Future perfect

Summer is all about having fun under the sun. From more than a handful of trends to captivate the season in style, one of the strongest styles in making a grand statement is the return of minimalism. This look of the ‘90s has made a great comeback with a fusion of distinctive refinement in sportswear and contemporary tailoring. This gives birth to modernism.

International brand Raoul presents its Spring-Summer 2012 collection with an alluring narrative of luxury sportswear.  Clean lines, innovative forms and splashes of colors define a cool statement of fashion in the now. The collection boasts of a variety of must-have pieces that can be mixed and matched without effort.  Excessive and ornate detailing is a thing of the past and designer retail is seemingly moving into an updated version of less is more. The sporty combined with minimalist feel has taken style forward with an interesting look of the future. Undoubtedly, the future of luxe unfolds anew as seen in modern and impeccable fabrication that creates a class act into casual and active apparel like never seen before. Dressing up sportswear is taking the brand’s collection with structured and streamlined appeal relevant for everyday essentials. After its absence in the trendsetting arena for more than a decade, the look of “sports” has become the ultimate statement of the times. The new code of dressing focuses greatly on contemporary form and outstanding tailoring, giving us an insight of the shape of things to come.

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Photography by Jo Ann Bitagcol • Fashion styling by Luis Espiritu Jr. • Makeup by Ria Aquino • Associate styling by Mikka Velasquez • Model: Pedro Mologni of IM Agency and Kelly Misa • All wardrobe and accessories by Raoul Spring-Summer 2012 collection • Shot on location at Sirena restaurant, shangri-La Boracay • Special thanks to Ms. Patricia Javier and AIRPHIL EXPRESS