In his Spring/Summer 2024 collection titled “SPORA,” Ehrran Montoya engages in an eloquent dialogue with nature and its myriad intricacies. Renowned for his avant-garde designs inspired by organic elements and living beings, the designer meticulously segmented the presentation into five distinct parts: Thorax, Cecropia, Fusarium, Fungi, and Monarch. Each segment appeared to capture the essence of different facets of the natural world, portraying a mesmerizing narrative that harmonized the beauty and complexity found within organic matter and creatures. Montoya’s collection not only showcased his artistic prowess but also celebrated the interconnectedness between fashion and the environment, inviting the audience to witness a stunning portrayal of nature’s awe-inspiring diversity and elegance.

To conclude the show with a flourish, Ehrran Montoya selected his celebrity muses to showcase ensembles inspired by the graceful and majestic monarch butterfly. Notably, among these muses was Barbie Forteza, acclaimed for her roles in “Maria Clara at Ibarra” and “Maging Sino Ka Man,” elegantly displaying Montoya’s butterfly-inspired creations on the runway.

Barbie’s debut runway appearance was an unforgettable moment, especially in the show-stopping gown she elegantly adorned. Preview had an exclusive conversation with the actress’ stylist, Jan Raroque, to unveil the creative process and details behind her captivating look.

Jan, along with co-stylist Regi Cruz, joined forces with the designer’s creative team, meticulously crafting Barbie’s debut runway appearance. The ensemble assigned to her was a meticulously detailed halter serpentine gown featuring a detachable train made from yards of ethereal tulle. Delicate pastel-hued beadwork embellished the gown, designed to evoke the shimmering allure akin to the delicate scales adorning a monarch butterfly’s wings.