PENSHOPPE & MAGNUM For Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2013

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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