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Here Are Our Favorite Runway Looks At This Year's PMFF 

Get to know all 20- designers from the Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival runway show through their standout pieces on the runway.

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Carla Buyo

<p>The recently concluded <strong>Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival</strong> gave us so much fashion moments to remember. On their 13th season, PMFF redefined themselves as a Filipino fashion platform that connects designers, brands, suppliers, retail partners, fashion students, and fashion coalitions in the Philippines. Gone are the days when this organization only existed as a runway event! This year, PMFF is bound to reach far more audiences with their inspiring initiatives. </p><div><br/></div><p>For their 13th season, PMFF invited <strong>20</strong> Filipino designers. The four-day event was filled with nothing but the best of Filipino talent and design. In the gallery down below, take a look at the standout runway looks from each designer during their PMFF presentations. From <strong>Aranaz</strong>’s take on weave play, <strong>Ditta Sandico</strong>’s unique pieces made from Banaca, <strong>Kelvin Morales</strong>’ dystopian collection, <strong>Marc Rancy</strong>’s rendezvous-worthy ensembles, to <strong>Rhett Eala</strong>’s seasonless clothing, and more, here&#x27;s the only PMFF round-up you&#x27;ll ever need.</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e3089e15-6725-4e26-b4ed-c9dacbd2b575_b-apr5.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/53c27a0d-05d9-45e9-9c3a-35dd1cd2458c_albert andrada_pmffs13_img_0047.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/df2a6658-8903-4148-b78b-d5fe172043b5_alodia cecilia_pmffs13_img_8557.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/87684a07-6dc4-4e35-b59e-bb51ec40599b_aranaz_pmffs13_img_5389.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a6ff0da0-1fd1-42f0-ba5f-a86e898e9ac4_azucar_pmff13_img_3878.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/30eb8f2f-ec07-45f1-96ba-637e2148af87_barba_pmff13_img_8003.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/494b6a64-1735-498e-b0f5-a3248c4faec1_camlu_pmffs13_img_5545.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f551d6e7-dd3c-44ad-a151-136fbb26e3cb_daryl maat_pmff13_img_4821.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/287e6075-36ee-4b25-8d17-0d2582d09163_ditta sandico_pmffs13_img_4249.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/434ce482-666f-4562-a19d-c138ac5140bd_emir yamamoto_pmffs13_img_7043.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d6ddcd30-a285-42cc-81a6-4c3711d9f231_jun escario_pmffs13_img_9251.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/06f4c682-dcb0-4e26-9421-513c3fb5153b_june samson pugat_pmff13_img_5147.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/081e2503-31a1-4e78-bb62-b66cd2b7d596_kaye morales_pmffs13_img_0401.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bdf626f3-11bb-4e3a-9d62-50192da40475_kelvin morales_pmffs13_img_7616.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a2b78444-cf91-4f3e-98fa-4b9c8776760c_lorico_pmffs13_img_6264.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/dc3f61cd-e132-4032-8fd0-f27a93c12308_marc rancy_pmffs13_img_4903.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/905b5975-493e-444e-a8aa-9c4d176fcb28_oz go_pmffs13_img_6840.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bd5308be-92b1-485b-8422-07bf87116593_r.a.f_pmff13_img_4563.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/24ef8cb1-d165-4d87-83a1-e7f698f3224b_renan pacson x z emotion_pmffs13_161108.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fbda321d-17bb-4e1b-991a-1d5e708dce6a_rhett eala_pmffs13_img_9194.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9a972035-731e-45d6-9cf7-5a264760df8f_s" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Albert Andrada - Inspired by the beauty of the deep blue sea, Albert Andrada channeled his fascination for underwater gardens by using the colors pearl white, very peri, and beige in his PMFF collection. Take a closer look at the details of this dress on the runway.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Alodia Cecilia - Alodia Cecilia summons a new chapter with ‘Seed’, a collection that highlights optimism in times of darkness. Each piece calmly flowed on the runway like its in mid-flight. </p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aranaz - ‘Weave Play’ is Amina Aranaz’s take on exploring various woven techniques and natural materials. This collection features bags made out of bended rattan, crocheted raffia, braided woven panels, and an array of intertwined leather creations. </p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Azucar - Arleen Sipat-Sutton does occasion wear like no other. Her brand is heavily inspired by feminine themes and one-of-a-kind experiences. These dresses are definitely made to be worn to create chic memories.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Barba - ‘Abelissima’ beautifully showcased the beauty of the Abel Iloko fabric and how it can be combined with denim and linen to create pieces that are wearable for every day. Individualism is everything for Barba, it’s only fitting to have these pieces embody everything they stand for.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Camlu - Camlu is all for living your best life in pieces that will lift your mood no matter what. From frocks, frills, to fringes, Camlu’s PMFF collection might just have the right hero piece for you. We’re obsessed with the color play from this selection!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Daryl Maat - Inspired by ‘Youthquake’, a cultural movement that involved music, pop culture, and the change of landscape in the fashion industry during the 60s, Daryl Maat perfectly executed mod-related themes to this collection. This cropped blazer and trousers combination definitely made heads turn on the runway.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ditta Sandico - Ditta Sandico’s take on Filipiniana ensembles celebrates not only its rich heritage but also the weavers of Catanduanes. ‘Tropical Paradise’ highlights the organically grown and handwoven Banaca fabrics from Catanduanes. The traditional silhouettes paired with the vibrant colors of the Banaca fabric made this collection stood out for many reasons.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Emir Yamamoto - Ageless and genderless, that’s exactly how we can describe Emir Yamamoto’s PMFF collection this year. Clean, tamed, and minimalistic silhouettes breezed through the runway with ease. We’re here for the subdued yet structured pieces in this collection.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jun Escario - Cutout pieces reigned supreme in Jun Escario’s PMFF runway presentation. The designer himself believed that this collection is an ode to the ever-changing times. </p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>June Samson Pugat - June Samson Pugat unfolds his new design direction under House of Helios. ‘EOS’ features geometric-cut garments made from custom dyed jusi, linen, local Isabel, treated denim, and chambray. You can tell that these pieces went through the hands of talented weavers!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kaye Morales - Punk streetwear is very much alive with Kaye Morales’ PMFF collection. Inspired by dreams, unconscious desires, and images one could only see in his/her dreams, this collection gave us a glimpse of Kaye’s punk dreams.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Kelvin Morales - Kelvin Morales brings a chilling message on the PMFF runway with his dystopian collection. Through futuristic tailoring and semi rugged silhouettes, Kelvin brought his dystopian concept to life with pieces that visualize the foreboding future if we don’t think about our selfish actions right now.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Lorico - Lorico puts an otherworldly spin on modern and traditional Filipino spirituality with ‘Speculo’. Just look at how Lorico updates urban wear with beautiful and bizarre twists on the runway.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Marc Rancy - Marc Rancy balances out work and play with ‘Joil Garçon’, a collection filled with touches of romance, flair, and sensuality while using masculine silhouettes. Every look from this collection is perfect for midnight rendezvous! </p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>OZ GO - Inspired by the ballroom culture in the 90s, a sub-culture of the LGBTQIA community in New York, OZ Go puts eccentric 90s clothing to play. By focusing on light and pastel tones and mixing different fabrics with embroidery and embossed features, the designer created garments that are made for those who would want to have something unique in their closet.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>R.A.F - R.A.F signals spring and summer with a collection blended with colors and prints. Soft and contemporary silhouettes played an important part in this presentation. We can just tell everyone will be taking inspiration from this brand come summertime!</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Renan Pacson x Z-Emotion - Welcome to the meta-universe! Renan Pacson collaborates with Z-Emotion to bring the ‘Meta Filipina’ to life. We’ll just let the clothes do the talking for this one.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Rhett Eala - Rhett Eala brought us seasonless clothing to marvel over at the PMFF runway. From shift dresses, kimonos, to minimalist silhouettes that flatter every body, the designer knew what exactly ‘Floral Psychedelia’ meant for his clientele.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>S’TOI|C - Skin, flesh, and raw are S’TOI|C’s texture, tone, and theme for this year’s PMFF runway. The brand’s premiere collection has a pretty straight forward theme with no hidden meanings. We love a brand that has an ‘it is what it is’ design philosophy!</p></div></div></div></div><div><strong>Photo Courtesy of Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/runway/chris-nick-spring-summer-2022/32716" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Nick Joins The Y2K Look With The Old And It’s Beautiful!</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/runway/best-f-w-2022-fashion-week-shows/32576" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Best Shows At Fashion Week This Fall/Winter &#x27;22</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/runway/dior-women-fall-winter-2022/32596" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dior Fall/Winter ’22 Ushers In A Tech-Like Futuristic Era</a></div>