Unfortunately, I wasn't that excited with the Spring 2010 menswear offering from the recently concluded Philippine Fashion Week. Only a handful of collections were consistent, let alone driven by a singular vision. I was dispirited enough not even to have written anything for a daily paper.
But here are a few items worth a second glance, if not a quick purchase.
Loungy basics from M Barretto.
It seems blue and beige/brown are the colors of the season.
Here are clearer images of Jerome Lorico's collection, which I have talked about before. The dyeing is clearer here.
The powder blue color.
The imprecise tailoring.
So just focus on the linen denim dye.
And the tan marbling.
This image best illustrates the complementary color theme of the show.
Without dye this time, Anthony Nocom's linens are quite apt for traditional fun in the sun.
In fields, your weekend hacienda, and even at informal work settings.
Florals, for spring? It's good that they are merely abstract prints.
It's all about ease.
Ziggy Savella expounds on Lorico's color compliments by using actual chambray and other fabrics. The effect is soothing.
Again, woven belts do a lot.
There is something wrong with the sleeveless jacket. Too long by an inch, you think?
Simple and casual, but one wonders how different some pieces are from department store staples.
Jun Cambe brings in flowing drawstring pants, some cinched at various places.
Yes, these are florals for spring, and are not at all impressive. But with the right robe and low, shawl-collared shirt, they're ready to go.
The color of Odelon Simpao's pants, and the alternating patterns of the shirt. Yes, sorry to say, that is all.