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Manila City Hosts First-Ever Fashion Show Featuring New And Veteran Designers

See how Rampa Manila showcased these Filipino designers at Manila City Hall!

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Alexandra Navalta

<p>Last June 20, Manila City held its first-ever fashion show, <strong>Rampa Manila</strong>.</p><div><br/></div><p>Rampa Manila was created under the vision and leadership of Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan who stated in her opening remarks that this show is meant to be a “step towards revitalizing various industries, including fashion.” With the history of Manila being a center for design and fashion, the premiere of Rampa Manila coincided with the city’s celebration of its 452nd founding anniversary. </p><div><br/></div><p>The fashion show, produced in collaboration with Punto Consultancy and its Creative Director Bang Pineda, honored renowned Filipino designers and also showcased a few emerging creators. The show began with a special performance by Ballet Manila of a portrayal of Angkas Bikers followed by a brief catwalk of Angkas merchandise. Angkas CEO George Royeca also made an appearance on the runway at the end of the Angkas segment.</p><div><br/></div><p>The next portion of Rampa Manila featured emerging designers in the Filipino fashion industry. This included John Jade Motecalvo, Gabriel Buenabajo, and Corven Uy. Afterwards, Michael Levya, Marlon Tuazon, Puey Quiñones, Jo Rubio, and Albert Andrada took their collections to the stage. We also saw former Mayor Isko Moreno and current Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan walk the catwalk for Michael Levya and Jo Rubio.</p><div><br/></div><p>To end Rampa Manila on an even better note, the five featured designers were honored by being presented with the key to the city and were declared adopted sons of Manila. </p><div><br/></div><p>As a recap of the innovative Filipino-centered pieces specially created by the aforementioned designers, we have compiled the highlights of Rampa Manila in the gallery. Take a look and share these Filipino designs with your friends!</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/cac39b74-9a7c-4c79-a5c4-1f22c0353f43_b-rampa-manila-2023.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9db76625-e8b6-43ee-aad1-a44c03fbd305_emerging designers.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e7eda06a-f246-42c1-a9e1-c20984b037da_michael leyva 3.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b5acec14-4cd0-422c-aea7-c6be24547e7a_michael leyva 2.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ee9569f7-d115-4d9c-b988-36deb73cbee8_michael leyva 1.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a6c12942-d9fe-4f52-97a6-19bf642cadfe_puey 1.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a2370832-4186-4332-9b6a-230686392c7c_puey 2.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/dc6a362a-3ae7-477b-ba95-2a6c17e0d3f7_puey 3.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9c08a1e0-aadb-4b06-9503-c486f87f9f47_jo rubio 1.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2c4ef398-8af8-4d7b-95cf-bf7489a5e868_jo rubio 2.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/04f5c5e1-53bf-4678-a3b8-4426b5bc0e18_jo rubio 3.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9f972623-4868-4a03-b895-d33416396002_marlon 1.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/12b954d1-b090-4d28-91c3-2f51f1a2e06d_marlon 2.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4d578116-67b3-4a45-b138-8ad7a18dc3ed_marlon 3.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/431e8133-0211-483b-83f9-ea560195246f_albert 1.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f3446670-bf9b-46a1-b0da-3630cc00fbcf_albert 2.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1f68df87-af76-495f-a3c4-b879fb040e1d_albert 3.png" 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>Emerging Designers - The first to show were three emerging designers. Corven Uy and Gabriel Buenabajo are fresh graduates from De La Salle College of St. Benilde, while John Jade Montecalvo is a designer who began during the pandemic. Each had different inspirations for their pieces, for Corven it was PDA, for Gabriel it was the kumot, and for John it was the basahan.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Michael Leyva - Michael Levya presented a stunningly gorgeous all-white collection. His goal was to create intricate designs while maintaining a very classic and timeless silhouette. He stated that he was inspired by the designer Ramon Valera. At the end of his collection, we saw Isko Moreno walk the runway.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Puey Quiñones - Puey Quiñones presented a monochromatic collection filled with volume and ribbons. His pieces showed off the creativity and newness he brings as a Filipino designer. For Rampa, he said that he wanted “to show the creativity of a Filipino designer not only creating a Filipiniana, but the spirit of the Filipino designer.”</p></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jo Rubio - For Jo Rubio’s collection he brought together his affinity for romance alongside his vision to mesh old traditions with newer aesthetics. It is because of this that he presented a collection featuring a modern take on the Filipiniana. At the end of his collection, Mayor Honey Lucana-Pangan came out in one of his creations.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Marlon Tuazon - The models of Rampa Manila came out in a splash of bright colors as they walked in Marlon Tuazon’s collection. Marlon was excited to be part of this event and stated, “This time, I would like to showcase the terno in bold colors like neon.” He was able to do this while retaining the elegance of the classic look.</p></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Albert Andrada  - Albert Andrada presented a collection with varying colors and silhouettes that featured not only the well-known piña fabric, but also textiles from different regions in the Philippines. His concept for Rampa is “the beauty of the Philippines which we have to flaunt to the international platform.” </p></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div></div></div></div><div><em><br/></em></div><div><em>Photo Courtesy from Rampa Manila</em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/marian-rivera-rewind-press-conference-look/35797" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here&#x27;s Where To Get Marian Rivera&#x27;s &#x27;Rewind&#x27; Press Conference Look</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/alexa-ilacad-90s-supermodel-fashion/35776" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alexa Ilacad Channeled ’90s Supermodel Energy In These Fashion Looks</a></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/fashion/metrostylewatch/celebrities-in-designer-ternos/35730" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Best Modern Terno Gowns On Celebs Recently</a></div>