Cover (From left) Georgia Schulze-del Rosario, Rosanna Ocampo and Stephanie Zubiri
(From left) Georgia Schulze-del Rosario, Rosanna Ocampo and Stephanie Zubiri
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Rosanna Ocampo invites Tatler to join her in celebrating her career's decade-and-a-half milestone
Since Rosanna Ocampo started her label 15 years ago as a budding designer fresh out of fashion school in Milan, she amassed a reputation as one of the most sought-after couturiers of the Filipina romantic. Ocampo’s work speaks for itself–a dynamic, flattering and elegant array of textured and printed garments reflective of the designer’s effervescent persona.
Ocampo proudly shares her fashion philosophy, “I continuously strive to channel my creativity into clothing that speaks to women, empowering and inspiring them to embrace their individuality with style.”
Along with unveiling her anniversary collection Amore Mio, the designer commemorated this decade-and-a-half milestone with an intimate party at Dr Wine in Makati with close friends, family and fellow icons of the Manila fashion scene.
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Above The bubbly and approachable Rodriguez beams for the camera, wearing one of her own designs
The bubbly and approachable Rodriguez beams for the camera, wearing one of her own designs
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11 muses were in attendance; women were handpicked by Ocampo herself for representing the spirit of her brand–vivacity, zeal, and refined maximalism. They were spotted around the venue in mini and midi dresses—consisting of vintage lace, serpentine detachable bows and floral brocade inspired by trends currently dominating the runways of Milan.
“‘More is more’,” she relays. “That’s my brand. I’m not drawn to customers who like basic things because that’s not my style. I’m not a minimalist in any way. I like [when] things are happening all the time: the high-octane–music, conversation, colours.”
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Above Ocampo poses with muse Issa Pressman
Above Ocampo pictured with husband Marco Rodriguez
Ocampo poses with muse Issa Pressman
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Above Muse Camille Co wears 'Twiga' padded co-ords from the Amore Mio collection
Above Muse Mikaela Lagdameo wears the 'Loren' blazer set from the Amore Mio collection
Muse Camille Co wears 'Twiga' padded co-ords from the Amore Mio collection
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At 23, the designer moved to Milan, where she trained at the prestigious Istituto Marangoni. Her anniversary collection, Amore Mio, pays tribute to Ocampo's deep and lasting connection to Italy, the origin of her 15-year-long fashion odyssey.
Representing the transition between old Italy and the new, the collection flaunts the evolution of her sartorial journey over the years. Some notable pieces include the three-way blazer with an oversized laser-cut flower embellishment and the Amorino dress in dainty floral hues with pistachio trimmings and a silk fringe.
Above (From left) Ocampo-Rodriguez, Carrie Dizon, Apples Aberin, Odette Pumaren, Kelly Misa, Roxanne Ang-Farillas and Erickson Farillas
(From left) Ocampo-Rodriguez, Carrie Dizon, Apples Aberin, Odette Pumaren, Kelly Misa, Roxanne Ang-Farillas and Erickson Farillas
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“This was definitely the hardest collection I’ve had to do,” she admitted. “Because how do I put together the passion of Italians, the love, the obsession, the food, the wine, the sensation, all in one collection? And how do I put the [old and] new together?”
Ocampo’s past 15 years in the design industry didn’t come without difficulties. Restrictions during the COVID-19 interrupted the flow of fabrics and other materials, stalling production.
Regardless, Ocampo, in the year 2023, remains victorious, celebrating 15 years full of triumphs and challenges with her loved ones and raising a glass of champagne for what’s to come.
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Interview: Rosanna Ocampo
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Julianna has been interested in leading a literary life since she first read Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess at eight. Before working with Tatler, she was an archive intern at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York. She is a textbook Pisces who devotes most of her spare time to her crochet projects, watching classic films, and going through her never-ending pile of unread books. She studied creative writing, global literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. Toni Morrison, Nora Ephron, Clarice Lispector and Jia Tolentino are among her all-time favourite writers.
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Julianna writes about fashion, beauty, sustainability, and the arts. She is always keen on conducting interviews with talented women who are changing the game in their respective fields.
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