This is today’s fashion movement, its Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival Season 9 showcasing the Spring/Summer 2019 collections from over 40 fashion designers across the Philippine archipelago and a handful from Southeast Asia. Together with movement – shape and form are playing a big role in positioning Philippine fashion on a higher level and Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival aligns the Philippines as a distinct fashion capital and world-class execution along with Milan, New York, London, Paris and Tokyo hubs.

As Panasonic continues to bring fashion and style to our everyday lives with more ways than photography and beauty, it has now shaped a lifestyle within the Filipinos. Other major sponsors include Adsorb Beauty, Yellow Tail, Fanvader, Johnny Walker, SIP Purified Water, Asahi and Vespa Philippines

An amazing energy kicked-off Day One brought togetherby the crowd along with 11 fashion forward designer collections. Here are some of the looks from Day One of Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival Season 9.

JAZ CEREZO

Playful colors and spring-perfect prints for the modern, stylish woman. Check out curtain call here

ROB ORTEGA

Fringe sophistication and elegance supreme. Check out the curtain call here

“At the Stroke of Midnight” by STEPH TAN

At twilight rainforest mystery transpired in contemporary silhouettes and hues. Check out the curtain call here.

“Rapture” by CHRIS NICK

Rhythm, velvet and crystals set the sophistication that is rich and flattering. Check out the curtain call here.

“Chameleon Artisan” by MARK TAMAYO

Lace, fringe and applique details gave the feminine touch to the tailored and sunset hued collection. Check out the curtain call here.

“Pure” by VEEJAY FLORESCA

Divine, regal and the signature Veejay Floresca drapery that falls perfect and defines the movement. Check out the curtain call here.

“Euphoria” by DAK BONITE

No judgement, no inhibitions. The collection is all about the euphoric and all out excitement inspired by the LGBTQ+ community in vivid colors and show pieces. Check out the curtain call here

“Abaniko” by BESSIE BESANA

Exquisite lace embroidery, soft pleats and contemporary tailoring took inspiration from the local Abaniko fan made from woven dried leaves turned into sheer and flowy pieces. Check out the curtain call here.

“Mais Linda” by CHEETAH RIVERA

Popping colors and easy silhouettes dominated the collection inspired by the beautiful beaches of Brazil. Check out the curtain call here

“Chapter I Renascence” by LUCIA JOSEPHINE

Puffed sleeves and elegant mermaid-tail bottoms in pastel pink and white celebrates defining fashion revival. Check out the curtain call here

“1972” by JUN ESCARIO

Sleek ensembles and form-fitting silhouettes glorified the runway in this 70s MOD inspired collection. Check out the curtain call here.

Day One of Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival Spring/Summer 2019 happened last October 16, 2018 at The Marquee Tent, EDSA Shangri-la Manila Hotel, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.

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