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Photography Emil Siapno.

 
 
 

An ode to 90s nail art posters, textiles and Filipino moms, starring jewelry designer Michele Marsili

Photography Emil Siapno
Creative Direction & Styling Stephanie Gancayco
Nail Design Rozel Cruz

From Hella Pinay 03: The Culture Issue - Spring/Summer 2022.

 
 
 

Nails inspired by the intricate woven patterns found in banig, the indispensable handwoven multi-use mats found in Filipino homes. Rings by Ina Sol x Anito. Photography Emil Siapno.

 
 

Rings by Ina Sol x Anito. Photography Emil Siapno.

Rings by Ina Sol x Anito. Photography Emil Siapno.

 

Michele, who is of Bontoc and Kankanaey Benguet Igorot and mixed Xicana ancestry, wears a traditional divet outfit of the Indigenous peoples of Benguet Province. The nail designs are inspired by colors and symbols commonly used in Ibaloi, Kankanaey & Benguet textiles.

Laser Cut Lingling O Earrings, rings by Ina Sol x Anito. Septum jewelry by ikuaxa yaomitl tetliltik. Photography Emil Siapno.

 

Wooden Kappi Earrings and rings by Ina Sol x Anito. Photography Emil Siapno.

Maarte af! Inspired by our moms’ and lolas’ ornate as hell formal terno looks. Ear cuffs and Brass Lingling O Necklace by Ina Sol. Photography Emil Siapno.

 

Vintage Filipino Red Abalone Shell Earrings by Ina Sol. Photography Emil Siapno.

Photography Emil Siapno.

 
 

From Hella Pinay 03: The Culture Issue - Spring/Summer 2022.

Makeup Michele Marsili. Styling Assistant Roland Theo Capulong. Model Michele Marsili. All jewelry by Ina Sol. Special Thanks Kim Requesto. Photographed for Hella Pinay 03: The Culture Issue - Spring/Summer 2022.

 
 

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