Philippine Fashion Week 2014: Menswear show

Ladies might come first but gents are never last!

In world where womenswear traditionally dominate fashion weeks,  Philippine Fashion Week dedicated a show for menswear designers to showcase their work, and satisfy all stylish men out there.

12 designers participated during the show which was held on October 27. Diversity in forms of colours, and design aesthetics were seen on the catwalk.

Here’s what caught our eye:

Drei Soriano

From last season’s Japanese warrior-inspired collection that comprised of monochrome looks, this time Drei Soriano combined various colours, materials and textures in one look. Entitled “Rustic Solstice,” Drei used cork embedded paper leather, linoleum, neoprene and tweed. Complementing these materials were atypical construction. The highlight? those jackets!!!

Don Sevilla

Avian and floral prints, anyone? Don Sevilla integrated these in his menswear collection that came in both classic and alternative construction – highlighting the sleeves and pocket components. A positive indication that the designer appeared to be exploring more in his works. Don Sevilla started designing this year and this season was the second time he participated at the Philippine Fashion Week.

Chris Jasler

Zippers, studs, and chains were all over; unexpected cuts, heavy duty leather boots, and black masks over the models’ faces (that seems to be the trend this year at PFW). Not enough? How about converting a bag to a jacket, impromptu on the runway (photos above)? Chris Jasler presented what seemed to be yet another biker-inspired collection. It was quite a show.

Norman Noriega

Simple lines and cuts in black, grey and white with the occasional tie-dye dominated the show. The aesthetics of Norman Noriega are all about ‘mood-inducing’ minimalism. But perhaps, in the future, a little more experimentation would give his work an added dimension. Nonetheless, The clothes looked comfortable and easy to wear. Mixing and matching the separates seemed very workable too.

M Barretto

While most designers were bringing in unconventional menswear pieces, M Barretto‘s “SERIOUSLY?!” printed and hooded pullover was a breather. Preppy looks which included pieces like tailored mustard single-breasted blazer, chequered buttoned down “M” embossed varsity jacket comprised the designer’s collection. A two-button double-breasted jacket, offered a welcome variation of the common four-button double-breasted.

Onin Lorente

Photos: Terence Saw and Wilbur Po