As time courses, new facets and layers of Francine are introduced — and we have yet to unpack them all. In truth, a single word fails to capture the intricacies of her journey. She reels us in a piece of fool-proof fashion advice she followed religiously while cementing her space in the industry — "All I’ve ever known is manamit ka ayon sa edad mo.” She further notes, "Now that I’m in my twenties, I like to keep it simple, clean, and elevated." From recalling early fashion inspirations such as "the Barbie movies, since they’re all fashionistas" — to current subdued style inclinations, namely the old money style or the clean girl aesthetic, this disposition has remained constant in her life.

Fashion has always been a playground for this multihyphenate, and at the core of it all, it keeps Francine afloat. "Fashion is something na parang hindi ko kayang bitawan. It's therapy for me, maybe because it's in my nature as a woman. It also helps in boosting my confidence."

With confidence at the forefront of building her sense of style, she urges young women to show up in looks that laud their authentic selves above all else. "Kung saan mo nakikita yung sarili mong maganda ka, and kung saan ka masaya. Yun yung natutunan ko sa sarili ko, na I don’t really need to follow a trend just because everyone else is doing it.”

Leveling up from here on out is already as clear as day for Francine. Wherever this young star goes, statements are made. This 2024, she’s focused on amplifying her presence even more through creative synergies, one of the many being a collaborative musical piece with Korean popstar, Seo In-guk. The future knows no bounds for Francine, and she’s only getting started.