visible

This collection is shaped through a harmonious blend of contrasts, emulating the multiculturalism from which it was inspired. This collection celebrates the Filipino weaving heritage by using fabrics such as, Abaca Silk, Pinilian, Tiniri, Binakol and Hablon, which were designed and handwoven by various indigenous weaving communities in the Philippines, in combination with locally sourced deadstock fabrics made from natural or recycled fibres and upholstery fabrics. The silhouettes are clean and tailored but adorned with elaborate textures in unconventional materials and customised fabric manipulation techniques. The colours are warm and saturated and the prints are bold and geometric, a reflection of the vibrant Filipino culture. VISIBLE celebrates and shares the designer's roots through her own visual perspective in fashion.

More about this project HERE and ALSO HERE.

Upholstery fabric used in a sleeveless, reversible coat
Coloured editorial photo of a model in a cape jacket with fringe and red shorts 
Fringed cape jacket made from deadstock fabric and  deadstock faux leather strips paired with red shorts 
Reversible vest made from deadstock and zero-waste weave fabric paired with a skirt with Hablon overlay 
Hand-pleated detail on abaca silk as overlay on a mini-dress made from handwoven Pinilian fabric
A crop jacket with fringe detailing made from cotton webbing and handwoven Pinilian fabric on the sleeves 
Moodboard and Colour Story
Hero piece: Crop, fringed jacket made from deadstock brushed cotton twill and sleeves made from Pinilian fabric and cotton webbing fringe detail and wide-leg pants with overlay made from recycled polyester 
Reversible sleeveless coat made from geometric upholstery fabrics and cotton paired with deadstock wool and viscose pinstripe pants
Mini-dress made from handwoven Pinilian fabric with hand-pleated abaca silk overlay
Illustrated collection line up 
Fringed cape with centre front zip made from recycled polyester geometric jacquard and faux leather deadstock strips paired with shorts made from brushed cotton twill and Pinilian fabric 
Reversible vest made from deadstock cotton twill and recycled polyester geometric jacquard with zero-waste handwoven weave contrast fabric
Photography: Sharif Chow                                          Models: Sunny and Tyler Kawaguchi                                     HMUA: Cameron Jane Makeup Academy and Eliza Sensi    Fabrics: ANTHILL Fabrics, The Fabric Store                           Fabric Printing: Next State