Chito Vijandre’s reentry into the fashion scene after an absence of 25 years was nothing short of phenomenal. Here are his haute couture numbers shown at the Tribute to Slim’s at 50 held at the recent Philippine Fashion Week. It was like Shanghai in the ’30s, with Art Deco colors and geometric silhouettes; the colors were vivid in brocade, voiles, gold mesh; and the accessories echoed the treasures found in Vijandre’s Firma, the very famous boutique.
A chronicle of unique experiences, unforgettable places and happy occasions that celebrate life . . . It began with a phone call last September. Ayala Foundation’s Fernando Zobel de Ayala shared the exciting news that Prospero World, a UK-based philanthropy advisory group, wanted to mount a Philippine Fashion Show in London in the spring in aid of Ayala’s Center of Excellence in Public Elementary Education (Centex) program. I was happy to become Manila project coordinator for the proposed charity gala event.
Veteran fashion designer JC Buendia recently celebrated 25 years "of friendship and love" in the industry Monday with a fashion show of his 2012 collection.
Pitoy Moreno is not in a coma, contrary to the talk going around on the eve of his birthday last Tuesday.
Philippine fashion has come a long way since the time of the classic terno and baro’t saya. Daring to twist the traditional Filipino woman’s garb via back-to-back shows, Inquirer Lifestyle asked renowned and upcoming Filipino designers to transform the modest maria clara into their modern and unique interpretations.
Call it a send-off party, to which everyone is invited.
An unforgettable night ended with tears of joy and laughter.
Just when industry insiders have become jaded with the same old template of local fashion weeks, here comes a pioneering...
When Tesoro’s Philippine Handicrafts marked the birth centennial of its founder, Salud Tesoro, members of Manila’s café society went to...
Cesar Gaupo, Lulu Tan-Gan, Dennis Lustico, Joey Samson and Rhett Eala present Salon Series 3
