Greek-Inspired Michael Cinco Collection

A year after his colleague Furne One drew raves for his Alexander McQueen-esque collection, it will be the turn of another Philippine Fashion Designer based in the Middle East, Michael Cinco, to shine as he presents a 40-piece collection in the annual Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Fashion Gala on October 16 at Makati Shangri-La’s Rizal Ballroom.Inspired mainly by his recent travel to Greece, particularly Athens and the remote island of Santorini, the collection is a play on soft and hard, rigid and fluid elements. “It can be anything, from the statues to the columns, as well as colors and barely seen details of elements I chanced...

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Kermit Tesoro: Footwear Collection for Philippine Fashion

Young Philippine Fashion designer Kermit Tesoro gained fame in the international fashion scene as his tall, heel-less shoes strutted the London Fashion Week runway this month. Tesoro's heel-less wedges and skull heels were featured in the Spring/Summer 2012 collection of French-born designer Florian Jayet, who was part of the Fashion Mode show of the Vauxhall Fashion Scout last Sept. 17. Tesoro has a degree in Visual Communications from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Fine Arts.  His footwear collection, which comes in different designs like heelless wedges, stilettos, and booties -- are available online, with prices...

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Weaving the Future of Philippine Fashion

A mini fashion show with modern Filipino designs by FDCP members and past Philippine Fashion Design Competition winners using local weaves like piña, jusi, abaca, etc. was presented to the press, along with “Weaving The Future” ambassadors Amina Aranaz-Alunan, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez and Mons Romulo.The “Weaving the Future” competition is comprised of several stages, the first of which required applicants to submit design entries (three design entries of a 3-5 piece mini collection for apparel, and three design entries of a single piece for accessories/ home decor).  Applicants were also asked to submit a developmental business plan that...

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Shamcey Supsup Our Pride in Miss Universe 2011

After a very intriguing finale, Miss Universe 2011 was crowned at the ceremony in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Congratulations to Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup for winning 3rd runner up in Miss Universe 2011, she went there and stood with lots of confidence and its awesome that she did very well especially in showcasing Philippine Fashion.And congratulations to Ms. Angola Leila Lopes for winning Miss Universe 2011, Ms. Ukraine 1st runner up Olesia Stefanko, Ms. Brazil 2nd runner up and Ms. China 4th runner up!Disclaimer: if you are reading this article on one of this site, designandfashion.info , you are reading stolen content. To view this article from...

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Philippine Fashion Showcased at Star Magic Ball 2011

Star Magic talents and guests showcase how trendy the Philippine Fashion is during the Star Magic Ball 2011 held last Saturday, September 3 2011 at the Peninsula Hotel, Makati City.Seen at the Fashion event were ABS-CBN's bright stars and a lot of their upcoming talents looking all dolled up like Katheryn Bernardo, Julia Montes, Queenie Padilla, and Lauren Young. Things got a little more interesting when Heart Evangelista, walked in looking glamorous in a dress by Inno Sotto. The crowd went abuzz as soon as the network's three biggest couples walked in—Zanjoe Marudo with Bea Alonso, KC Concepcion with Piolo Pascual, and Shaina Magdayao with John...

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Fashion Fever at Fever Luxe Lounge

Fever Luxe Lounge’s Tim Yap, GP Reyes, JM Rodriguez and Stephen Ku recently launched “Fashion Fever”, a weekly Philippine Fashion event that presents Manila’s hottest up-and-coming Philippine Fashion designers and their latest creations. The stylish and beautiful came together to celebrate fashion and fever in a fabulous party that went on until the wee hours. Among the designers who showcased their work were alumni and students from the Fashion Institute of the Philippines (FIP), Frou Frou, Tonic Shoes, Wyred Swimwear and Jean Hill. Fashion Fever is home to local fashion designers and their muses, making Fever Luxe Lounge Manila’s newest...

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