Effortless Chic Visionary
11:00AM – POWER BRUNCH
REGARDLESS OF HOW MANY FASHION PLATFORMS HAVE FEATURED BEA VALDES, from local lifestyle authorities to international acclaim, there’s always that cool sense of satisfaction that emanates from her. “It’s always an honor!” she remarks, her eyes smiling to match her grin.
In a word, Bea is an artist. That’s putting it very modestly, but what other accolade is there to encompass the sheer scope of her body of work? From designing accessories in her Bea Valdes brand (which, over the years have been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, CNN, British Vogue, and more) to her interior design collaborations, such as the Roche Bobois X Bea Valdes collection, then to her art installations, and finally to her ready-to-wear line for Ideé Clothing, Bea’s creative prowess transcends art—be it on a page, canvas, textile, or wood.
This story is from the February 2019 edition of Metro.
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