Food and fashion: The parallels that feed the visual sense

Blazer, Undo; watermelon earrings, Plaster Master; watermelon necklace and bracelet, both Ram Jewelry; bag, Baúl

There’s one thing that food and fashion share together–the fast-paced and ever-changing trend to find the next big thing that will catapult those in the industry into being labeled as renowned. With this stiff competition comes the rise of local brands that are cooking up a fusion that both worlds have to offer, making them stand out from the rest.

In theme with July being Nutrition Month, we are dishing out a foodtorial that will make you do a double take on these fruit-themed fashion pieces. Yes, we know. We wish we could take a bite from every single one too.

Red

Cherry earrings, Beading Hearts

The striking color of red gives a pop to anything you wear, thus being a fashion staple piece that ties an outfit together. These fruit earrings might not be lycopene filled like the real ones but we’re sure it’ll make your heart happy just by the sight of it.

Yellow

Lemon clutch, Island Girl; pineapple bangle, Ram Jewelry, green and pearl scrunchies, both Bondi Studios
Pineapple bag, Zarah Juan; pineapple bangle, Ram Jewelry; green and pearl scrunchies, Bondi Studios

Mixing and matching these bold yellow accessories will level up your OOTDs to a whole ‘nother level. Juice out your creativity and don’t be afraid to accessorize with a lemon clutch or lemon earrings even if it’s the rainy season.

Lemon earrings, ac+632; bag, Baúl; pineapple necklace, Ram Jewelry; banana dish, Plaster Master; green earrings, Mimi, top, MCG

Orange

Papaya earrings, Plaster Master; orange scrunchie, Bondi Studios; watermelon necklace and bracelet, both Ram jewelry; top, Undo

Copping these fresh papaya earrings? No 50/50 decisions up in this biz. We’re all in for every accessory of this look.

Top, Undo; papaya earrings, Plaster Master; scrunchie, Bondi Studios

Everything else

Purple top, Undo; sheer blue top, MCG; scrunchie, Bondi Studios; earrings, Mimi; assorted fruits bag, Cult Candy

Feeling blue is the last thing someone will feel just by the mention of accessories, especially a food-related one. Get that glow up–both skin and style–once you get your hands on these fashion pieces that your closet is going to thank you for.

Purple top, Undo; sheer blue top, MCG; scrunchie, Bondi Studios; earrings, Mimi

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Blurring the lines between the world of food and fashion is not an easy task but these brands are able to pull it off. One thing we can do is to appreciate the fruit (pun intended) of their labor—let’s support local!

 

Photos by JP Talapian
Produced and styled by Tisha Ramirez
Creative direction by Tricia Guevara
Hair and makeup by Dorothy Mamalio
Assisted by Bea del Rio, Ida Siasoco, Lorraine Belamide, Kiara Gabriel, and Magi Marcelo
Model: Kahlea Belonia

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