Here's What To Expect And Where To Watch The PMFF Season 12: The Fashion Reboot

Take the front row at this year's Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival!

Carla Buyo

May 25, 2021, 07:58 PM

Panasonic Manila Fashion Festival is back and it’s bigger than ever. Although we won’t be physically sitting in the front rows of PMFF this year, we’re excited to see 23 Filipino designers unfold the collections they’ve been working on for the past year or two. From returning designers Bamba Limon, Dodjie Batu, Dino Lloren, and Dexter Alazas to this year's new designers Ann Semblante, Gil Macaibay III, Alodia Cecilia, and more, this fashion reboot will surely make up for last year!

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Helping the designers to fully realize their creations, Stylem, Japan’s leading textile company will be collaborating with PMFF for an exclusive collection that will spotlight Asian talent and the organization’s move to sustainability. PMFF x Stylem will be exhibited at international venues in Japan, make sure to keep your eyes peeled if in case you can drop by at any of the exhibits!

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Right before we show you this year’s line-up, make sure to take a screenshot of this year’s PMFF schedule down below:

MAY 31: Avel Bacudio, Camlu x Creative Definitions, Dodjie Batu, Mark Yaranon, Melvin Lachica, Win del Mira

JUNE 1: Ann Semblante, Bamba Limon, Dino Lloren, Edgar Buyan, Joshua Guibone, Ziggy Savella

JUNE 2: PMFF x Stylem Collection

JUNE 3: Bessie Besana, Chris Diaz, Dexter Alazas, Emir Yamamoto, Marc Rancy, Renan Pacson

JUNE 4: Alodia Cecilia, Benjie Panizales, Gil Macaibay, Mavy Ladlad, Steph Tan

The 5-day fashion show will be streamed in mff-official.com from May 31 to June 4 at exactly 6:00pm Manila time.

PMFF 2021

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FLVX > LAYA > EN’COUTH by Alodia Cecilia

For FLVX > LAYA > EN’COUTH, Alodia taps into her inner vibrations to take her work a notch “haute-r”. She made use of reengineered and sculpted pinya silk along with other fabrics such as inabel, kantarines, binakol, and kashmir to portray her love for Filipino culture and to tell the story behind her many travels.

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HAUTE GOTH by Ann Semblante

Lightness and darkness come into play at Ann’s PMFF collection entitled ‘Haute Goth’. Whether it’s love, desire, or anger, expect to see all of these and more in her expressive ensembles.

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PHILIPPINE FASHION OLYMPICS by Avel Bacudio

Inspired by our formidable Filipino athletes, Avel’s athleisure collection is for everyone who wants to look stylish and comfortable all the time.

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OUT OF AFRICA by Bamba Limon

Bamba’s PMFF collection is filled with the warmth of the African sunrise and the earthy tones of the African savannah. Charge yourselves with adrenaline because you’re bound to see 'Out Of Africa' on your screens!

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THRIVE MY TRIBE by Benjie Panizales

To preserve the pulsating art of the Davaoeños, Benjie makes use of mythical patterns, beadings, playful cuts, unexpected silhouettes, and the juxtaposition of mixing rich solids with Mindanaoan weaves in ‘Thrive My Tribe’. Striking the balance between chaos and order, dive into the richness of Davao’s heritage through Benjie’s collection.

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PAVEMENT by Bessie Besana

Bessie dresses the modern woman in this collection called ‘Pavement’. Step out of the box and don alternative tailored looks after seeing this collection.

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NEW WEAVE by Camlu and Creative Definitions

Reinventing old traditions, culture, and the tedious yet artful process of weaving, Camlu and Creative Definitions’ created contemporary pieces for everyone to move and live in.

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NEO DESIDERIUM by Chris Diaz

This season, expect to see iconic Renaissance, Art Deco, and Post-Modernism motifs along with the art of androgyny in Chris’ ‘Neo Desiderium’. This demi-couture collection will surely take you to another dimension!

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WILD WORLD by Dexter Alazas

Dexter’s newest ready-to-wear line is a special collection to those who like to wear luxurious street-inspired ensembles. From animal prints, stretch knits, to sheer fabrics, let Dexter transport you to a glamorous jungle escapade in ‘Wild World’.

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VALOR by Dino Lloren

‘Valor’ is Dino’s love letter to Filipinas. Without fail, Dino reimagined the Filipiniana with modern shapes and silhouettes in colors red, white, yellow, and blue.

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VENTE-SINGKO by Dodjie Batu

On his 25th anniversary, Dodjie veers away from his usual close-to-the-body silhouettes and goes for a more relaxed look in ‘Vente-Singko’. We’re definitely excited to see his separates in hues of gray and burnt orange.

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ANOTHER REALM OF PARADIGM by Edgar Busan

Edgar welcomes you to the future with his high-shine dresses and teal-colored essentials. His chaotic mix and match ensembles will surely tickle your inner fashion rebel.

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OFF-ROAD REGALIA by Emir Yamamoto

‘Off-Road Regalia’ is Emir’s way of saying that wanderlust can be cured by dressing like a beautiful landscape. Taking inspiration from the many sunrises and sunsets he has witnessed, this collection aims to comfort the ones who are in need of an escape.

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HOPE by Gil Macaibay III

Hope is more than just a four letter word for Gil. Through this collection, Gil aims to give more definition to the word hope and what it exactly means to have it.

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METTALIC MUTINY by Joshua Guibone

After last year’s total reset, Joshua felt inspired to revolt and break free from constraints. His metallic brocades are bound to change the game from here on out.

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JOIE DE VIVRE by Marc Rancy

‘Joie De Vivre’ is Marc’s homage to life. The colors used in this collection are his way of saying that we should remind ourselves to stay positive all the time. The pastels in contrast with a couple of dark tones shall emphasize that happiness should still reign in times of uncertainty.

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RAYS OF HOPE by Mark Yaranon

Just imagine tequila sunrises and subset boulevards in Mark’s easy-breezy ensembles. Now that, sounds like a dream! While we wait for our next vacation, we’re excited to see what Mark has in store for us in ‘Rays Of Hope’.

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KISS OF THE SILVER MOON by Mavy De Leon Ladlad

Inspired by the radiant silver moon, Mavy tells a dreamy tale of elegance and a deep sense of tranquility through her blue and silver grey ensembles. From tailored menswear to evening gowns, this collection is definitely something to look forward to.

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IN MOD WE TRUST by Melvin Lachica

Taking cues from the lavish ‘60s, Melvin taps into his inner mod-obsessed creative and designed A line shapeless shift dresses with ruffles and color-blocking.

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FIRST BALL by Renan Pacson

Renan pictures his collection in tune with the Year 2835, a distant future where people only live for the explosive scenes during nighttime. Renan sees his ensembles worn by men, women, and everything in between. We’re excited to see how his futuristic collection will turn out!

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SPILL THE TEA by Steph Tan

Get ready to dress for an afternoon tea with Steph’s PMFF collection. Inspired by the high tea afternoons organized by women of status in the mid 1700s, Steph makes use of a delectable muted pastel palette along with silhouettes and textures, embellishments, and lush brocades that are very reminiscent to the women of the 1700s.

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CALICO by Windel Mira

From Lantern sleeves, victorian cuts, loose fitted maxi and tea length dresses, to wide leg pants and separates, expect this and more in Windel’s Calico-inspired collection.

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10, YEAR 12 by Ziggy Savella

In context of today’s home-based setting, Ziggy designs sportswear-inspired outerwear that are amplified with his brand’s signature color ways. These pieces are definitely made for action and are intended to be extra practical without compromising style and comfort.

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