Tag: fashion designer

At your wedding where a million things could go wrong, you can rest assured that at least your gown won't be one of them. That is, if you decide to wear an Ito Curata creation on your big day. Ito is not your

To give a powerful boost to their Bench/Active collection this season, Bench has brought in New York-based designer Willy Chavarria, a fresh name on the international fashion scene who's gaining traction for his workwear pieces heavily inspired by traditional work uniforms and jail clothing. On his collaboration with Bench,

"Sublime meets ridiculous," Mihara Yasuhiro quips when asked about the look of his collection for Bench Fashion Week 2019. The renowned fashion designer, beloved by top-tier Japanese stars like Arashi and Shun Oguri, further explains: "The theme is 'justified error.' Nowadays, technology is getting very advanced.

Albert Andrada's latest presentation proves just how pristine and luxurious white can be. The renowned designer sent down models clad in opulent ivory outfits. His 15-piece collection features all-white looks rendered in luxe fabrics and done with intricate detailing like pleats, embroidery,

Cuban-American designer Isabel Toledo passed away at 58 last Sunday, August 25, after battling breast cancer. She was best known for her talent and independence in the world of fashion. After immigrating to the US in her teens, she pursued fashion design

The local fashion scene is brimming with fresh talents just waiting to be discovered. One of the founts of new emerging designers, the Fashion Institute of the Philippines (FIP), put together a fashion week to give the spotlight on these gifted designers.

Ah, weddings! It's a big celebration of two people promising to spend their lives together. If you're a bride-to-be looking for the perfect dress for your special day, or even a guest who's still on the hunt for what to wear, then

Year after year, the Fashion Institute of the Philippines (FIP) stages a fashion show that showcases the work of their Fashion Design graduates. This 2019, JJ Aquino (of Vilquin label) has bagged the Designer of the Year award, besting 17 other budding designers. His

Monique Lhuillier's showstopping creations have a penchant for being the talk of the town, and now the Cebu-born Filipino-American designer has got all eyes on her work yet again. We're not kidding when we say that you've got to see this dreamy,

JC Buendia hardly needs an introduction—he’s spent over 30 years designing wedding gowns and couture, and his work has long been immortalized on the runway and in the glossy pages of fashion magazines throughout the years. (Fun fact: His design first appeared

Local fashion designer Yong Davalos is championing the idea of dressing women according to what flatters them and not forcing them into categories via scanty size options. Finally launching Tayo Studio, a new brand she's been working on for months, Yong is determined

A closer peek at the most recent OOTD snaps of the PH's biggest and brightest stars will undoubtedly reveal a growing fondness for looks by local designer Samantha Richelle, whose eponymous label has been steadily churning out stellar, street-smart separates that fare just

A career in fashion is a road that is challenging and ever-changing, with no exact formula or manual you can follow. But if you're guided by expert mentors who can consolidate their years of learning experience in a tailor-made program, then you

Few childhood fashion moments cling to our memories like the image of Sleeping Beauty's Princess Aurora swirling around the castle ballroom in her color-changing dress. Much more than Prince Charming, it was that fairytale frock that was the absolute stuff of dreams!It's still the

Hola, working girl! A hefty part of your weekly dilemma—apart from the piles of paperwork and looming deadlines, of course—involves standing in front of your closet each morning with palpable dread. Are we right? If we've hit bullseye, cry no more: Louis

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.

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 uncharacteristic of Karl Lagerfeld to die. For nearly half of the 20th century and since the start of the 21st, he was one of fashion’s foremost figures and as much an icon as his work for some of the world’s legendary

Today’s a sad day for the fashion industry as it mourns the passing of another legend. Iconic designer Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as the artistic director of luxury fashion houses Chanel and Fendi, has died at 85 after weeks of

The University of The Philippines' Clothing Technology (UPCT) students just recently held their graduation show. Called Enigma, the presentation featured eight students and their respective final collections—a culmination of their growth and honed skills throughout the duration of the course.As part of