Tag: Local designer

When it comes to preparing for the big day, the bride must not only take time to decide on her wedding gown—her bridal robe is also a must! Local designer Happy Andrada highlights the amount of time spent preparing before that solemn

The best and brightest stars lucky enough to make it to this year’s prestigious Met Gala guest list have flocked to the Metropolitan Museums of the Arts for the annual fundraising event. While there’s no denying that the red carpet alone is always

Benjie Panizales takes tiny specks and trivial details and turns them into a unifiied print for a slew of garments tailored for strong and empowered ladies. This summer collection features cool patterns and bold prints that translate to "relaxed but polished soft

Beautiful, intricate, timeless, feminine—these are the elements that make gowns by Francis Libiran so beloved by fans all over the country and even worldwide. Known as a designer to the stars, Francis’ creations have long been worn by celebrities here and abroad that

It takes a second to spot a regal dress and instantly recognize that it is a Michael Cinco wedding gown. Though the designer has developed a signature style that's easy to spot, his creations have one thing in common: They all astonish.

One thing we learned from this season's presentations is that one doesn't need to look too far for inspiration. The best ideas are drawn from home, from our own shores, and from our own rich and colorful culture.Take Bamba Limon, who looked to

Over the years, Marichu Tan has established her style cred with her ultra feminine creations. She favors lace, embroidery, crystals, and beads that complement her modern and romantic pieces. And for this season, Marichu took inspiration from impressionist paintings, hence the intricate

If there’s anything Mike Yapching isn’t afraid of, it’s mixing unexpected elements together to create a one-of-a-kind piece—and this is exactly the type of cohesive madness that makes his dresses a work of art.For this season, Mike took inspiration from water—more specifically,

Colors may be a big mood this 2019, but Jun Escario proves that whites will forever be en vogue. And seeing his latest collection, we dare not argue with his vision—clean, fluid lines were at an abundance on the runway. Jun's modern

Call it showman chic! Lines and abstract art defined Edgar Buyan's Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the recently concluded Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival. The runway saw an abundance of red, white, and blue stripes printed on an eclectic mix of blouses, buttondowns, ruffled frocks,

Unlike every bright and bubbly summer collection presented at Panasonic Manila Fashion Fest 2019, Protacio went with the road less traveled and opted for a much darker line that serves as a striking contrast to the season.“The whole story is about the

Let Dexter Alazas' Spring/Summer 2019 collection spice up your wardrobe this season. In his recent collection for this season's Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival, the local designer went for the bold and bright route—think predominantly orange and purple hues rendered in embroidered sheer

It comes as no surprise that fashion designer Renz Reyes once got a nod from Vogue. Of his Amazon Fashion Week show in Tokyo last year, the famed title wrote that his collection was the "strongest of the lot," singling him out

"This is the softest collection I have made to date," local designer Seph Bagasao tells Preview. The PEFTA alum, who had also previously presented his collection at the Amazon Fashion Week in Tokyo, showcased a collection that strengthens the brand's ethos and

Straight from Paris, local designer Sari Lazaro brings home her Spring 2019 collection. Sari's capsule collection will be available only at Lanai Manila starting from April 4-7 and soon on her website.For her collection called Sunrise x Sunset, Sari drew inspiration from

Catriona Gray's win as Miss Universe 2018 felt as if it was written in the stars. Her mother's dream, for one, seemed like a prophecy in the making. That, coupled with her hard work and with the help of her dream team,

Did you know that a Filipino fashion designer recently showed in Paris Fashion Week?Victor Baguilat Jr., founder of sustainable enterprise Kandama Collective, debuted his Fiesta Filipiniana collection to a global audience at a runway show for International Indigenous Fashion Week. It was

Rajo Laurel recently launched his Spring 2019 collection entitled 1990. His new offerings for his fashion lines, Rajo! and House of Laurel, are united under the same theme, which the local designer has translated into easy pieces reminiscent of '90s minimalist silhouettes.But as Rajo rides

It's been two years since Samantha Richelle entered the local fashion. We recall loving her androgynous pieces that could easily find a home in every fashion girl's closet. But after her Fall 2017 launch, Sam admits she's sort of plateaued. In an interview with Preview,