The Bulwagang Rodriguez at the Manila City Hall was once again set ablaze with this year's Rampa Manila showcase. Now in its second year, the event takes on the theme "Textile, Texture, Technique," a celebration of the capital city's bustling hubs for fabric sourcing throughout the years. Through their capsule collections, both young and veteran designers paid homage to Manila and Divisoria's enduring influence on the Philippine fashion industry.
All the Designers Who Showed at Rampa Manila 2
The runway series commenced with three young designers: Morissette Magalona, Joanna Santos, and Dhenyze Guevara, collectively heralded as the "Future of Filipino Fashion."
1. Morisette Magalona
Morissette Magalona wove the nation's beauty and culture into his collection. An architecture major himself, Morisette breathes life into his floral-inspired pieces through his exceptional use of geometric patterns and rigid construction.
2. Joanna Santos
Joanna Santos' collection lifts inspiration from the fabric-sourcing capital of Manila, Divisoria. Through the use of locally sourced fabrics, Joanna showcases a series of corseted dresses, intricately lined with ruched and draped detailing.
3. Dhenyze Guevara
Dhenyze Guevara reimagined traditional Filipino attire with a maximalist flair. Her collection was a symphony of bold designs, including a gold corseted barong, a supersized Filipiniana dress, and a barong with faux mink trimmings.
4. Val Taguba
The main lineup began with Dubai-trained couturier Val Taguba, whose collection of mermaid-inspired, crystal-embellished gowns shimmered under the lights. Bathed in cool-toned pastel hues, each gown, all evocative of opulence and glamour, showcased Val’s skill in intricate detailing and luxurious design.
5. Jhobes Estrella
Jhobes Estrella honored the nation’s capital with a series of meticulously crafted Filipinianas and Barong Tagalogs. Through floral appliques and elegant draping, he breathed new life into traditional attire, creating pieces that were both timeless and contemporary.
6. Neric Beltran
Neric Beltran revisits his roots as a florist by drawing inspiration from Dangwa, the city’s famed flower market. Through a vibrant dance of colors and an array of botanical motifs and silhouettes, the celebrity designer poetically transformed the runway into a lush and verdant gardenscape.
7. Marc Rancy
Marc Rancy gives his own spin on balletcore, featuring tailored, fringed blazers and bubble-hemmed skirts. His collection, aptly named “An Ode to Ballet,” was a harmonious blend of nude pinks and whites, brought to life with billowing silhouettes and a delicate, feminine energy.
8. Anthony Ramirez
Anthony Ramirez gives the inabel its much-needed spotlight with his capsule collection. A weaving tradition born from Northern Ilocos, Anthony breathes a contemporary spirit into heritage textile through chic power suits, and asymmetrical dresses, all adorned with intricate, monochromatic floral appliques.
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