Fashion Week Holiday 2009

Fashionable enough? Shoes I wore during a show

I wasn’t able to see much of fashion week this time. I went to a few shows as I was going around Metro Manila looking for furniture and home accessories. Nonetheless, here are some collections I saw during Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2009.

Inspired by Siem Reap. I was told by Beautiful Things blogger Khaz that designer Don Protasio works in Cambodia as a curator. It seems that the culture and style of Cambodia has inspired his collection.

Black Domination. There was a lot of black at least during the shows that I saw. So I guess it’ll be a black holiday season. Above are dark and dramatic designs of Anthony Ramirez and Veejay Floresca.

Sanya Smith in Jerome Lorico

Fashion is Ageless. Menswear showed a wide range, including fashion for the more mature clientele and the emerging fashion-forward market. Above are ensembles by Tonichi Nocom and Bang Pineda.

Geek Chic. One of the more colourful collections I saw was Odelon Simpao’s happy preppy designs. He added interest in the classic style approach through bright warm colors and unexpected details.

Chastity Trunks

Personal Pick. Now, these are wonderful. I wouldn’t know what to put in this bag but I want one. And the shoes! They’re just major. Designs by Jerome Lorico.

The Philippine Fashion Week ran from May 26 to June 3 at the SMX Convention Center and SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

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Ready-to-wear show finale


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Brights for Men. Ensembles by Bang Pineda and bag by Yako (above)

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Tutay in Regine Dulay

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Ethereal. Kenneth Chua's divine design capturing light on the runway.

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Father of Philippine Retail Henry Sy

Personal Pick. Coi painted track jacket (if I'm not mistaken) by Jay Masangya.

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