Philippine Fashion
Filipinos are 'fashionistas' by nature. They are innately artistic and creative and it is very evident in their fashion. Filipino fashion has evolved over the years from the pre-colonial times until the present. It has Western influences but Filipinos are very innovative in injecting indigenous materials in their designs. The Philippines is home to internationally renowned fashion icons like Monique Lhuillier, Michael Cinco, and Josie Natori. Philippine fashion design is a growing industry in the country with the increasing number of young designers and the number of fashion events every year. On the Filipino National Garments The Barong Tagalog and the Baro't Saya are the country's national costume. The Barong Tagalog is the men's formal attire both used during special occasions and in the workplace. Barongs are long- or short-sleeved buttoned shirts and are made from a variety of fabrics, including pina, jusi, banana, and linen. The baro't saya is the traditional dress of the Filipino women. The baro is a short-sleeved, collarless blouse worn with a panuelo or shawl and the saya or a long skirt is worn with a tapis or a knee-length wrap around. Related Links on Fashion Style Bible Philippines You might also be interested in: |
Famous Filipino Fashion Designers Inno Sotto Inno Sotto has been in the fashion industry business for 30 years. His works reveal both elegance and opulence. He studied design in Parsons School of Design in New York and at the San Francisco School of Fashion Design. Address: South Syquia 2021 M.H. Del Pilar St., Malate, Metro Manila. Jose "Pitoy" Moreno Pitoy Moreno has been awarded the prestigious National Artist Award for Fashion Design in 2009. Pitoy Moreno is a master of Filipiniana attires. He makes Filipinianas in silk, pina or jusi. His passion is the creation of traditional Filipino clothing and the use of indigenous fabrics. Address: 700 Gen. Malvar St., Malate Manila Lulu Tan-Gan Lulu Tan-Gan is dubbed as the country's 'Queen of Knits'. She also uses a lot of stones and beads to reflect traditional Filipino designs. She launched a pina line for bridal wears in her latest collection. Rajo Laurel Rajo Laurel owns House of Laurel and is one of the top Filipino fashion designers. He studied in New York Fashion Institute of Technology and Central Saint Martin's in London. His works use standout details such as embroidery, beadwork and hand painted prints. Address: 6013 J.D. Villena cor. Manalac Sts.,Poblacion, Makati City, Metro Manila Jojie Lloren Jojie Lloren's pieces are simple and he puts attention to structure. For Jojie Lloren less is more. He used to be the president of the Young Designers Guild and the Fashion Design of the Philippines. He won the Philippine Young Designers Competition and the Concours International des Jeunes Createurs de Mode in Paris in 1998. Address: Unit A-17 2680 F.B Harrison St. Pasay City JC Buendia JC Buendia is known as an excellent tailor. One of his more famous clients is the former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Address: 112 4th Ave., Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila Beatriz "Patis" Tesoro Patis Tesoro is famous for the use of indigenous materials like abaca, Mindanao silk and pina in her designs. She has contributed a lot in the Philippine fashion scene in the last 30 years. Address: 169 Wilson Street, San Juan City, Metro Manila 1500 Randy Ortiz Randy Ortiz is the creative director of Myth, a fashion lifestyle store in Greenbelt 5. He is in charge for conceptualizing the store's collections, encompassing clothing, art, and lifestyle products. He believes that fashion should be consumed and appreciated. He revolutionized Filipino men's wear in the early 1990's. Address: #48, K-6th Street, West Kamias, Quezon City 1102 Paul Cabral Paul Cabral makes gowns for the famous politicians and celebrities of the country. He was one of the most favorite designers of democracy icon former Philippine President Corazon Aquino. Address: 44 Scout Fernandez St., Quezon City, Metro Manila. Cesar Gaupo Cesar Gaupo is considered as one of the pioneers in ready-to-wear clothes in the Philippine fashion industry. He also diverted to shoe and home furnishing designs. Address: 73A Zodiac St., Bel Air IV, Makati City, Metro Manila |
