Wedding Fair at The Peninsula Manila
THE PENINSULA Manila celebrates its biggest wedding fair yet on the 10th anniversary of the event, done in cooperation with Christine Ong-Te Events (COTE), the Manila Fashion Festival (MFF), and designer Michael Leyva. This will take place on May 11 and 12, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Timeless Celebrations: Weddings at The Peninsula and More 2024” promises to provide couples with all the creative motivation they’ll need, but also (hopefully) get a lot done in two days while perusing and choosing from a range of wedding and celebratory essentials, each one chosen for their signature style and savoir faire — from bridal finery to tabletop decorations, delicious cakes and blooming bouquets, to honeymoon and holiday destinations, photographers, events hosts, and many more. Many exhibitors will be offering giveaways, but the biggest prizes will be coming from The Peninsula Manila where lucky guests will have the chance to win a three-day/two-night stay for two with breakfast at The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Tokyo, along with other prizes. Michael Leyva will show off his bridal fashions on Saturday, May 11, at The Upper Lobby, while the MFF will launch the MFF Bridal Collection 2024 on Sunday, May 12, at The Lobby. The parade of bridal wear from Aisle by ACMS and Filipino designers Studio Ceremonie, Rei Escario, Jor-el Espina, and Banggo Niu, will be an ode to romance and luxurious textures. For inquiries about “Timeless Celebrations: Weddings at The Peninsula and More 2024,” call 887-2888, extension 6579 and 6573 (Wedding Sales), e-mail jonnayeh@peninsula.com or marizsison@peninsula.com or visit peninsula.com.
Ternocon calls for entries
FOR THE past several years, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Bench/Suyen Corp. have partnered with a common goal to popularize the Philippine dress through the TernoCon, a national convention and competition for Filipino designers. This year, the competition officially began with a two-day lecture series via Zoom open to all aspiring Filipino designers who want to join the competition. For TernoCon, designers are expected to create a three-piece collection, consisting of a formal terno with pañuelo, a formal Balintawak with an alampay and tapis, and a formal Kimona (a camisa with butterfly sleeves) with an alampay and a patadyong (a tube-like wraparound skirt). For this year’s edition, TernoCon 2025 will draw inspiration from 20th-century Philippine visual arts. Participants have to honor the intricate movements, perspectives, and principles seen in Philippine paintings, architecture, and sculptures. The competition will culminate in a cultural show, slated on Jan. 25, 2025, where the 12 finalists will present their terno collections. TernoCon 2023’s winning designer Yssa Inumerable, along with this season’s mentors, will also showcase their special collections then. The deadline for submission of designs is May 10. For the full mechanics, check out the official CCP social media accounts on Facebook or visit the CCP website (www.culturalcenter.gov.ph)
Criselda explores tropical surrealism
BEST known as the brand of choice for society matrons, Criselda dives into new territory this year, featuring a line inspired by tropical surrealism. This Spring/Summer 2024 features contemporary, minimalist silhouettes in lush shades of blues and feminine splashes of apricot and lilac. The prints evoke the sensation of viewing images through a kaleidoscope. Earthly elements such as florals and geometric textures take on hyperreal, synthetic, pixelated proportions. The shapes include flowing caftans, billowy sleeves, and maxi dresses which offer elegant dressing options from day to night. Standout pieces include bright, abstract print dresses in flattering cuts, flowy silk tops paired with luxe maxi skirts, and elegant ensembles in neutrals, black, fuchsia and bright green. All Criselda’s pieces are made from soft, light, and breezy fabrics and breathable materials such as cotton, rayon, and charmeuse for daytime, and organza, chiffon, and silk for the evening. The brand’s signature Mikado and Gazar fabrics are present throughout this season’s offering, creating that dramatic Criselda statement that is the signature of every one of the brand’s collections. Criselda is available at Rustan’s.
Lady Rustan does classic elegance for spring
LADY RUSTAN — Rustan’s in-house private label — is launching its newest collection featuring a modern interpretation of its classic styles. This summer’s collection showcases details such as bubble hems, pleats, and smocking. Its color palette includes serene neutrals like stone, sand, and whites, along with mineral shades of greens, powdery lilacs, blues, and oranges. Lady Rustan’s SS24 collection is available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La, Alabang, Cebu, and Gateway.
