Premiere Collection C Review: Summer for the urbanite

MANILA, Philippines - While summer is indeed the season for traipsing around in sunny beaches, the majority of the population will have to make do with braving the scorching heat in the streets of the metro. The Premiere Collection C offers these urbanites summer dressing perfect to take them from work to play as they celebrate summer within the confines of the urban jungle.

Arnold Galang: Summer celebration

Inspired by the Filipino love for festivities, Arnold Galang effortlessly mixes prints with the somber hues of black, white and gray. Ruched chiffon pieces such as ivory-colored dresses and pants were mixed with floral and abstract patterned jersey gowns, long skirts and loose pants. Embellished vests and tasseled bags also made an appearance. For this collection, the beauty lies in the mix of festive prints with somber colors, perfect for the summer, perfect for the urbanite in you.

Joel Escober: Of embellishments and retropop

Embellishments were the name of the game for this Joel Escober runway show. Lace dresses, floral and sequin-embellished tops dominated the collection that was inspired by the artistry of crafting perfumes. Sheer sleeveless tops embellished with purple flowers paired with gray pencil skirts and sequined bright-colored belts offered a perfect example of summer corporate dressing. An array of colors also marked the show, as Joel’s menswear collection featured colored linen pants done in aqua, mint green, purple and gray tempered with khaki trousers and sheer polos.

Jeffrey Rogador: For the love of denim

Denim took the center stage in the urban leanings of Jeffrey Rogador’s collection. For his menswear collection, Jeffrey showcased jackets and jeans done in classic silhouettes finished with detailing of ingenious patchwork and interesting blanket weaves. The designer, who known for his reversible jackets, also debuted his collection of reversible jeans. For the ladies, Jeffrey paired denim with jersey, contrasting hard and soft in his skirt and blouse combinations. Denim dresses accented the geometric patterns.

Lyle Ibañez for EsAc: Hey, it’s the ’60s

In a collection reminiscent of the color-blocking days of the ’60s, Lyle Ibanez brings to life office wear fit to channel the colors of summer. Classic silhouettes done in various combinations of orange, yellow, aqua, purple and red peppered the runway as models of all shapes and ages sashayed down the runway. Loose pants paired with relaxed tops, long gowns and swingy skirts marked Lyle’s contribution to the EsAc collection.