Filipinotown Festival

Last August 1 I was  invited to present a 6 piece Filipino inspired costume along with more established Fil-Am designers namely Lou Razon, Kenneth Barlis and Mul Tayoba. it was such an honor being invited to present my interpretation of some iconic philippine costumes and be with the talented designers.

I know for some its no big deal, but being new in the industry this is  an opportunity for me share my talent as a designer and be able to create a name in the filipino community. Since this is my second fashion show(i will write about the first fashion show later), in 2 months, i have little time to prepare but in the end i know i presented something that is not ordinary, something that people will remember. .something that people will smile while seeing my creations. There is always joy in my creations which exudes my very positive outlook in life.

My 6 piece Philippines inspired costume at the center stage of the Filipinotown Festival

 

I present to you my 6 piece Philippine  costumes inspired from philippine flora and fauna

Dione Fusch Ms. Young Philippines 2015 1st runner up wore my Penagbenga Festival inspired ensemble. This is a modern interpretation of our philippine baro’t saya in apple green skirt with cut out oversize flowers. as Penagbenga festival is a flower festival celebrated in the city of Baguio. The top is a floral lace in black

Richie Ann Soliven wore this custom made royal blue high low philippine terno accentuated with hand cut out flowers

Margaux wore a high low bronze colored Philippine Terno with wooden floral applique. the long train adds drama on this dress accessorized with the iconic Philippine Salakot.

Another modern take of Philippine Terno in floral lace and a plain satin pleated skirt. Airin the reigning Miss Philippines USA Ambassador was a perfect model for this creation.

Lindsay is wearing a white lace net in satin pink lining. This dress is inspired from the Philippine Mythology Maria Makiling. Petals was used to accentuate the whole dress

Krystalin wore this head turner Tboli inspired costume. in Gold, silver and bronze color studded with colored stones

Filipinotown festival was held at the historic filipinotown in Los Angeles, California attended by hundreds of Fil-americans. and it held annually which showcase filipino food, products and somen pinoy entertainment.

The fashion show was the highlight of the said festival with people appreciating each piece of clothing on the center stage modeled by the Miss Philippines USA and Miss Young Philippines USA winners and candidates.

Special thanks to Ms. Lou Razon for inviting me to participate in the fashion show, Kuya Vic Perez for directing the show and the Filipinotown Festival committee

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