Much like the collection, she describes her personal style as classic and sexy. “Your clothes should make you feel like a more confident version of yourself,” she explains. Her present obsession lies with fitted silhouettes paired with a baggy element, keeping it feminine and current. On her days off, she keeps it simple with her go-to look being a combination of a red t-shirt and cool-blue denim jeans. Raid her closet and you’ll discover a collection of neutral pieces which she loves to accentuate with a statement bag, shoe, or accessory. “At the end of the day it’s just about what you feel you look good in!”

The effortless duality is something she picked up from her ultimate fashion icon, her Mamita, the Filipina music legend Pilita Corrales. “She’s always had two personas, one that’s really glam, sexy, and for show, and the one at home where she’s just in a white polo and leggings while still looking classy.” Familial fashion influences don’t end there, as Janine recounts the excitement she felt upon getting cast as a Bench girl, with one of the reasons being her uncle Richard Gutierrez and family friend Solenn Heussaff, whose time with the brand stems as early as the aughts.

As a woman in the modern world, Janine isn’t exempt from the reality of microaggressions within the patriarchy. Her most common subject of annoyance? Mansplaining. “It’s an annoying everyday thing that just happens.” When asked how men can be more involved and show support for women, she says that you can start there. “[Men can help by] really listening to women. Before explaining something like you know everything, maybe ask first if they know something about it,” Janine continues with some more suggestions, “Then in the workplace; equal wages; equal opportunities; gender parity. I really look forward to the day that that’s a reality.”

While Janine herself is a role model for women everywhere, she too has women to look up to. Apart from the ones at home, she looks towards the likes of Jane Fonda and Drew Barrymore. “I just love that there are so many chapters to a woman’s life! Especially Jane Fonda, starting from the daughter of an actor to becoming an award winning actress, to becoming an activist.” The tale is reminiscent of Janine’s own journey, a testament to her own growth and success. “You keep growing throughout your life and you’re able to inspire people from your own personal growth. I like that they take initiative and they’re really passionate. I think that’s something that catches on with the people around you.”