Continuing its reputation of being one of the biggest and most awaited fashion events in the country, Manila Fashion Festival, produced and staged by Art Personas, comes back this summer to showcase what’s coming up on Philippine fashion trends in a 4-day fashion event on March 21-24, 2017 at The Marquee in Edsa Shangri-La Manila.
The 4-day event is scheduled as follows:
March 21 (8pm) – Pablo Cabahug, Azucar, Cheetah Rivera, Jaz Cerezo, Veejay Floresca
March 22 (6pm) – Darirué, Reyna Chukada, ESME, Mae-Ann Veloso, CJ Martin
March 22 (8pm) – PHILIPS, Jinggay Serag, Anthony Ramirez, ARIN, Daryl Maat, Martin Bautista
March 23 (6pm) – SoFA Design Institute Graduation Show 2017
March 23 (8pm) – Sassa Jimenez, Renan Pacson, Chris Diaz, Brit Tripudio, Jun Jun Ablaza
March 24 (8pm) – Randy Ortiz, BARBA, Rhett Eala, Folded & Hung
Once again, expect this season to showcase collections that are set to blaze the Philippine fashion scene with creativity and craftsmanship that will define what’s next in fashion. Witness impressive talent and vision from a roster of pioneer, emerging, and even new breed fashion designers and brands, translated into stellar, impeccable fashion pieces. The runway is also set for the make-up looks of the models by the artistry of MAC Cosmetics and trendy hair styles by the Folded & Hung Famous Salon.
With this world-class fashion event full of creative minds, the future of Philippine fashion is sure to move forward to a bigger platform. Pushing this forward, innovative brands such as Philips will provide PerfectCare Iron for the designers’ creations. The catwalk will also get more lively as you witness a parade of prints and patterns inspired by the designers’ limitless imagination made possible by EPSON’s digital textile printing technology.
Before the last Miss Universe pageant, the designer had never made a pageant gown. But his muse, Maxine Medina, challenged him to produce gowns worthy of our queen to wear with pride and confidence. Today, the “pageant gown” gets a fresh, new look with Rhett’s streamlined silhouettes and tasteful embellishments, but no less attention-getting with its bold colors and striking details.
Inspired by a quote from Karl Lagerfeld – “We live in a dark and romantic and quite tragic world.”, the looks interpret the madness and inner workings of the human mind in the form of grotesque and sharp fabrics.
Putting into the spotlight young, fresh talents, MFF will stage the comeback of SoFA Design Institute graduation show. Expect it to be another exciting showcase of fresh pieces by new breed talents that will surely set their names in the fashion industry.
AirAsia and MFF are also on the lookout for young aspiring designers in the country to further develop potentials and discover new talents. Two winners will showcase their designs and represent our country for the AirAsia Runway Ready Designer Search 2017 happening at the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2017 this August. On-ground registration will be open for the hopefuls at the MFF.
At the end of the shows each day, afterparty celebrations will happen with overflowing drinks to be provided only by Grey Goose. To cap off the event, Folded and Hung will end the show, featuring its Spring/Summer 2017 collection, and will host a summer-themed finale party full of drinks and fashion.
Witness the unveiling of The Next at the Manila Fashion Festival this March. Registration is now open. Visit www.manilafashionfestival.com/registration.