The evolution of the Philippine fashion industry  have been greatly influenced by the richness of our culture and history. Constantly adapting to the changes and demands of time as remarkably epitomized in our very own Terno, our Filipiniana. The beauty of our national costume lies on how it advances with the modern times while still preserving the traditions it have long embodied.
Our fashion community, in accordance with the celebration of our country’s 113th year of independence, paid tribute to Filipiniana in a fashion show whipped into shape by Metro Magazine. …

By this time two years ago, my wedding coordinator was secretly wishing me lifeless or okay, maybe just motionless until June. I epitomized every facet of what a bridezilla is and should be. I ranted about every little mistake I noticed, or made an imaginary one when there is lack of it. From the cake, to the seating arrangement and even down to the weather, I yammered. However, the thought of my gown buttered me up. I can say that I was one of the lucky few who knew exactly …

The presence of global brands in our fashion industry unquestionably poses a challenge to our striving local brands. However, I do not see this as any form of hitch or detriment to products produced domestically. Rather, it ought to be considered as a needed kick and push. It sets the stage, the globalization of trends, I believe, is a way of squeezing positive competitiveness. Leading to augmented quality, innovative strategies and a more strategic branding.
Case in point: Fish18
Loalde Group recently beefed up their apparel empire by launching a retail concept …

On February 28, 2010 at 630pm at Parkmall, topnotch designers come together for a rare event here in Cebu. Witness masterpieces by members of the Cebu Fashion Designers Association (CFDA), modeled by top of the line models from MAC.It will be in culmination to the 3-week long exhibit by the designers of the CFDA namely: Edwin Ao, Jun Protacio, Wendell Quisido, Ren Manabat, Marichu Tan, William Manahan and Barbie Alvez.

What happened to be a regular pre-nuptial photoshoot turned out to be one fashionable wedding memorabilia that any engaged couple would be envious of!
Not to be deterred by something as conventional as a pre-nup, Cebu designer friends’ Lorymer Villareal and Lord Maturan directed and styled Valerie Victoria Alvez or otherwise known as Barbie Alvez’s pre-nup photo shoot with fiance Charles Calunod, Holiday Gym and Spa’s fitness coach. Lovely babies from Joseph Ong, as always.

With the help of Jenny from J Air and Wendell Quisido and Farra for makeup, Barbie Alvez …

Fancy a glitzy glam doll and biker chick in one couture line? Last Wednesday’s installment of the Penthouse Fashion Series of Dino Lloren featured Cebu fashion designer Barbie Alvez’s babies with accessories from SEPA and Lord Maturan gloves.

A model and a designer at the same time, Barbie Alvez has made a mark for herself in Cebu’s fashionsphere as one of Cebu’s young designers who participated in several fashion shows and competitions such as the Cebu Young Designers Competition, Fashion Design Council and just recently, the Samsung Metrowear 100 at …

The Cebu party angst community and the fashionsphere is up for a treat starting tomorrow at 12 midnight and all Wednesdays of April and May when Cebu local designers and the Loft’s Penthouse invites everyone to be part of the Penthouse Fashion Series directed by Dino Lloren.
 
Designers such as Harvey Cenit, Mary Ty, Mique Yapching, Manuel T. Jonas Navarro, Barbie Alvez and Norman will feature their designs for the night while partying at the same time. How fun is that! See a preview of the designer’s babies worn by AD …

Back when Solar held their auditions at Crown Regency, Cebu was anticipating that she would outcouture the rest of the Philippines when it announced who among the several Project Runway Philippines candidates won. Three Cebuanos were handpicked that night and let’s congratulate LORD MATURAN, LORY VILLAREAL and PHILLIP TAMPUS.

The Project Runway Philippines Season One pilot episode aired last July 31 at ETC with Joji Lloren as mentor. Top model and lifestyle feature writer Apples Aberin-Sahdwani and fashion designer Rajo Laurel served as resident judges while Teresa Herrera hosted …