EXCLUSIVE: Chi and Gabs Gibbs Are #SisterGoals In Beauty, Fashion, And Overall Creativity
The biggest surprise revealed by the Gibbs sisters in their Metro Chats interview is that, as beautiful as their Instagram feeds are, they're not social media conscious
There's nothing quite like a sisterly bond, is there?
It's not only clothes and makeup that sisters share, but also secrets and promises and dreams. Or in the case of Metro Chats guests Gabs and Chi Gibbs, artistic talent and musical gifts, too!
Together, Metro Chats guests Gabs and Chi Gibbs live and breathe the best parts about having a sister that's also a best buddy, a style consultant (and copycat), kindred spirit, and fellow overall cool lola in the making.
Check out what they had to share in their exclusive interview on Metro Chats via Kumu's FYE Channel below:
The gibbs sisters on metro chats
The gibbs sisters on metro chats
Together forever
"We have each other," jokes Chi. "We're stuck together," interrupts Gabs. "We've become one person," teases Chi as the Gibbs sisters—growing forces in the vast field of fashion, beauty and content creators—are asked what they've been up to these last months. In case you didn't realize, the daughters of Janno Gibbs and Bing Loyzaga have become queens of the funner, more colorful side of the Internet as of late; Chi is famous for her clothing brand Neon Island and paintings, while Gabs is all about her wide spectrum makeup looks that are a league of their own. Together, they sing and entertain and warm our hearts, definitely a sisterly duo we can never get enough of.
Life under quarantine
Contrary to what you might expect from inherent creatives, the Gibbs sisters are enjoying quarantine for its indefinite free time, rather than stifled by it. "We're enjoying projects with no time limit... We're able to experiment without any deadline," explains Chi who teasers her sister about discovering knitting, of all hobbies. They're self-proclaimed home buddies after all, so quarantine hasn't been tough on them at all. "Hindi kami hirap," laughs Gabs.
Love for "No Hearts"
Though they've both been working on their own passions individually, a collaboration of theirs from 2019 made headlines in July. The Gibbs' sisters debut single, "No Hearts" (which was composed with the help of their dad, no less), made its way to K-Drama "Find me in Your Memory" and Korean music show "Good Girl." According to the sisters, they had no idea that their song had even made it overseas, let alone to international TV productions. Friends had sent them a clip that they rebuffed as "just a song that sounded as theirs," but true enough, it was them on the track! "We have no idea how it got there. We still don't know how," smiles Gabs. "Ka-kilig naman," she adds. And if you liked "No Hearts," be excited. They've been working on new music, too.
Parents who encourage them to experiment
Gabs and Chi thank their parents for giving them the freedom to explore their creativity all throughout their lives. It's why they're so unafraid to embrace individuality and step away from the mainstream. "Our dad would come home in drag, and our mom would come home in a 'manananggal' costume, so we were encouraged at a very young age to experiment. Our eyes were opened to that," explains Chi. Not once were they not allowed to dye their hair, put on makeup, or dress themselves, which, to one's surprise, makes the upcoming Halloween weekend their favorite time of the year. It's a family event, they joke, and their parents' wardrobes are full of costumes and props that are absolutely to die for.
Old war films and 80s, vintage influences
Outside of the family, the Gibbs sisters have other sources of inspiration, too. "We love watching old war movies," says Chi, to which Gabs adds, "Musicals are always an inspiration to us. Period films, books, there are so many things that bring inspiration to us." There's also Abba, Elton John, and a ton of 80s and vintage influences in their style repertoire. They're grandmas (who own three cats), they chide, but the cool kind. Music style-wise, Chi and Gabs cite KZ Tandingan as a their idol and also Haim, a four-part girl band composed of sisters.
Fashion and beauty influencers
As a clothing designer, Chi has made her own discoveries in the last months about the business she hopes to make a name for herself in. She talks about how the consumer has changed so much, so quickly, but for the better. She's happy to see Filipino shoppers research on a brand's eco-friendliness, ethical considerations, and sustainability, and also embrace online shopping! It's the same for Gabs, who's lauded as a talented makeup artist. Inclusivity and diversity are finally being taken seriously in the beauty industry, according to her, and a handful of brands are worth patronizing for their efforts to realistically represent all sorts of skin tones and features.
Social media mavens
The biggest surprise revealed by the Gibbs sisters is that they're not social media conscious. As beautiful as their Instagram feeds are, they take their time posting what they want to share and don't bother with daily posts or looking "current." They do what they want, in their own time. They're not ashamed to say that they often need a break from the Internet and step back as often as they need to to avoid burnout. (Extra trivia: On trips, between Chi and Gabs, Gabs takes more photos! And, it was Gabs that taught Chi how to pose in front of a camera).
Similarities and differences
More is more is their style philosophy. Go maximalist, or go home. They're the same in that sense and in many other respects, but that's not to say they're not their own persons. Gabs is more androgynous, more "mataray on the outside," "malambing," and a crybaby, whereas Chi takes longer to warm up to people but still mirrors a lot of her sister's qualities.
Fashion and beauty must-haves
You'd think that a makeup expert like Gabs would rather die than choose just a few products to live with, but in reality, her top three cosmetic items are just moisturizer, lip balm, and mascara. (Quarantine has significantly simplified her beauty routine, she teases). As for fashionista Chi, it's cheek tint, a brow pen, and mascara. They agree on closet staples, on the other hand: a blazer, cycling/bicycle shorts, and white sneakers. (If it weren't quarantine, they'd replace cycling shorts with trousers!).
Catch fresh episodes of Metro Chats on Kumu's FYE Channel every Thursday evening.
Photos from @gabsgibbs @chiiloyzagagibbs
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