleek hair and a barely-there glow, perfect for emotional tension and late-night power plays.
Sophia’s embellished black blazer was a true showpiece. Oversized silver sequins formed scalloped patterns along the entire body, catching light with every movement. The look, bold without screaming, turned Shari into a walking spotlight, equal parts sparkle and sophistication.
Styled With: Vinnell earrings that echoed the geometry of the blazer’s beading.
7. La Oriental
In a more experimental twist, Shari wore a textured top-and-skirt set from La Oriental, subtle, structured, and quietly rich in detail. It was a moment of restraint in a wardrobe that rarely holds back.
Tailoring with attitude. Anna Cheung’s custom suits, one in navy with laser-cut sleeve details, another in deep green with gold piping, proved that fashion can mean business. These were not your standard blazers; they were battle armor disguised as officewear.
Bag Game: Lyn PH supplied the structured handbags that completed her founder-on-the-move aesthetic.
9. Siynici x Seph Studios
In one of the freshest, most rebellious looks of the series, Shari dons a reworked denim corset top by Siynici and a multi-wash patchwork skirt from Seph Studios, complete with frayed fringe and razor-cut panels. It’s giving fashion student at Paris Fashion Week, but richer, meaner, and with better lighting.
Jewelry: You guessed it, another bold pairing with Klad PH.
Beauty Empire may be a revenge drama, but its fashion story, helmed by Kath Vapor, was all about intention. Every designer, every look, and every accessory had a purpose, echoing the complexity of a woman who wasn’t just dressing up for show, she was dressing for war.
With Kyline Alcantara as her canvas, Kath Vapor created a visual legacy for Shari De Jesus, one custom look at a time.
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