Cover Three looks by students Hanna Nagaño, Patricia Ann Broniola and Kristine Mae Tayo
Three looks by students Hanna Nagaño, Patricia Ann Broniola and Kristine Mae Tayo
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62 promising De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde graduates showcased their final pieces at ‘Sinulid: Beyond Boundaries’, held last January 26 at The Podium Mall.
The future of Filipino fashion is in capable hands thanks in no small part to the graduating students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde’s (DLS-CSB) fashion design and merchandising programme. Sinulid: Beyond Boundaries, a culminating event held last January 26, spotlighted the talents of young promising couturiers, all eager to take front-row seats at the Philippines’ coveted style pantheon.
This year’s theme revolved around organic visions, with the designers “powering through creativity” in a platform that allows them to hone their original, burgeoning artistry into reality.
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Above A deconstructed white and black ensemble from the Outcast collection by Reinjamin Riodique
Above A multicoloured denim-heavy outfit from the Falability of Memory collection by Kristine Ann Ordonez
A deconstructed white and black ensemble from the Outcast collection by Reinjamin Riodique
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The nearly three-hour show was divided into four parts to account for 62 students: Continuum (timeless flair), Pulse (in the moment), Frontier (cutting edge), and Boundless (fusion of eras). The extensive roster included a range of ready-to-wear collections encapsulating themes from childhood memory to freedom of speech and eco-feminism. Poetry and metaphor dominated the catwalk alongside aesthetics and craftsmanship.
Our local fashion sphere can always count on new talent to liven up the mood, and we can rely on these young designers to set the tone for future generations. Collections went beyond the social media-friendly scheme of following trends for trends’ sake, and it seems that these fresh talents dug deeper layers than the Instagram feed.
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Above Designer Khatyana Tongco with two looks from her Comfort Nostalgia collection
Designer Khatyana Tongco with two looks from her Comfort Nostalgia collection
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From elegant, vintage-inspired looks to maximalist, larger-than-life ensembles à la Bob Mackie, the runway served as a canvas for these outstanding creations, each bearing the designers’ distinctive vision.
Khatyana Lauren Tongco’s Comfort Nostalgia collection was a standout of the evening. Puffed sleeves and pastel colours took the lead as Gen-Z trappings of ribbons, lace, and quilted deadstock fabric juxtaposed with a style reminiscent of Cecilie Bahnsen’s romantic silhouettes. The evening ended in high spirits as Tongco received the Surface Design Award for “fabric manipulations and techniques that create a distinctive, technical, and visual exploration of the creative textile process”.
The two dresses from Ar Valdez’s [dare to stare] collection were as bold as they looked delicately feminine. Flattering proportions and seemingly featherlight material made the models appear to be gliding down the runway. Valdez received a certificate of achievement reserved for the top ten collections of the night.
![A white dress with a thigh-high slit from the [dare to stare] collection by Ar Valdez](https://cdn.tatlerasia.com/tatlerasia/i/2024/02/06132049-03_500x750.JPG)
Above A white dress with a thigh-high slit from the [dare to stare] collection by Ar Valdez
Above A white two-piece outfit with fur trimming from the Desiderium collection by Nyles Tan
A white dress with a thigh-high slit from the [dare to stare] collection by Ar Valdez
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The other nine students who received certificates were Joshua Mario Daryll Chiong (Sa Amoa - Garbo sa Gitago), Kristine Marie Mariano (MARAHUYO), Karl Lanz Andrei Valera (Bida), Kristine Mae Tayo (Hunyango), Denise Adrianne De Leon (Unveiling the Mask), Maria Juliana Ysabel Velasquez (Visions of Fantasy), Johanna Lean Nagaño (Unbound), Lolen Joy Aran (Sinisinta Kita), and Angelica Nyles Tan (Desiderium).
Six designers, including Tangco, were awarded special plaques and certificates in several categories: Dhenyze Faith Guevara (Design Concept Award), Reinjamin Riodique (Emerging Creative Talent), Maria Ysabelle Esperanza Maralit (Digital Portfolio Award), Kristine Ann Ordoñez (Fashion Innovation Award), and Micah Alyanna Gomez (Brand Concept Award).
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Images: Courtesy of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
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