Carla Gem Buyo

#MetroStyleWatch: What The Celebrities Wore To Welcome 2026

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Anne Curtis

Belle Mariano

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Laureen Uy

Sharon Cuneta

Mika Salamanca

<p>As the clock struck midnight and 2026 began, celebrities welcomed the New Year dressed in <a href="https://metro.style/fashion/2025/12/17/how-to-wear-cloud-dancer-pantone-color-of-the-year-2026-shopping-1400" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pantone’s Color of the Year</a>.</p><div><br/></div><p>Across Instagram, the crisp hue symbolized renewal and calm, yet it was anything but plain. Stars layered their whites with festive accents, playful textures, and destination-ready silhouettes, transforming a minimalist palette into a celebration of personal style. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767427146635Screen Shot 2026-01-03 at 3.48.11 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @janinegutierrez on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Janine Gutierrez</strong> ushered in the year from a serene resort in Bohol, her look perfectly attuned to island elegance. Polka dots emerged as a lucky motif for <strong>Maxene Magalona</strong> and <strong>Karylle</strong>, who each embraced the print’s timeless charm in dresses that felt celebratory without trying too hard. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767427266334BANNERS (53).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @anakarylle and @maxenemagalona on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767427343635alexailacad_1767268883_3800449309540852128_7263219.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @alexailacad on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p><strong>Alexa Ilacad</strong> kept things heartfelt and harmonious, posing with her family in coordinated all-white ensembles that underscored fresh beginnings. Island escapes set the tone for <strong>Sunshine Cruz</strong> and her daughters, who rang in the New Year in breezy resortwear that balanced glamour with ease, while <strong>Kim Chiu</strong> marked the moment with a tranquil island post, welcoming 2026 in a green bikini that captured both confidence and calm.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767427399996Screen Shot 2026-01-03 at 4.03.03 PM.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @sunshinecruz718 on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767427511854BANNERS (54).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @chinitaprincess on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>Back in the city, <strong>Jinkee Pacquiao</strong>,<strong> Dr. Aivee Teo</strong>, <strong>Sharon Cuneta</strong>, <strong>Andrea Brillantes</strong>, <strong>Belle Mariano</strong>, and <strong>Mika Salamanca</strong> shared their own interpretations of the holiday glam, styling looks with metallics, bold accessories, and festive pops of color that made the look unmistakably New Year’s Eve.</p><div><br/></div><p>From barefoot glamour to polished party dressing, the message was clear: 2026 is yet to be another stylish year. See more standout looks and inspiring ensembles in the gallery below.</p><div><br/></div><div>[[PHOTO ALBUM]]</div>

<p>See how the celebrities styled Pantone's color of the year and more lucky motifs.</p>

See how the celebrities styled Pantone's color of the year and more lucky motifs.

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Carla Buyo

Published Jan 04, 2026 10:00 AM PHT

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Updated Jan 04, 2026 10:51 AM PHT

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