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Metro Exclusive: The Inspiration Behind Kim Chiu's Look For The Content Asia Awards 2024

In this Metro exclusive, hear from designer Francis Libiran and celebrity stylist Adrianne Concepcion.

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Carla Buyo

<p><strong>Kim Chiu</strong> banners Filipina pride at the prestigious <strong>Content Asia Awards</strong> in Taipei, Taiwan. Kim expressed her excitement for the event after receiving a nomination as Best Female Lead in a TV Programme/Series for her performance in the hit ABS-CBN drama series <em>Linlang</em>. </p><div><br/></div><p>Kim donned a stunning<strong> Francis Libiran</strong> gown styled with jewelry from Diagold and a minaudière from Bling &amp; Co. In an exclusive conversation with Francis Libiran, the designer shares how he designed this custom look for the actress.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/45d44c01-034b-4008-8526-a7c0dff9d406_snapinsta.app_458575267_18462021328006398_2169235070190368681_n_1080.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kim Chiu at the Content Asia Awards 2024 <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photo from Jake Galvez  </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>This collaboration is one for the books. The gown Francis designed for Kim Chiu showcases her captivating curves. &#x27;It&#x27;s a jet black cut-out corset gown that shows her effortless allure. For me, Kim is the true embodiment of confidence and style,&#x27; says Francis.</p><div><br/></div><p>Kim&#x27;s good friend and stylist, <strong>Adrianne Concepcion</strong>, wants this look to show a sleeker, sharper Kim in terms of style. &#x27;This look is sexy and strategic. It has a tuxedo lapel detail on the waist to give it a sartorial edge. Nothing too sweet and feminine as an ode to her character Juliana in <em>Linlang</em>.&#x27;</p><div><br/></div><p>Take a look at the gallery below to see exclusive photos of Kim moment before the awards show.</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d0c2f104-1820-465e-8382-086ac34159cf_b-kim-chiu-content-asia-awards.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4ce54013-3fb3-4b99-90d5-4c7985dae10d_screen%20shot%202024-09-06%20at%2010.10.39%20am.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4706bb05-b2aa-4581-ba51-c887f8fbd1a6_screen%20shot%202024-09-06%20at%2010.10.23%20am.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d7e5c4e7-497e-4ff6-b65f-da6b05bc49b4_screen%20shot%202024-09-06%20at%2010.11.00%20am.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e7f5474b-6126-4fe0-83db-3d7ad6997d2c_snapinsta.app_458505396_18462021319006398_5464484402830362225_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/db2e8348-306a-47bc-912f-e07f9c8d3994_snapinsta.app_458329271_18462021337006398_1726397874176760297_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f66d48a9-4098-4a5c-ba40-5e2a81711358_snapinsta.app_458575267_18462021328006398_2169235070190368681_n_1080.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Kim wearing Francis Libiran.<cite>Photo from Adrianne Concepcion</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Kim wearing Francis Libiran.<cite>Photo from Adrianne Concepcion</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Kim wearing Francis Libiran.<cite>Photo from Adrianne Concepcion</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - A closer look at Kim&#x27;s stunning Diagold necklace.<cite>Photo from Jake Galvez</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - Moments before the awards show!<cite>Photo from Jake Galvez</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p> - A beauty!<cite>Photo from Jake Galvez</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><em><br/></em></div><div><em>Photo Courtesy of Adrianne Concepcion and Jake Galvez</em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/janine-gutierrez-vania-romoff-venice-film-festival/38881" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Inspiration Behind Janine Gutierrez’s First Red Carpet Look At Venice Film Festival</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/judy-ann-santos-beach-chic/38821" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Judy Ann Santos Looks Beach Chic In This Swimwear Post</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/runway/bench-fashion-week-bench-body-2024/38866" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Highly Anticipated Bench Body Show Made A Star-Studded Comeback </a></div>