Job Dacon: A prelude to the major leagues
Though oftentimes seen sitting alone at the VIP, Job Dacon doesn’t feel lonely at the top. One of the fastest-rising designers in the land, Dacon has steadily made inroads into the finicky world of fashion.…
The designer and his muses
Even after a multi-city series of shows in Italy, there was no stopping the tenacious Renee Salud from unleashing another sensational collection in Manila. On 25 October, the “Philippine Ambassador of Fashion to the World”…
Michael Cinco: ‘Me Encanta España!’
What the world needs now is the awesome sartorial splendor that Michael Cinco can easily conjure. Imagine all the people clad in his opulent couture. We’d be living life in peace and beauty. A meteoric…
Furne One: Singular sensation
The Spanish, Chinese, American and Filipino origins of Furne One’s parents make him a pure example of what it means to be truly international. With this unique mixture in his blood and sensibility, it’s no…
The standouts at Fashion Forte XVIII
After more than two decades in the United States, the enterprising fashion designer Nardie Presa came back to the Philippines. Though he had a lucrative practice in California, home is where his heart is. But…
Mindanao flamboyance
Besides being a beacon of camaraderie among the native creative talents, the Mindanao Fashion Summit is also a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. It can’t be denied that members of this dynamic community comprise…
Mind the Now: Mindanao’s Fashion Mindset
The mindset at the 12th Mindanao Fashion Summit was to make the so-called “Land of Promise” a current, relevant and prime mover in the creative marketplace. Organized by the Oro Fashion Designers Guild, led by…
12TH MINDANAO FASHION SUMMIT SCALING NEW HEIGHTS
On its 12th staging, the Mindanao Fashion Summit has maintained its momentum. Spearheaded by the Oro Fashion Designers Guild, the three-day fashion showcase was held on 23 to 25 August at the Ayala Malls Centrio…
Avon holds historic fashion show featuring all queer models
“We’re here. We’re queer. And we’re in awesome underwear!” must be the mantra that emanated from the All-Queer Underwear Fashion Show, a historic first in the Philippines. [caption id="attachment_158539" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Trans man Gian Cruz.[/caption]…
Pride PH Festival 2023: Historic, unstoppable, euphoric
The solidarity of the LGBTQ+ community grows from strength to strength. This year, the Pride PH Festival on 24 June at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City made history with 110,752 attendees, according to…