Philippine Fashion Week 2009: Premier Collection C

Posted by Shopping Finds on May 29, 2009 in Fashion | 0 comments

Classic and timeless garments, elegant and flattering forms, light and delicate shades- these are all characteristic of Philippine Fashion Week’s Premier Collection. The show highlights the incomparable creations and skilled artistry of the country’s top tier designers. With a bold mix of chic, sensuous and sassy, the Premier Collection presents pieces made for glamazons who have the mettle to survive and conquer the rigors of cosmopolitan living.

I got the chance to attend Philippine Fashion Week on its third day. Here is what the designers had to say about their collections.

Anthony Nocom

In this collection, I wanted to emit the new look of modernity. Pieces are in the classic shades of black and white, gray, and cream, with bold hints of red. It’s a fresh and edgy take on men’s basics, giving the everyday wardrobe a boost of ingenuity that presents the classics in a different light.

Combining flashy cuts and detail with muted, classic colors was definitely a good idea. By doing so, Mr. Nocom does not alienate the demographic of straight guys who want an updated look without being mistaken for a metrosexual.

Bang Pineda

This new collection is an attempt to capture the essence and sexuality of today’s man. It salutes the glory of man’s physique and celebrates the wonder of its feminine side. This gray anthology is a beautiful blend of masculine and feminine touches in design, structure and fabrics.

Love the patterns and the textures, but I’m not sure if they’re actually wearable.

Estien Quijano

This collection is postmodern, jumping in and out of history to find the perfect details and inspiration. In an unorthodox presentation, the collection starts with red-carpet couture, flowing into a modernization of classic menswear and ending with street couture and avant-garde pieces, using Sebina fabric which comes from organic bamboo shoots”

Very postmodern indeed; if that white dress is a wedding gown, it can only be pulled off by a fashion-forward bride with no qualms about breaking tradition. While I love the ruffle detail on the black dress’s skirt, it doesn’t strike me as very new.

Jerome Lorico

This collection is an exploration of healing. With clothes that conceptually mimic human skin and framework, the pieces are simple, basic and wearable— a stark contrast to the mystery of the human body as it regenerates and rebuilds.

I’m not entirely sure how this collection “explores healing” since black, white, and maroon do not usually signify nature and health. The pieces are indeed minimalist and wearable though.

Marc Tana

The overall look is primal, emitting sensual masculinity. Its sleek silhouettes highlight this forte without sacrificing functionality. It imbues youthful dynamism in menswear pieces with influences derived from European trends and marries them with Asian details for added flair

This collection is subtly sexy and does show the sensual side of the male form without diminishing his prized masculinity in any way. I love the undone bow tie in the third photo.

Odelon Simpao

Reminiscent of the Hampton Boys and Harvard students, my pieces are a tribute to today’s intellectual group of men and women, I made use of fabrics such as Swiss cotton, cotton twill, Italian wool, duchess silk, and silk chiffon to bring out the classiness, elegance, and old-school appeal of this group.

It’s too bad the photos can’t really show much much the fabric and its textures complete the whole look. I’m loving how the men’s collection adds a splash of color and style to corporate-like attire. Now, if only our schoolteachers would wear dresses like those!

Spotted at Fashion Week:

Gloria Diaz

BB Gandanghari