Manila Wear 2014

Why Manila Wear? One of the more relevant issues of Philippine fashion is design translation into the contemporary. Culture and tradition is reinvented and transformed into modern creations fitting for the times.  This branding initiative aimed to position the industry in the global resort/tropical market is a visionary  step in showcasing local artistry at its best.  Lead by international fashion icon Josie Natori, it umbrellas the countries more established and seasoned designers in showcasing artisanal creations made from fusion of both basic and Philippine materials. A reflection of the beauty of Filipino talent and sensibilities, the insightful movement is a progressive and optimistic approach on style relevance in the local industry. This collective of outstanding artists aims to present masterpieces defining the current  nowness of style individuality and more significantly promoting cultural preservation. Manila wear is fashion forward with a strong design statement of better things to come.

Rhett Eala.

Rhett Eala.

Avel Bacudio.

Avel Bacudio.

Ivar Aseron.

Ivar Aseron.

JC Buendia.

JC Buendia.

Cesar Gaupo.

Cesar Gaupo.

Rajo Laurel.

Rajo Laurel.

Dennis Lustico.

Dennis Lustico.

Randy Ortiz.

Randy Ortiz.

Lulu Tan Gan.

Lulu Tan Gan.

Check out Fashion Philippines' Manila Wear's last day of exhibition at the 60th Manila FAME Level 2 SMX Convention Center, Metro Manila.

SM Men's Fashion: Randy Ortiz for Uberto Duranti

In the Philippines, the biggest and prime mover in the local retail landscape-SM-introduces their roster of menswear designer collections for Summer 2013. Each in house brand comes to the fashion forefront with their current forecast for the season of the best best in local design. Leading the pack of renowned and talented designers is Randy Ortiz. SM Men's Fashion collaborates with one of the local industry's pillar to create an exclusive and limited edition collection for Uberto Duranti. The classic brand known for its tailoring and corporate appeal transforms into a forward look of contemporary well-designed suiting. Ortiz modernizes the pieces with his signature and distinct touches of print and detailing. Polished and refined the boardroom look of the brand transforms into the modern day stylish wall street man. The traditional aesthetics levels up with dapper style stepping up from the conventional. Fabrication becomes extraordinary as a fusion of textures display a now feel that ultimately reinvents the man of the times.
SM Men's Fashion featuring Randy Ortiz for Uberto Duranti is a success and insight of better things to come for local menswear.

Photography by Frank Hoefsmit, styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., makeup by Bobby Carlos, modeled by Hideo Muraoka and Vini Tiexera. Shot on location in El Nido, Palawan. Randy Ortiz for Uberto Duranti is available in all major Sm stores.

Myth Holiday 2012 Campaign

MI AMORE by Randy Ortiz for Myth

Summer 2012 is in full bloom as the refreshing parade of flora and fauna in the international runways transcend into the grandstanding world of retail.  In the Philippines, local designer Randy Ortiz for Myth collection entitled "Mi Amore" is a luxurious presentation of relaxed and sophisticated pieces to captivate the mood and feel of modern resort wear.  A variety of fantastical prints in classic silhouettes creates an alluring look of contemporary elegance.  Color comes alive with a mix of brights and pastels matched with the new neutrals that burst into the warm days ahead.   Fascinating forms through tailoring reinvents the seasonal  wears with more polished and refined interpretation giving new insights into our everyday wardrobe. Mi Amore redefines the local retail scene with brave and bold approach into resort dressing.

Photography by Rita Marie Styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., Hair and Makeup by Katchie Mejias, associate stylist Mikka Velasquez, modeled by Valerie Weigenmann(IM agency) and Alejandro Corzo Suarez(Mercator).  Wardrobe by Randy Ortiz for Myth.

Randy Ortiz for Bench-Holiday 2011 Ad campaign

The battle of retail giants continues as they unveil their yuletide season campaigns. Iconic retail brand recently released their latest designer-- Randy Ortiz for Bench Holiday.  The famed designer who designs for sister brand Kashieca has successfully crossed over and created a dressy collection for both men and women.  Classic black and white hues dominate in fashion forward pieces highlighted by red.  Prints come alive as stripes, polka dots and more add chic twists to the standard ensemble. Dressing up the holidays is making a refined statement of classic elegance as Randy Ortiz incorporates his design trademarks.  His remarkable tailoring for both men and women are fused into retail pieces that will surely make one standout this season.  The ad campaign set in a garden backdrop with the hottest young celebrities and personalities led by no less than actor Dingdong Dantes and actress Kim Chiu with Rayver Cruz, Sam Concepcion, uber model Pauline Prieto among others.

The Gold Standard

Fashion for the holidays is glittering with luxe ideas.  Notable local designer Randy Ortiz recently came out with his 2011 Holiday Luxe collection entitled Marque d' Or for Myth.  Randy's Midas touch takes inspiration from the understated as it presents a subtle perspective of the world of luxury and opulence.  The latest creations define the "new" minimalist luxe in a style interpretation of clean and classic silhouettes for both Randy O Man and Woman.  Luxurious gender less appeal come in color blocked jackets and shirts for him while tweed jackets, hints of beading, cutworks, electro pleating, drapes, jumpsuits and jodhpurs are for her.  Highlighting the collection are prized bags in a variety of shapes and sizes in special python leather.  Style in finery is practicing some restrain but setting up the new standard. Give no resistance to holiday's priceless grandeur by Randy O, it's more than just a buy--its something precious.

Myth is located at the 2F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati city.