Tag: spring summer 2016

Ah, January. While the rest of us lament on the significantly decreased number of long weekends lined up this year, our baby sisters, cousins, and nieces (or at least their momagers) are losing their heads while preparing for the most highly anticipated event on

Runway season has finally reached its end with the Philippine Fashion Week wrapping up its Spring/Summer 2016 presentations. From zebra patches to cargo skirts, we’re laying down the top looks from our favorite collections of the season to give you a glimpse of

Herewith, the complete designer collections from the second day of Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016: Pat SantosDay 2 opened with a blast from the past as Pat Santos served up bishop sleeve tops, pleated maxis, and tiered skirts that were reminiscent of the

Sticking to the body hugging yet tasteful aesthetic we've come to look forward to from her designs, Jaz Cerezo offers us a blast from the past with a pastel-hued '60s-inspired Spring/ Summer 2016 collection called Cielo. We  enjoyed the pastel ruffled off

This season, award-winning jewelry designer Ann Ong accentuated 19 black ensembles that sashayed down the runway with her vast collection of handcrafted gold opulence. Inspired by nature, this collection had quirky yet tasteful standout pieces such as spiders and bird cages that

For her Spring/ Summer 2016 collection, Patty Ang takes us to a place where the rich and famous summer--the Hamptons. Combining structured and flowy elements, she sent down the runway, pieces worthy of an OOTD at a lavish private getaway. Go ahead,

What’s a spring collection without floral touches? Veejay Floresca gives us exactly this as she patches together different floral prints to create feminine dresses that scream garden tea party. From short pencil skirts paired with bishop sleeve tops to floor-sweeping maxis that

From the first red, white, yellow, and blue ensemble that walked dowhn Odelon Simpao's runway, we knew we were in for a Tommy Hilfiger-ish summer. He sent down a troop of models dressed in linear chic creations characterized by 3D lines, cubes,

Whoever said leather only looks good in black or brown needs to see Fino Leatherware's S/S 2016 collection. We still spotted the timeless beauties tailored to perfection, but we also enjoyed the the new breed of box slings, and oversized clutches a

Hoodies, pullovers, cropped sweaters, and embellished sheer organza-- all in stark balck defined the Spring/Summer collection of Avel Bacudio. His urban meets glam aesthetic was consistent through all his looks--cheeky skivvies included--but we have to admit, it were the kids at the

Every now and then, we encounter a designer who chooses to demonstrate their patriotism by reworking our national costume into modern interpretations that supposedly could be worn on a more casual basis. This season, it was Happy Andrada who opted to take

Breaking away from the usual model lineup, Androgyne by Seek The Uniq gives us a star-studded cast that had the crowd cheering and applauding throughout the show. From Angel Jacob and Manu Sandejas who opened the segment hand-in-hand dressed in loose-fitting mismatched

What’s summer without oversized floral prints in sheer, billowy fabrics that float as it catches air? This is exactly what we saw tonight from designer Mia Arcenas who gave us a selection of dresses meant to be worn if you're planning to

What are princess dreams made of? Loads of sparkly embellishments and floral appliques on powdery pink, blue, and nude. Feminine frocks in flirty silhouettes, perfect for the girly girl- this is what Arleen Sipat-Sutton designed for Acuzar. Your supply of formalwear for the

Our #SBShotMe photo booth project carries over to Day 2 of Manila Fashion Festival with more people dropping by to strike a pose and play with our cute emoji props. If you were one of those who popped in to say hi,

From the moment those tangerine pedal pushers opened Chris Diaz's show, we immediately sensed where he planned to take us with his Spring 2016 collection. The following looks showcased sheer pullovers and jackets with intricate fabric manipulations, bringing us to a sunny

Marine life seems to be a recurring theme on the opening night of Manila Fashion Festival Spring/Summer 2016 as another designer takes biodiversity as his muse for his latest collection.  The last designer to show but certainly not the least, John Herrera

Taking cues from the collection's name, "Seams and Interruptions," PEFTA alumnus Renan Pacson opens his show with an abrupt screeching sound as a male model emerges from the end of the runway dressed in a graphic-print tee and matching lounge shorts. Similar

One thing is certain: the creative minds that showcase at Paris Fashion Week sure know how to keep us on the edge of our seats. From frothy frocks that make us go “ooh  la la” to the most bizarre accessories that make

The Spring 2016 runway shows left us with a hard case of nostalgia as images from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s flashed right before our eyes care of the beauty department. Backstage, models were either sporting glittery lids reminiscent of Diane von