Tag: philippine fashion week 2015

While Raoul Ramirez references Odette, the Swan Princess, as his muse, all we could think about after seeing the endless parade of houndstooth and off shoulder capelets is Cruella de Vil. Sure, there might have been no sign of fur but with

With his robust colors of red, blue, green, and orange and muti-textured fabrications of furs and jacquards, Roland Alzaté pays homage to iconic actress Hedy Lamarr for his Holiday 2015 collection. But in the overwhelming display of vivid prints and fabrics, what

For every print that sashayed down the runway, there was an equal and opposite plain ensemble. Inspired by Filomena Booth's Peace in the Midst, Fashion Week veteran Arnold Galang created a sleek and balanced line reflecting the variety of shapes and angles

Opened by Shamcey Supsup and closed by Venus Raj, Cherry Samuya Veric's  Swank + Swag was in all ways fit for royalty.  With live violinists playing in the background, a palette ruled by black and gold for a contrast of monochromes, and

Anthony Noncom goes back to the basics of tailoring with his Holiday 2015 collection. Sticking to traditional shapes, he plays around with colorful stripes and and checks to give menswear staples an urban edge. Head to the gallery to view the full collection.Photos

AudieAE, Mixy Dy, and Lyle Ibañez kicks off another season of Philippine Fashion Week with an interesting soundtrack to go with their respective collections for EsAc.Daniel Padilla breaks the ice with his rendition of the Pangako Sayo theme song as models in color blocked shifts made

Closing the first day of Philippine Fashion Week, Sidney Perez Sio takes inspiration from the evolution of the Filipino gentlemen as he reinvents the iconic barong with a cool, modern twist. In his Holiday 2015 collection, The Sportsman, he creates a strong

Eight jewel toned mini dresses opened Boyet Dysangco's Holiday 2015 collection, La Pelle. But the emerald green, ruby red, and golden yellows in stretch tulle cut-out frocks turnt up his definition of bling when he incorporated them with diamond accessories and embellished

Jian Lasala's Holiday 2015 offering, Sparrow, took flight in a combination of vibrant hues and pretty pastels on hourglass silhouettes. Skillfully manipulating variations of silk, chiffon, and organza to create a bevy of pleat patterns as well as embellishments via fully sequined

As mentioned in an earlier article, saving designer items for a special occasion is just a waste of time and money. If you can wear them now, then why not do it? It’s certainly important that you maximize the cost per wear

The clothes we see on the runway are just a fraction of the trends that are about to hit us come spring. More than these threads, we also look to the pretty painted faces for beauty tips to cop the following season.

Now that everything’s been said and done, it’s time to review our notes and read up on the trends that will be hitting us next season. Despite the scaled-down number of participating brands and designers, there were still were an ample amount

Eric delos Santos loves to create a colorful splash with each passing season of fashion week. This love affair for all things vivid continues as he whips up a collection that celebrates all things romantic and feminine. From full skirts to vibrant

Making his runway comeback at Philippine Fashion Week, designer Nardie Presa showcases a collection that is very much true to his aesthetics of pairing simplistic lines with a gentle touch of modern elegance. Naming his collection “Rhapsody of Hue,” Nardie creates pieces

Nothing rings in spring time like a bevy of flirty pastel hues. For his latest collection, Pat Santos dives into a spectrum of tones and shades with “The Mythology of Color.” Painlessly elegant yet full of meticulous and intricate details, his womenswear

“Svelte” is a word of French origin which means slender and elegant. This word also happens to be the name of Cherry Smauya Veric’s latest collection which demonstrates his signature high octane take on classic shapes and silhouettes. Choosing a palette of

More than his fresh and easy to wear pieces, Arnold Galang is known for the cause behind his creations. This season, he continues to push the envelope with a ready-to-wear line that is dedicated to the Peace Commission. Effortlessly chic and very

Another forefront in Philippine retail kicks off Spring/Summer 2015 with a its newwest collection making runway rounds on the last day of Phillipine Fashion Week. Offering a modern selection of clothes, Human redefines the classic closet staples and brings an edgy spin

Using the country’s traditional wear for men as a jump-off point, Sidney Perez Sio comes up with an easy, low-key, and up-to-date collection geared towards the new generation. Not losing traditional Filipino elements, Sidney usues active wear material and digital printing in

Jerome Salaya Ang never fails to stir our imaginations with his one-of-a-kind storytelling season after season. His whimsical and sometimes mysterious creations always give us something to talk about. This time around, he makes yet another bold statement as he tries to