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Maris Racal 27th Taipei Film Festival Look Inspiration

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Maris Racal arrived at the 27th Taipei Film Festival with quiet confidence and a bold fashion statement. Representing the internationally acclaimed film Sunshine, Maris turned heads not just for her performance but for a look that captured the very essence of modern Filipina elegance.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17505071820302.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Maris Racal in a custom AJ Javier Filipiniana look, styled by Adrianne Concepcion</div>Wearing a bespoke ankle-length black-and-white ‘terno’ by Filipino designer AJ Javier, the actress paid tribute to both national identity and cinematic history. “For the Taipei Film Festival premiere, Maris wanted to wear a Filipiniana,” shares her longtime stylist Adrianne Concepcion in an exclusive interview with Metro. But the look was more than a nod to tradition—it was a thoughtful reinvention. “We were inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s dress from the 1954 film Sabrina, designed by Hubert de Givenchy. It’s our tribute to the iconic look—classic, clean, and romantic—but we added tasseled butterfly sleeves to give it a Filipino flair.”<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750507223288New Project-10.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>The inspiration behind the look is a re-imagined version of Audrey Hepburn&#x27;s 1954 look by Hubert de Givenchy</div>That elegant fusion of old Hollywood and Filipino craftsmanship made Maris a standout on the red carpet. The voluminous skirt and minimal silhouette referenced a timeless glamour, while the butterfly sleeves anchored the look in cultural relevance—particularly meaningful given the timing. Just weeks earlier, the Philippines celebrated its 127th Independence Day, making Maris’ fashion choice not just stylish but symbolic.<div> </div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750507283970New Project-11.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Image Caption</div>Her beauty look followed suit: a sleek bun punctuated by her signature bangs, red lips, and a feline flick of eyeliner. The understated yet fierce glam, courtesy of makeup artist Janica Cleto and hairstylist Aries Manal, allowed the statement terno to shine without distraction.<div> </div>She appeared alongside Sunshine’s writer and director Antoinette Jadaone to promote the sports drama, which tells the story of a young gymnast who discovers she is pregnant at the peak of her budding athletic career.Maris recently made waves with her <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/fashion/2025/2/14/maris-racal-berlin-film-festival-sampaguita-look-1923" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">’Sampaguita’ look by Jot Losa</a> and also styled by Adrianne at the Berlin Film Festival, and this time it made the same impact.  She has always been  making a quiet but powerful statement on her recent red carpet looks: that in a global spotlight, you can honor your roots without compromising style.<div> </div><div>Photos courtesy of Dookie Ducay and Adrianne Concepcion and Audrey Hepburn Fans on Facebook</div>

The Story Behind Maris Racal’s Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Filipiniana Look At the Taipei Film Festival

The Story Behind Maris Racal’s Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Filipiniana Look At the Taipei Film Festival

The Story Behind Maris Racal’s Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Filipiniana Look At the Taipei Film Festival

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The Story Behind Maris Racal’s Audrey Hepburn-Inspired Filipiniana Look At the Taipei Film Festival

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Published Jun 21, 2025 08:04 PM PHT

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Updated Jun 22, 2025 01:10 PM PHT

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