On and Off Runway

More shots on and off the runway from the recent Philippine Fashion Week.

Black Cowl. Dax Bayani shifts to black this season for his spy-inspired travel wear.


Umbrella dress by Happy Andrada




Bonggang Bonggang Labandera. Inspired by subtle textures and the traditional women's wrap when doing laundry, Ceige Cagalawan abandons crystals and loud prints (except for his bag).

Brightly colored stockings on and off the ramp


Ready-to-wear show finale


See you next year!

More...

Fashion Week Spring Summer 2009

Rhino-like grid headpiece by Kermit Tesoro

It's Philippine Fashion Week again. I wasn't able to attend as much shows as I did during last season. Still, I was lucky enough to see imaginative and refreshing collections. In general, a lot of collections were hits rather than misses (i.e., those with pieces not apt for the season). Here are a few photo highlights.

Cotton Candy Whimsy. Youthful designs and new shapes from Kenneth Chua.

Personal Pick. Cuffed shorts by Pier Lim.

Little Cute Dress. Philip Tampus opens the Project Runway final show with a color muted but highly detailed collection. One of the crowd favorites was this baby dress.

Unzip to Transform
This convertible ensemble may very well make Aries Lagat win Project Runway. But we have yet to see as Philip gave quite an elegant show.

Goldfishes and Jellyfishes

I am not sure if these are the inspirations for their collections. Nikko Sonico's had fin-like ruffles and a goldfish palette, while Regine Dulay's pieces and parasols evoked images of graceful jellyfishes. Much like jellies, they were extra exquisite when they were hit by the light.

Fashion Week runs until October 29 (Wednesday) at the SMX Convention Center and SM Mall of Asia.

More to follow. :)

More...

Style Spectacle

Tutay in Regine Dulay

It's Philippine Fashion Week-- Nine days of spectacular style for the season from Filipino designers! I stood right next to the press box to get the best view and to take good snaps. (It was a bit funny. I think I was the only one holding up a point-and-shoot. :D)

Here are some of the previous days' photo highlights and delightful designs.

On and Off the Runway. Texture-rich bridal gowns by Gerswin Qua.

Flashy footwear by Ciege Cagalawan

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

Fashion is a statement for Dax Bayani, part of the New Generation show. (Yes, those paisleys are embroidered on denim.)

Designer Edwin Tan with key and silver charms on his back.

Father of Philippine Retail Henry Sy

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

Fashion week started last May 26 at the SMX Convention Center and runs until June 3, now continuing at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Metro Manila.

More photos to come.

More...