Based in Paris, and working across Paris, Milan and London, she built her career entirely from scratch. No industry family. No mentor. No connections. She arrived alone at 18, stayed through COVID, and navigated one of the most competitive creative industries in the world by building her network, credibility and access step by step.

 

In an industry where Southeast Asian creatives remain underrepresented, and where Filipinas are rarely seen shaping the image of global celebrities, Aliyah has positioned herself as a leading stylist trusted by talents such as Formula 1 driver George Russell, “Gossip Girl” actress Kelly Rutherford and international footballer Achraf Hakimi. She has collaborated with houses including Dior, Lacoste, Adidas, Nike and Montblanc, and her work has appeared in Numéro Netherlands, Vogue Philippines, Esquire Middle East, Schön Switzerland and ELLE Mexico.

 

 

When she styled Kelly Rutherford for her second cover as lead stylist at just 23, Aliyah deliberately shifted Rutherford’s long-standing “Lily van der Woodsen” aesthetic into something more powerful. Through strategic brand access and bold silhouette choices, she transformed a familiar public image into a sharper alter ego. The result marked a turning point: industry insiders began to recognize not only her access to luxury houses, but her authority in shaping narrative and presence.

 

Aliyah represents a new generation of Filipina creatives who refuse the traditional path. Raised in Manila in a family of artists, she chose to leave the conventional academic expectations often placed on young Filipinos and pursue fashion fully. She believed in her talent early, committed to it completely, and built a cross-continental career through discipline, resilience and long-term ambition.

 

Her work carries a cultural duality: European structure and Filipino warmth. On set, she is known for an energy that contrasts with the stereotypical distant stylist persona. In her editorials, she intentionally integrates Filipino-founded brands when possible, subtly embedding representation within luxury spaces.

 

Her ambition is to elevate Filipino creative presence internationally while sharing knowledge, structure and perspective back into the Philippine industry. She wants young Filipina creatives to see that global fashion is not closed to them, and that they can operate at the highest level without erasing their identity.

 

Her story is not simply one of migration, but of disruption. At a time when Filipino talent is gaining international visibility, Aliyah stands as one of the few stylists actively shaping celebrity identity within Europe’s luxury landscape.