Tag: National Artist

The Philippine fashion industry lost a great, talented man today. Jose "Pitoy" Moreno passed away at 92 this afternoon, reports GMA-7’s 24 Oras, which was confirmed by his grandson Paul Jason Cruz.Pitoy as a fashion designer was renowned the world over for bringing

The rich history of the Philippine terno will not be complete without Ramon Valera. Being the first Philippine National Artist for fashion design, Ramon is revered for his innovations for the traditional dress. He transformed the baro't saya into a one-piece, removed the

Freeway, home of the National Artist Collector's Series, releases another remarkable collection of wearable art—this time, to honor the birth centennial celebrations of writer Nick Joaquin and painter Cesar Legaspi!IMAGE Courtesy of FreewayCesar Legaspi, awarded National Artist for Visual Arts in 1990, is a

“It’s nice to see my art being worn,” says 73-year-old Malabon native Benedicto Cabrera, more popularly known as BenCab. Celebrating 50 years in the industry, the National Artist is the latest to collaborate with local brand Freeway for their bi-annual collection that

Freeway has always been known to pay tribute to our country’s National Artists via Freeway Art—a twice a year collection that features the works of different national artists translated into wearable fashion.This season and the 10th of their National Artist Collector’s Series

Composer, conductor, and teacher Luis San Pedro is Freeway’s latest addition to their National Artist series. Born in Angono, Rizal on 1913, it’s only fitting that Freeway celebrates his birth centennial with an awe-inspiring collection recognizing his contributions to the music and

Freeway's National Artist Collectors' Series for this season pays tribute to the life of one of greatest Filipino muralists—Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco. He hails from Angono, Rizal, and is the second painter to be given the National Artist Award after Fernando C.