Tag: fashion designer

Since the dawn of the coronavirus pandemic, some local designers have confessed to reflecting on what fashion means to consumers at present. The common thread was that now, fashion is all about focusing on its purpose, and that is to protect the

Admittedly, our fashion choices have changed over the last few months. We’re not only buying what’s essential but dressing up in what’s essential. Basically, fashion over function is a thing of the past and we now wear clothes that first and foremost

Fashion designer Jojie Lloren has announced that a number of his creations will be part of Gavel&Block’s benefit auction happening this May 23, 2020.Gavel&Block is a subsidiary of Salcedo Auctions that focuses on contemporary art and design. In light of the COVID-19

The Redress Design Award is a sustainable fashion design competition organized by Hong Kong-based NGO Redress. The prestigious contest brings together applications from 49 countries, and here’s some good news for you: A Filipino designer was accepted as one of the semi-finalists!Jann Christian

The fashion community mourns the loss of one of its beloved designers, Arnold Galang, who passed away earlier today, April 30, 2020, at 12 a.m. Arnold Galang was one of the country’s esteemed designers. His clientele spanned everyone including celebrities, society swans, fashion

Arnold Galang was kindness personified. Our friendship, spanning more than a decade, was way beyond the designer-client relationship—it was truly a gift. And in those 11 years filled with only profoundly beautiful things and conversations, he had never—ever—given me no for an

The fashion industry mourns the loss of a legendary fashion designer. Ito Curata passed away earlier today, March 26. Ito was 60 years old. Preview.ph got to speak with Renee Puno-Crisologo, whose family was a close friend of the designer. Here, her heartfelt message:"Ito has always felt

UPDATE: Apart from non-woven material (e.g. those used to create disposable surgical masks), water repellent fabrics like poly microfiber, taffeta, and umbrella nylon are also needed in order to make the suits washable and reusable.ORIGINAL STORY: The Filipino frontliners working against the

Filipino designer Carl Jan Cruz, known and beloved for his cool, masterfully deconstructed denims and linens, has announced that his namesake label is holding an online sale to help support the members of its skilled atelier team."After a few days of shock

The minute Netflix's fashion design competition, Next in Fashion, was released, we were instantly hooked. You could easily consume the entire series in one day, given that you didn't get up at all unless you had to use the washroom. (We exaggerate, but

Among the curated slew of up-and-coming, under-the-rader labels the It Girls are currently loving, there's one that stands out: Cecilie Bahnsen. The Danish designer, well-loved within the Scandinavian style circle for her dainty yet relaxed pieces—think loose, lacy babydoll dresses and languid

Who would have thought that Vania Romoff’s penchant for old world glamour and nostalgia would translate well into the athleisure category. Lo and behold, when you pop into Aura Athletica’s Power Plant boutique, you’re greeted by a mannequin clad in what can

Jean Paul Gaultier's Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2020 show was his last. The designer, fittingly dubbed as fashion's l'enfant terrible, took to Twitter last January 18 to announce his imminent retirement from his eponymous brand."This show celebrating 50 years of my career will

It’s only been the second installation of TernoCon, a project led by Bench and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and we’ve already witnessed a plethora of beautiful ternos that prove that the piece’s design and craftsmanship have much more potential than

As local brand Harlan + Holden eyes international expansion, the once small retail store takes another big leap by hiring Alessandra Facchinetti, an Italian fashion designer who was once creative director at Valentino, Tod's, and Moncler.The news of this movement was announced

Iconic Filipino fashion designer Cary Santiago, who created the cerise-hued Phoenix gown worn by Gazini Ganados the night she was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2019, has some words to say to pageant fans bashing his creations for the Talisay beauty queen.The Cebu-based master,

Two years ago, local designer Andi Amora flew to the Land of the Rising Sun to compete at the Japanese International Fashion Designer. This 2019, Andi tried her luck for the second time around and won not just one, but two major

Panasonic Manila Fashion Fest day 3 brings us a taste of the freshest looks from the street. On the runways, we're treated to a feast of punk-inspired looks rendered in statement jackets, crazy patterns, and interesting silhouettes. Scroll down to see our top

Welcome to the second day of Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival 2019, where generous, wholly sensory texture and ambitious architectural shapes took center stage. Check out all the designers who showed, here!Renan Pacson's freshest designs for Arin? Elevated basics boasting interesting touches. We're particularly

This October, Michael Cinco will have something new in common with legendary designers Oscar de la Renta, Vivienne Westwood, and Chinese designer Guo Pei: That is, being the subject of the latest exhibition of the SCAD Museum of Fashion + Film.Celebrated Filipino designer Michael Cinco is