Exclusive: Highlights At The Opulence Halloween Ball

Here's an exclusive glimpse at the much-awaited Opulence 2023 Halloween party

Metro.Style Team

October 31, 2023, 09:43 AM / UPDATED November 1, 2023, 03:08 PM

It’s Halloween again, and costumes and parties are taking over our feeds. But this season just got more exciting with the comeback of the Opulence Halloween Ball today, October 31, at the Marquis Events Place BGC.

Opulence first captivated Manila in 2019 when it staged “Opulence: Let Them Eat Cake.” This year, the Opulence Halloween Ball promises to be a spellbinding fusion of opulence and mythology, and ancient myths and legends. Some of the country’s top celebrities and most prominent names in fashion will come together for a night of unparalleled creativity and intrigue.

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As with its 2019 edition, Mond Gutierrez and Ash Rye, the creative duo behind Opulence, continue to take the Halloween celebration to a whole new level. The invitation-only fashion extravaganza is co-presented by Belo.

“The success of our first Opulence Ball in 2019 inspired us to continue upping the ante for Halloween revelry in Manila,” says Mond Gutierrez. "We're taking things higher on a bigger stage with an even bigger programming this year.”

Their chosen venue for this year’s Opulence Halloween Ball, Marquis Events Place BGC, will be transformed into an otherworldly realm with mesmerizing installations, larger-than-life decorations, ethereal lighting, and opulent backdrops.

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The Opulence Halloween Ball 2023 will also feature a fashion presentation by world-renowned designer and legendary visionary Furne Amato of Amato Couture. With designs intimating celestial beings, Furne will present a 20-piece collection of fantastical gowns with intricate embellishments, sculptural bodices and cage corsets, and delicate tulle regalia laden with pearls, feathers, and crystals.

“I’m truly excited for this year’s Opulence Ball,” says co-producer Ash Rye. “With over three years worth of inspiration and preparation, I’m already proud of what we’re about to achieve, and I can’t wait to see all our friends, guests, and partners have fun at this extraordinary Halloween event.”

The event will also feature performances and entertainment by Jaël, a DJ and R&B artist from The Netherlands; multifaceted producer and Seoul scene standout Ligrye; and Filipino DJs including Marga on the Mic, Emel Rowe, Euric, and Nix Damn P.