FUSE CONCEPT, EXPERIMENT WITH MATErials and add a youthful vibe. The result: the recent ready-to-wear “Vision and Trends” Spring/Summer collection at Philippine Fashion Week.
Opening the show was Alodia Cecilia, who attempted to harmonize minimalism and intricate detailing in her tops, skirts, and shorts. Dresses were in pink, gray and sandy beige. Cotton, twill, knit and chiffon were embellished with shells, wood, metal and gems.
Anna Leah Salvador wanted to “offer the wearer the experience of being transported to a secret garden.” Her collection was full of feminine swimsuits, dresses, and separates in floral print chiffon, spandex and cotton twill, topped off with fierce dolled-up hairstyles.
Project Runway season one contestant Ava Paguyo was inspired by recent events, “of making sense of things, and trying to re-arrange one’s life.” Her collection was a burst of neon colors and graphic prints balanced with white, gray and black knits, all rendered in experimental silhouettes and cuts.
Meanwhile, the collection of Ciege Cagalawan was reminiscent of Alexander Wang. He concentrated on lightweight fabrics, describing it as “fragile as the soul,” and used a lot of whites and off-whites.
Evoking a vintage-circus feel were the cotton eyelet, cotton, and jersey cloths in pastels, black and gray pieces that were the highlights of Dimple Lim’s collection. Titled “Stop Chasing Shadows,” the collection played with bold prints like polka dots and religious images like the Our Lady of Guadalupe. The prints might be outlandish for some, but the silhouettes were wearable.
Pieces from Don Protacio’s collection exuded bohemian vibe. The clothes were “crafted from jersey fabric and are unstructured in colors of ecru and white.” Meanwhile, Jian Lasala crafted her line with the key elements of “light, easy, bold, linear and two-dimensional, with bursts of color and an assortment of pieces.” Lasala’s collection was the height of versatility.
Kristel Yulo’s collection comprised soft fabrics like dupione silk, satin and chiffon with pleats, sequins, and metal details. Her dresses and skirts were high on fluidity and movement.
On the other hand, edgy and fresh were two words to describe Pierl Lim’s line. His contemporary design aesthetic was manifested in his choice of printed fabric, with hints of black in different cuts.
Creating a harmony of romanticism and intellect was Lizanne Cua’s collection called “The Seduction of Memory.” She chose polyester jersey knits for women in deep red, with hints of black and nude, while glazed cotton and polyester cotton blends prevailed in men’s wear.
Reian Mata’s collection had chic acid wash denims and laces. By fusing hard and soft elements and adding accessories and bangs, she presented a great show.
Capping the spectacle was “Sinners and Saints,” a modern reincarnation of the Maria Clara and the terno. Designer Tippi Ocampo picked lace as the cohesive material for her collection and gave it a modern and sexy twist.
The show was held with Cream Silk Treatment, which provided the country’s top models with 360-degree total damage hair repair treatments in between shows.
