A time of the season when
vacuum of socialites and everyone who's got anything to do with fashion's 'ish'
gather for a week-long celebration of quenching the passion's thirst! -
Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2013
Never expect anything less
from the brand that brought international icons to the Philippines. For Holiday
2013, though, Penshoppe was simply all about the clothes. The brand drew all
the attention from its audience, starting with its unconventional runway
set-up. Strong colours were a feature with black being a customary touch to
their clothing.
Cardigans and leather
jackets made an impression to faded denim polos and collared shirts as much as
vests flattered cropped tops and shorts. As Penshoppe is popularly known for,
this collection began with fashionably laid-back looks, which transitioned into
dressier attires. For such an exceptional show, the crowd applauded Jeff
Bascon, Penshoppe’s new brand director, who ended their show with a fierce
message: “no titles, no labels, just a strong point of view.” - Philippine
Fashion Week Holiday 2013
To
close the Saturday shows, MAGNUM presented the Luxewear and Katutubo
collections for Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2013 – and true to their
titles, no holds were barred in the luxury department.
The
feisty Georgina Wilson started the MAGNUM fashion show with a gang of gentlemen
and THAT just set the mood.
Anthony Ramirez kick-started the night
with a series in opulent jewel toned gowns, followed by Harley Ruedas whose
floral prints on black (with some overlaid red mesh) were a series of feminine
garments for every occasion.
Julius Tarog showed off his menswear inspirations with a collection that took mens’ pieces into the next (womenswear) level, with a neutral palette and sexy leather details. Meanwhile, Melvin Lachica gave his pieces fluidity with some masterful draping, countered by leather cutout appliqués.
Richly
layered, Peter Lim’s pieces were grand and playful in terms of shapes, while
Roel Rosal alternated lace and sheer with glitter and spark. Roland Lirio’s
leather pailettes, studs and jacquard were rock and roll luxe, while Ronaldo
Arnaldo’s pieces – tiled navy prints and hints of metallic emerald and blue,
and soft prints with blush undersides – created lovely effects on the runway
with their folds and layers.
Tina
Daniac kept with her trademark party-girl looks with lots of lace, textures and
shine; on the other hand, Vania Romoff, still as sophisticated as ever,
presented a chic series of various womenswear staples (with uber-cool looks,
such as a tan half-cape over off-white and navy trousers). Veejay Floresca
ended the Luxewear Collections with a balance of high-octane multicoloured
sequins and textured, conservative cover-ups.
Sidney
Perez-Sio’s soft grey pieces were cohesive and minimalist, but had depth and
curiosity with its loops and wraps, as Simon Ariel Vasquez created updated
formalwear with scintillating embellishments for women and lace appliqués for
men.
For
the Katutubo collections, Delby Bragais opened used Inabel Ilocos to fashion
her grey pieces with hints of red, all tailored and contemporary. Jaki Penalosa
used her trademark Pina fiber like sheer chiffon as feminine, powerful dresses.
Gerry Katigbak updated the barong with his use of Pina silk and Jusi, dyed in
different colors.
EsAc
closed the show with a series by Ronald Mendoza – Pina fabric as very current
pieces such as pencil skirts and capelets; AudieE finished the set with
impeccable creations in Pina fiber and Burdang Taal. - Philippine Fashion Week
Holiday 2013
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