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The UltimateCollection

shortlists the 10 designers who stood out during Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011

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WHite sHort dress WitH beads, paillettes and featHers and blue suede sHoes

froM gaupo; Venus cut sHort dress WitH pailettes and beads, and green suede

sHoes froM gaupo; WHite cHiffon long dress WitH silVer details

KRiSteL YuLoInspired by the elements of water, Kristel

creates a collection representing cascading and flowing waves that crash upon rocks. She balances soft fabrics by incorporating

edgy details of paillettes and beads.

strapless sHeer long goWn and golden bronze cut-out dress

veeJaY FLoReScaThe young designer is inspired by the provocative, sexy and glamorous woman and translates it into frocks of tulle, chiffon and lace. He infuses geometric shapes with sheer details and adds beadwork and feathery accents for a futuristic appeal.

orange turtleneck Halter dress and red

turtleneck Halter dress WitH sHoulder coVering

SaSSa JimenezSassa’s Holiday 2011 collection showcases the marriage of art

deco and Oriental art. Chiffon, silk chiffon, organdy and

dupioni silk are transformed into shift, empire cut, trapeze and

drop waist dresses. The vibrant color palette consists of orange,

red, honeysuckle and turquoise.

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brigHt green dress WitH WHite leatHer cut-outs and green suede sHoes froM gaupo; oVersized sleeVed jacket WitH leatHer cut-outs and a-line skirt and blue suede sHoes froM gaupo

noeL cRiSoStomoNoel stays true to his roots with separates, dresses and gowns in clean, tailored silhouettes. He updates his signature style by incorporating leather cut-outs that look like flowers, oversized sleeves and fringe details.

sleeVeless sHeer Maxi dress WitH prints, black knit

dress and purple coVer up

maRLon RiveRaMarlon’s latest collection

is all about androgyny translated into a color wheel

of black, gray and purple. His garments are embellished

with prints, numerous straps and leather details.

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blue satin long sleeVed dress and WHite

cocktail dress WitH MesH and featHer fringe

John paRaSKnown for his simple and

clean silhouettes, John accentuates his separates and

dresses with feather fringes and lace. He works around

the hues of black, white, midnight blue, olive green,

deep purple and gold.

sleeVeless turtle neck long dress WitH prints and green suede sHoes

froM gaupo; blue jersey juMpsuit and blue suede

Wedges froM gaupo

aRnoLd gaLangThe designer drew inspiration

from Tibetan culture with flowy and relaxed earth-toned fabrics. Color blocking and brushstroke

prints provide a modern take on the rich traditional clothing of

the Northern Himalayan nation.

Venus cut dress WitH gold details and tie-dye satin juMpsuit all

JeRome SaLaYa angJerome’s newest collection called Fables takes inspiration from the 21st century folklore. The figure hugging pieces are made of tulle, chiffon and crepe available in colors of black, white, nude, bronze, red and ethereal touches of tie-dye.

satin rust long dress and ankle strap Heels WitH fur

botH; cHocolate broWn sleeVeless dress and

strappy Heels WitH fur

chRiS diazThe designer’s Holiday collection

is a futuristic interpretation of the Medieval Ages that still has

his signature romantic style. The figure-flattering dresses and gowns

revolve around a color palette of midnight blue, chocolate brown,

gray, rust, and golden bronze.

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WheRe to get it:aRnoLd gaLang (917 803 5688); chRiS diaz (917 740 1097); eRic de LoS SantoS (920 926 4342); gaupo (greenbelt 5); JeRome SaLaYa ang (918 919 9537); John paRaS (917 808 8395); KRiSteL YuLo (917 826 3669); maRLon RiveRa (917 535 4940); noeL cRiSoStomo (917 800 1622); SaSSa Jimenez (917 554 2893) and veeJaY FLoReSca (917 501 3535)

blue juMpsuit WitH Metallic details and green suede sHoes froM gaupo; purple cocktail dress WitH Metallic

details by eRic de LoS SantoS and gold strappy Heels froM gaupo

eRic de LoS SantoSThe Resurgence collection features jewel-toned

fabrics with contrasting metallic materials in different cuts that emphasize different body

types of a woman. The designer’s Holiday ’11 line celebrates a woman’s physique with pieces

that highlight her femininity.