Designed for Dad
MANILA, Philippines - Give way to the man of the moment!
While celebrated for its tuxedos and barongs, Bergamo ticks all the boxes by presenting this season’s casual wear. Guest designer Dennis Lustico plays with florals and geometric prints on pure cotton shirts. A pale palette of pink, yellow and pistachio slashes the formality as the “stiff resortwear” yields a dressy casual attitude. These limited edition designs are available at the Bergamo Greenbelt 5 branch.
Embellished with his signature detailing, there is also reassurance in Lustico’s piña barongs for Bergamo. The fashion conceptualist carefully rounds up floral motifs, without compromising masculinity, and elements as simple but definitely dressier than the usual embroidery.
Mel Meer, president and CEO of Bergamo, says about Lustico: “We really agree on designs. I like simple but different, and that’s what he gives. It’s not simple-simple, it’s detailed but the decoration is just right. You have to have something there, like a little bit of embroidery to a certain extent. But for men, you have to be very careful.”
December may be the new wedding month, but Bergamo is already in full swing in presenting its cutting-edge formal wear collection, defining “updated and classic” with its luxe offerings of barongs and tuxedos. The label takes pride with its tuxedo suit made up of Italian lightweight wool fabric, matched with the tuxedo shirt that is Egyptian cotton. Polishing the style are Fumagalli’s pure silk black bowtie and cummerbund from Italy. Bergamo also underscores the classic tuxedo with a brave, different approach. One key piece characterizes minimalism — no ties, no cummerbunds, no lapels — but infuses a relaxed elegance that only the man of the moment can wear.
Make your dad experience Bergamo’s personalized service, where attention to the smallest detail and excellent workmanship translates to superior quality and overall comfort with “A tribute to Dad! by Bergamo” — a Father’s Day sale promo that gives 20 percent discount on bespoke (made-to-order) men’s apparel for one whole week starting today.
(Participating stores are located at Greenbelt 5 (second level); Shangri-La Plaza Mall (second level); The Mandarin Oriental Manila; Boutique and Executive Offices Showroom on Osmeña Highway cor. Valderama St., Makati City; and Banilad Town Center (ground level), Cebu City. All Rustan’s outlets are not included in the promo. For prices and inquiries, please call 621-5145.)