His life’s work has compelled us to bestow on him loving and reverent names. But in the past 50 years, the most resounding of these titles has been “The Dean of Philippine Fashion.” That accolade speaks of timelessness, sophistication, culture, nostalgia and perfectionism.
It’s been a while since people caught a glimpse of Melanie Marquez as a ramp model. And what a surprise, unannounced appearance she did recently at the finale of designer Criselda Lontok’s 30th anniversary show at Raffles-Fairmont hotel in Makati.
The success of a Flores de Mayo rests on three factors: the sagalas, designers’ gowns and the event coordination. The Congregacion del Santisimo Nombre de Niño Jesus has never failed to give us all these. On its 34th year, it celebrated the best of Filipino beauty, artistry and culture by giving tribute to the Dean of Filipino Fashion, Ben Farrales.
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