What’s next?

Next-gen fashion innovators explore identity, diversity, and sustainability in debut collections

BY AARON CABEZA

Jan 18, 2024 07:56 PM 

AT A GLANCE

• This year’s edition presents a retrospective of distinct organic visions, creative processes, and design possibilities that promise to take spectators on a temporal and spatial journey in the multiverse of fashion.

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Sixty-two promising fashion innovators are set to demonstrate a fusion of artistry and imagination, as they explore the infinite diversity of identity and existence in their sustainable debut collections in "Sinulid 2024: Beyond Boundaries." 
The affair is the highly successful annual culminating event that showcases the knowledge, craftsmanship, and skills of the graduating Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) students of the School of Environment and Design (SED) at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB). 

Look from Bida Collection by Andrei Valera

This year’s edition presents a retrospective of distinct organic visions, creative processes, and design possibilities that promise to take spectators on a temporal and spatial journey in the multiverse of fashion. 

Look from Sa Amoa - Garbo sa Gitago Collection by Joshua Mario Daryll Chiong

Meticulously conceptualized and handcrafted, each ensemble encapsulates the varied narratives and experiences of the budding changemakers. It likewise channels their advocacy to break expectations and addresses prejudices on being a designer in the modern era. 
 

Look from the Hunyango Collection by Kristine Mae Tayo

The show will include a range of ready-to-wear collections with pieces that weave human emotions and sensibilities and champion freedom and eco-feminism. It will even seamlessly blend the comfort and style of athleisure. 
Couture will likewise take center stage with scene-stealing looks that pay homage to tradition and capture the wonders of childhood memories. 

Look from The Unveiling Scene Collection by Janine Zabala

The series will also feature a cocoon-inspired maternity line that dares to challenge the stereotypical clothing options available to expecting mothers.
It will also feature childrenswear that transports wearers into the vintage glam of the ’50s. 
Also included are creations that delve into the idea of escapism and embody a sense of healing.
Menswear that captures the Filipino spirit and the art of music will be given importance.

Look from Unveiling the Mask Collection by Denise Adrianne De Leon

"Sinulid 2024: Beyond Boundaries" will open at The Atrium at The Podium on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. The runway show, strictly by invitation, will commence at 5 p.m. at The Podium Hall. 
The gallery will run until Jan. 28.