In 2005, we did a show for Philippine Daily Inquirer and Motorola called "Fashion Declaration". It was my first big show. Along with Joey Samson, Ivarluski Aseron, Yvonne Quisumbing and Ignacio Loyola, we each came up with a 25-piece collection, no theme, no concept, no holds barred. The show was meant to launch us as the new breed of Filipino designers. Ariel Lozada and his team staged a mind-blowing show which included 2 massive trusses used for the lights that were hoisted diagonally (and dangerously) to the ceiling of the NBC Tent.
For my collection, I looked back to the golden age of Philippine cinema. Particularly, comedy films. It was a tribute to great Filipino comedians during that time. I had unexpected pouffy shirt dresses, cube shaped skirts, plaid pants with giant pockets, huge bows on cropped pants, M&M colored buttons, uneven button holes etc., each one had a punchline. I had sets named after Chichay, Panchito, Cachupoy, Palito, Chiquito and of course Dolphy.
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| "Dolphy" a sketch for Fashion Declaration 2005 |
It's always a sad time when a clown says goodbye. Mang Dolphy will always be in our hearts as someone who made us laugh and giggle through the years. And for a moment, was my inspiration in creating clothes. Maraming salamat po Mang Dolphy!
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"Chichay" a sketch for Fashion Declaration 2005
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| These are additional sketches for the collection to show you how everything evolved. |
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| Sadly, there were hardly any photos of this show. Here's one I found from The Fashpack. Thank you Liza Ilarde. |
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