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Patis Tesoro Filipiniana is Forever Fashion Show 2025

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<p>The <strong>Grand Dame of Philippine Fashion</strong> returns to the runway with <strong><em>Filipiniana Is Forever</em></strong>, a 100-piece collection that distills five decades of artistry, activism, and national pride. Presented by the<strong> Zonta Club of Alabang</strong>, the benefit fashion show celebrates not only the evolution of Filipiniana but also the women who preserve and advance its story.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17621506246427.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>For Patis Tesoro, the meaning of “forever” in her show’s title is simple yet deeply rooted. “For us Filipinos, wearing our clothes that identify us as a nation is forever,” she says. The collection is both a continuation and a culmination of her lifelong devotion to Philippine textiles—<em>piña</em>, <em>jusi</em>, and tropical linens—crafted by the hands of women she has long empowered.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17621506362815.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The inspiration behind the show, <strong><em>Halik sa Batok</em></strong>, came from a subtle gesture: the nape revealed by the fold of the <em>baro’t saya</em>. “The nape or <em>batok</em> is one of the sexiest areas of a woman&#x27;s body,” she says. “Just like the Japanese even paint that area on the geisha.” This sensual detail anchors a collection that moves from everyday <em>dasters</em> to formal Maria Clara gowns, hand-painted barongs, and kimono jackets inspired by Freddie Mercury. Ninety-five percent of the collection is handmade—a testament to the enduring beauty of craft in an age of speed and technology.</p><div><br/></div><div>Her partnership with the Zonta Club of Alabang aligns naturally with her own philosophy. “I appreciate and uphold this women&#x27;s group for their focus on upholding values and livelihood in our society,” she says. The collaboration transforms the show into a fundraiser for the Club’s projects—from equine therapy programs for children to educational drives on women’s health and empowerment.<img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17621506464646.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Tesoro’s creative process remains instinctive and human. “Tradition is a vibrant forward-looking action by our society,” she explains. “Our textiles not only bring livelihood to our communities but also keep our identity alive.” In her San Pablo atelier, where most of her team are women, she continues to nurture this cycle of making, mentoring, and preserving.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17621506874424.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Through Filipiniana Is Forever, Tesoro hopes to inspire both artisans and audiences to see heritage as dynamic rather than fixed. “To inspire creatives and customers alike that Filipiniana is ever evolving with society and its response to the world&#x27;s need,” she shares. “It is the past that sets the tone but the present that will continue for the future.”</p><p>As she prepares to unveil her newest collection at the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt BGC tomorrow, Patis Tesoro reminds us that fashion, at its most meaningful, is a living archive.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Photos courtesy of Before Deadlines</em></div>

<p>A 100-piece showcase of artistry and heritage, '<i>Filipiniana Is Forever'</i> marks Patis Tesoro’s grand return to the runway</p>

A 100-piece showcase of artistry and heritage, ' Filipiniana Is Forever' marks Patis Tesoro’s grand return to the runway

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Metro Exclusive: Patis Tesoro On Why The Filipiniana Is Forever

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Published Nov 03, 2025 02:19 PM PHT

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