Designer Gabbie Sarenas Can’t Give Up Donuts…And Her Clients

Fashion / January 23, 2018
Gabbie Sarenas is one young designer to keep an eye on. Season after season, she’s delivered interesting designs that usually involve Filipino tradition. Her latest one entitled “__________” is Gabbie’s take on the works of Fernando Amorsolo, delivering the same silhouttes and techniques she’s worked while showcasing Amorsolo’s signature elements.
Here, we took a breather with Gabbie for some questions about her life as a designer and also her thoughts outside the atelier.
What will you do if you are gifted with a pair of Crocs? 
If the back is closed, I can use it for driving. If not, can still use it.
Which ’90s supermodel do you want to be? 
Claudia Schiffer
What lipstick are you going to bring with you on a deserted island?
Hard question. Maybe my lip tint, Banila Co.’s Two Kisses Dual Tint 01. It doubles as cheek tint!
Designer you want to have afternoon tea with? 
The late Christian Dior
What carb can you never give up? 
DONUTS. AS IN. I love Cello’s.
Ideal workout partner or coach? 
A lot for different aspects of my life. Lexi Gancayco and/or JP Hipolito for my spinning classes, Martin Javellana for strength training, aaaand SOLENN HEUSSAFF as a training buddy!
Celebrity you want to go shopping with? 
Gigi Hadid
The one dream client you’d trade all your other current clients for?  
None. I love my clients!
The one trend you’d never be caught dead in? 
Chunky sneakers
The craziest thing you heard in club? 
So far, none out of the ordinary….. since I haven’t been to the club since… forever.
Can you draw your wedding dress if you were to get married tomorrow?
Best recommendation you have received? 
Always living by this code: honesty, hard work, and always doing your best.

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