As editor-at-large of Esquire Philippines and fashion editor-at-large of Preview Magazine, Liz Uy is used to working behind the scenes. With her styling expertise and all-encompassing fashion knowledge, she plays a significant role in the creation of innovative and world-class editorials and in the transformation of even the simplest, most unassuming stars into glamorous cover girls and guys. And while her impeccable style and her high-profile relationships have propelled her into the limelight, it’s only now, with her latest coup as the latest brand ambassador for Plains & Prints, that Liz truly goes from working behind the scenes to being front and center.

The local label is already known for offering feminine, polished pieces that reference global trends; with this pairing, the brand continues to prove just why it has a firm grasp of what Filipina women want and need. Who, after all, has not looked to Liz for style inspiration? With this new role, she makes her knack for dressing up even more approachable.

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(Photos by Mike Dee)