Candidates walk the runway showing sustainable fashion ALL 40 candidates of the 2024 edition of Bb. Pilipinas, as well as past crowned beauty queens, went on the runway for a fashion show at Gateway Mall 2’s Quantum Skyview on May 16. For the “girls,” walking on the runway is just another Thursday, but not for this fashion show: Reinvent showcased clothes made sustainably.
Eleven designers took on the task of dressing the contestants, and then some. The clothing was by Jean Alta, Don Cristobal, Russ Cuevas, Adam Balasa, James O’Briant, Rannel Espaldon, Doms Abustan, Uly Marquez, Mark Combe, and Allan Laserna. All the contestants wore accessories by Christopher Munar.
Jean Alta created a collection made with roughly woven strips of stiff material that gave the dresses some body. Don Cristobal’s collection was made of mismatched patches of cloth, coming together for more modern Filipiniana looks. Russ Cuevas did the same, but with more uniform textiles (think denim or gingham).
Mr. Balasa’s clothes were decorated with pleated fabric, making the outfits look fresh. Mr.
O’Briant’s clothes took on an earthy look with woven natural materials and traditional beadwork. Mr. Espaldon’s and Mr.
Abustan’s designs, meanwhile, express summer with vibrant colors and native textiles. Mr. Marquez combined white and gold for his outfits, while Mark Combe seemed to channel shipwrecks with his torn-up clothes looking as if they had just come out of the water.
Finally, Mr. Las.
