The New Nocturnals Ball turned Makati into a living, breathing dark fantasy on October 29, as stars and style icons embraced the allure of the macabre. Created by Raymond Gutierrez and Ash Rye—the same duo behind the Opulence Ball—the event at Shooting Gallery Studios reimagined Halloween as a fusion of couture, chaos, and creative rebellion.
Andrea Brillantes prowled through the crowd like a creature of the night, her feline-inspired outfit equal parts sultry and mischievous. Clad in black leather, whiskers, and a flicking tail, the young actress owned the evening’s camera flashes with her signature confidence. “Halloween is my favorite time to let my creativity run wild,” she said, laughing that her love for costume design sometimes leads to “spending too much on imagination.”
Kyline Alcantara took a different path—half debonair, half nightmare. She strutted in an oversized tuxedo jacket, a ghoulish half-mask, and a cropped blonde wig, blurring the line between gender-bending fashion and eerie fantasy. Her look evoked old Hollywood horror with a Gen Z twist, instantly catching the attention of photographers and fellow guests.
Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee brought performance art to the dance floor in an avant-garde jester costume that balanced humor and haute couture. Oversized shoulders, exaggerated shapes, and a teasing tulle train gave her the air of a sinister showgirl who might make you laugh—or haunt your dreams.
Drag Den alum Shewarma sparked laughter and shock with a satirical twist, dressing up as “Sarah Disgrasya,” a pointed parody of a certain “ghost projects” contractor. Her look—complete with a fake mole, round glasses, and a briefcase labeled “ghost projects”—was pure political drag at its boldest. “Katakot. Korakot,” she quipped online, proving that Halloween isn’t just for scares—it’s also for satire.
Meanwhile, young love took a mummy-chic turn as Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin made their couple’s-ball debut wrapped in layered gray and ivory bandages, looking like resurrected lovers straight out of an ancient tomb. Barbie Imperial shimmered under the lights as a siren in a body-hugging, scale-textured gown, while Kylie Verzosa looked hauntingly divine as a spectral bride, clutching a heart-shaped pouch that matched her ethereal veil.
Other guests, including Jameson Blake, Darren Espanto, Viñas Deluxe, Khianna, and Christi McGarry, leaned into editorial fantasy with their sleek interpretations of the night’s theme. Blake’s dramatic wings drew particular buzz—his nod to the vampire folklore that fuels so many midnight myths.
Ruffa Gutierrez glided through the event as Morticia Addams herself, while her brother and co-host Raymond embodied the role of a dapper ghoul, perfectly rounding off a night where Manila’s elite didn’t just wear costumes—they lived their alter egos.
The New Nocturnals wasn’t just a Halloween party. It was a showcase of dark glamour, creative liberation, and the unapologetic joy of embracing one’s inner monster.