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With the summer heat still on and the rainy season upon us, it may be difficult to find just the right outfits to transition from one season to the next. Lo and behold, Aztec Barba’s collection for the Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival

“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” Miranda Priestly may be the most iconic fictional fashion authority ever to grace the movies, but Windel Mira defies her statement. The designer proved during his presentation at the Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival that florals for spring can

When the words ‘sensuality’ or ‘femininity’ come up, some sartorial images would probably include skin-baring outfits that expose the decolletage (and maybe more) or high-slit skirts that give us “legs for days.” However, Ministry of Silk’s presentation at the Panasonic Manila Fashion

There’s a reason why black and white ensembles are deemed wardrobe staples: they’re easy to mix and match, and they’re always pleasing to the eye. If you think that black and white are a tad bit boring, well, think again. Veejay Floresca

Oftentimes, we see Philippine textiles rendered as sunny ensembles fit for our hot climate. Rarely do we see these proudly local fabrics styled in layers and mixed with leather! This rare species is what Egay Ayag brought to the table during her

Think that Old Hollywood is a blasé sartorial reference? Well, we think that it’s all a matter of execution—and Bessie Besana did it well in her Fall/Winter 2019 presentation at the Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival.She proved that the retro theme remains relevant

In fashion, where trends reign supreme, it’s unavoidable for people to start dressing like one another. Even for menswear, outfits in the metro nowadays have become a kind of uniform, thus reducing fashion as something cookie-cutter. However, Gable and Grant wishes to

Ever think that the globetrotter feel of international cruise collections is from your reach? Well, it seems like Stylia might have had this in mind in creating their collection for the Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival. The brand captures the traveler within our

With the comeback of ‘80s fashion in today’s runway trends, do the ‘90s still have a place in our wardrobes? Mark Tamayo makes a case for it. In this year’s Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival presentation, the designer showcased an obviously ‘90s inspired

To tantalizing and tessellating effect, geometry and Rorschach inkblots get a psychedelic upgrade with Dodjie Batu’s Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival collection. Drawing inspiration from the six-sided shape, the hexagon, and the Rorschach test, the designs are making a serious splash when it

Slip on a sequined dress. Refract light and demand attention. That is the kind of message we’re getting from Steph Tan’s newest collection of evening wear. From sequined gowns, regal jewel-toned frocks to metallic dresses, glamour is the definitely the main ingredient

A pretty dress never really goes out of style. Yes, that one elementary school trend is making a comeback. The dresses we saw at Jaz Cerezo’s Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival presentation were bedecked with over-the-top ruffles and bows. Projecting to be one

All that glitters may not be gold, but they are looking really hot and right on-trend. For this season, Daryl Maat is turning the spotlight on sparkle and glamour. If you believe sparkles are only reserved for the festive season, then you’re

Art and fashion have overlapped for many decades. From Yves Saint Laurent’s dress inspired by Piet Mondrian to modern-day collaborations with Keith Haring and Uniqlo, fashion has been very much entwined with art for a very long time already. While it’s definitely

Fashion doesn’t always have to be avant-garde and intense. When you’ve got back-to-back appointments, meetings, and parties for the entire month, how can you abide to wearing anything complicated? By the looks of Arin’s Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival presentation, feminine florals and

The beauty of the lavender fields in Provence has definitely fascinated Philipp Rodriguez. Fresh blooms are the first-degree inspiration of choice for any summer collection. Obviously, the flower fields were reimagined like a fantastical dreamland. Projecting the beauty of spring blossoms, Philipp

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

Fashion week just finished but we're still on a high from all the stylish clothes we just saw on the runway. Below, we're giving you a peek into what happens backstage at the Panasonic Manila Fashion Fest and the chance to peep

The red dress is an essential. Much like its darker cousin, the LBD, it's timeless and dependable...but where they differ is that the LRD is, in itself, a statement—Philipp Tampus' pieces at the latest Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival, in particular, refuse to