Tag: designer spotlight

Starting a fashion label is only half the battle. Staying in the biz for years and earning your peers' and clients' respect are the crucial parts of being a successful designer. Hence, Francis Libiran's new milestone is no easy feat—and to mark

Clarisse Gotico is reaching deep into her Filipino heritage. In a journey to reconnect with her roots, this young Fil-Am designer is on a mission to dress the modern Maria Claras of today's society. She imagines her muses clad in garments that

G Young of Vero Fine Jewelry believes being a jewelry designer is a calling. It's a profession that not many can pursue especially because its skill set goes beyond the dexterity of the hands. "Taste is vital," as G says. This, along with

At the mention of Paul Syjuco, you'll immediately visualize jewelry pieces boasting an aura of opulence and luxury. But for Paul's new Cristal collection, he gives splendor a new look. Cristal concentrates on "the gemstone in its natural state—raw, unpolished, and crystal-like," according

Charina Sarte is taking us on a trip to Northern France. For her latest collection, she translates the Queen of Beaches into a pastel-colored collection of frilly frocks and gingham dresses, peppered with floral pieces and linen garments. Her Trouville Sur Mer collection,

Cabrini Roy digs deep in her dual heritage for design inspiration. The Filipina-British designer is making waves in the U.K. for her minimalist designs mixed with just the right amount of femininity. The results are pieces with contrasting feels: simplistic silhouettes but complex

Pablo Cabahug is celebrating his decade-long career in the most meaningful way. On November 4th, he's launching his 10th year collection with a benefit dinner for his alma mater, Colegio de San Juan Letran. He's donating funds to aid in "the construction of

Mariton Villanueva wants fashion to go back to basic and all things au naturel, but she's not referring to the form of normcore minimalist aesthetic you're probably thinking right now. Mariton's vision of a stylish lifestyle includes wearing all things naturally made,

JJ Aquino is making a drastic career change. From designing buildings as a professional architect, he's made the switch to designing clothes—and his choice of medium when it comes to breathing life into his sketches is far from what you'd normally guess.

Two years ago, Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran-Floirendo met international Filipino designer Michael Cinco in Paris. At Dr. Vicki Belo and Hayden Kho's grand wedding, the two bonded over their shared love for ballet, specifically Swan Lake—a happy coincidence, as one might call

Steffy De Mylo's fashion journey started with big leaps of faith. First, she had no formal training in fashion. Second, the first work she ever showed Heart Evangelista (who has since worn several pieces by her) was a suit she only made overnight. Just

Chris Nick is a name you ought to remember. He's an emerging designer you'll want to have at the top of your list, especially if you fancy the styles of Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Grace Kelly. With a penchant for romantic

Maymay Entrata is a showbiz darling. Not only because of her humor and childlike charm, but also because of her sartorial choices and fierce runway walk. A quick pull of her Instagram account and you'll see the young actress clad in easy

Over the past few years, we're seeing local textiles in a new light. They're no longer limited to traditional wear and instead have slowly transcended into contemporary fashion. Local designers are instrumental for this renewed perspective on indigenous fabrics, and one of

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,

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,

The thought of having your wedding dress made can trigger fantasy, aspiration, hope, anxiety, and frustration all at once. The weight of a singular decision, compounded by years and years of secret Pinterest boards and Disney movies, rests on the shoulder of

Mark Bumgarner is setting up his brand to be your one-stop shop for all your fashion needs. From ball gowns to ready-to-wear clothes and shoes, the local designer also recently launched a line of fine jewelry and exotic-skin handbags that are fit

Elizabeth Hallie is a local designer who's best known in the wedding industry. She's been in the business for 15 years, which makes it no surprise that she's also on the radar of our top local influencers. In fact, when Kryz Uy tied the

For Jojo Bragais, shoes are his source of joy. They got him through the most painful heartbreaks and gave him his second shot at life after deciding to abandon his practice as a licensed midwife and nurse. After discovering his talent in