Roland Lirio Holiday 2014; Philippine Fashion Week

Styled by Nio Manzano
Shoes from Figlia
Fashion Jewelry by Christopher Munar

Photos from Philippine Fashion Week Live

Erwin Lee Tan; Grand Allure, Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2014

A Walk in the Clouds is what proud, Davao-based designer Erwin Lee Tan calls his 2014 S/S collection, and it capped my styling gig for PhFW this season. Lots of crystals, ostrich feathers, sheer-pailletted fabrics sashayed down the runway in all white glory. I've decided to lift the garments' whiteness more by adding stark colors on the jewelry I asked Antoinette Escario to create for this collection. Lots of crystals in white, emerald green and blue sapphires all done art deco style complemented the whole look.

Ulysses King; Menswear, Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2014

Ulysses King this season wanted to tell a story of men who work in a power plant. Stylish men, at that. Without bias, Ulysses' garments were probably the most masculine looking among all that showed last Philippine Fashion Weeks' menswear show, even with one look that sported a skort (a skirt and a short in one). You'd think styling this would be easy, but finding pieces that are generally for men is a bit nerve-wracking (other than watches and glasses, men generally don't use accessories). Thank God for Christopher Munar, who were able to create pieces for us from garison belts, nuts and bolts, metal bits and pieces, and repurposed toys.

Roland Lirio; Luxe Wear, Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2014

Roland Lirio's theme this season is Biker Chic. Metallic blues that are actually denim, mesh, printed chiffon, and dark gray fabrics accentuated with gold-colored zippers are used in the garments. It's a play on hard and soft literally and figuratively. "Glamazonian" accessories pumped up with chains and spikes are incorporated, together with metal, shoe-dresses to add that low-rider feel. Can you imagine these girls riding Harleys? I definitely do. :)

Jian Lasala; RTW, Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2014

Although I cannot take full credit for styling this set, I helped Jian and his stylist friend figure out how to tie the turbans on the heads of the models for his 2014 S/S collection. Photos were grabbed from Preview's Style Bible.