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<p>Celebrity stylist <strong>Adrianne Concepcion</strong> revealed the inspirations behind some of the most memorable styles seen on Gen Z stars at the recently concluded <strong>GMA Gala 2025</strong>, held at the Marriott Manila Hotel in Pasay City last night, August 2, 2025.</p><p>At every gala event, the spotlight is always on the faces, fashion, and overall appearance of the attendees. But beyond the red carpet, it’s equally compelling to go behind the scenes and speak with the creatives who work tirelessly to craft these stunning celebrity styles.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with <strong>Metro.Style</strong>, Adrianne shared the thought process behind the looks of her Gen Z muses at the GMA Gala 2025. They were Kapamilya stars <strong>Bianca De Vera </strong>and <strong>Kira Balinger</strong>, and Kapuso stars<strong> Ashley Ortega</strong> and <strong>Sofia Pablo</strong>.</p><p>“For the GMA Gala, the team went for a cleaner, sleeker, and more streamlined look for our muses,” Adrianne told Metro.Style.</p><p>These themes were clearly reflected in the four young actresses’ blue carpet looks. Kira and Ashley wore their hair in sleek buns, while Bianca and Sofia opted for soft, let-down hairstyles. All four flaunted elegant glam that perfectly complemented their gowns.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754212720020bianca de vera styled by adrianne concepcion gma gala 2025.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false">Bianca de Vera in Marc Rancy | Photo by @no_name_ph<br/><br/></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754212767299sofia pablo styled by adrianne concepcion gma gala 2025.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Sofia Pablo in AJ Javier | Photo by @no_name_ph</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>When asked what she often observes when styling Gen Z stars, Adrianne highlighted their strong desire for self-expression over recognition.</p><p>“The thing I noticed with Gen Z is that they know what they want. It’s not about landing the best dressed list that should fuel their drive—it’s the joy of dressing up and expressing one’s self,” the renowned stylist shared.</p><p>She continued, “When all else fails, you can never go wrong with timeless elegance.”</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754217581283ashley ortega styled by adrianne concepcion gma gala 2025 B.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Ashley Ortega in Vee Tan | Photo by @no_name_ph</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1754212817440kira balinger styled by adrianne concepcion gma gala 2025.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Kira Balinger in Russell Cordero | Photo by @no_name_ph</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p>Adrianne also shared her styling philosophy when it comes to balancing an artist’s personal taste with the stylist’s creative direction.</p><p>“Collaboration and communication is key for any styling job,” she emphasized. “Listening to what your clients want—if they have preferences with the cut, silhouette, and color—is the first step. From there, we can marry our ideas, inject design references, and designer’s inputs to create the red carpet look,” she concluded.</p><p>It’s clear that this year’s GMA Gala looks were not just about glamour, they were about authenticity, teamwork, and a shared vision between stylist and star.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Check out these reels—which give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Bianca, Sofia, Ashley, and Kira pre-blue carpet at the GMA Gala 2025—as exclusively shared with Metro.Style:</strong></div><div><strong></strong><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM44lNVzwJX/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A21795386.199999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM47qDWTYHq/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A21855346.199999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM48TYDTzMZ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A22273244.300000012%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM4995hTE6y/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=810&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A23014015.199999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Photos by <strong>@no_name_ph</strong><strong></strong><br/></p>

<p>Stylist Adrianne Concepcion trained the spotlight on her Gen Z muses at the GMA Gala 2025 and talked about why working with them was not just about being "Best Dressed."</p>

Stylist Adrianne Concepcion trained the spotlight on her Gen Z muses at the GMA Gala 2025 and talked about why working with them was not just about being "Best Dressed."

Metro Exclusive: Pre-Blue Carpet With Bianca de Vera, Sofia Pablo, Ashley Ortega, and Kira Balinger at the GMA Gala 2025

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Metro Exclusive: Pre-Blue Carpet With Bianca de Vera, Sofia Pablo, Ashley Ortega, and Kira Balinger at the GMA Gala 2025

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