The Philippine Star

WHY CRISELDA LONTOK STAYS ON TOP AS RUSTAN'S BESTSELLIN­G FILIPINO DESIGNER

- MAURICE ARCACHE PHOTOS BY ALEX VAN HAGEN POWERED BY MAC CENTER

More than just a brand, Criselda Lontok is a design icon who epitomizes the personalit­y of both muse and maker. A former model and a society elite, she has dressed generation­s of Manille’s most fashionabl­e and influentia­l women and is the talented ready-to-wear designer of Philippine society’s upper crust, dahlings.

As Criselda celebrates her 35 years of transforma­tive style, she looks forward into the future, to the next generation of women to the very same women who have followed and stayed true to Criselda’s sophistica­ted style philosophy since the label was created 35 years ago.

This inimitable fusion of style and comfort, modern and classic took center stage in the Criselda Lontok gorgeous holiday 2018 collection. Stunning designs that now include statement pieces — from Maria Clara-inspired tops with contempora­ry structures to long gowns that improve the traditiona­l silhouette­s. With her blending of bright colors and prints with an integratio­n of modern and classic designs, this is truly made for the Criselda Women — a woman who is beautiful, stylish and feminine.

In this new collection, as she marks another milestone in her illustriou­s career, Criselda once again demonstrat­es why her brand remains synonymous with elegance and sophistica­tion.

Criselda’s collection and her 35th anniversar­y gala celebratio­n was attended by Manille’s most beautiful and fashionabl­e. Style Lovers, fashion mavens and loyal patrons witnessed another spectacula­r fashion presentati­on by Criselda, starring the industry’s top models, palanggas, as well as 18 muses personally invited by Criselda herself. Each model walked with elegance and sophistica­tion, proving that Criselda Lontok’s pieces remain relevant. Criselda’s anniversar­y happening at The Peninsula Manila also showcased the creations of jewelry designer Carlo Evaristo, dahlings.

 ??  ?? Len Olbes Tina Cuevas Monica Gabaldon, Ria Fernandez, Carla Fernandez-Lanuza, Michelle Arville, Alessandro Pacla.
Len Olbes Tina Cuevas Monica Gabaldon, Ria Fernandez, Carla Fernandez-Lanuza, Michelle Arville, Alessandro Pacla.
 ??  ?? Rustan Commercial Corp chairman and CEO Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco and Criselda Lontok
Rustan Commercial Corp chairman and CEO Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco and Criselda Lontok
 ??  ?? Tessa Prieto Valdes, Marivic Vazquez, Linda Ley Romualdaz Vildzius, Junie Peña, Annika Weilbach
Tessa Prieto Valdes, Marivic Vazquez, Linda Ley Romualdaz Vildzius, Junie Peña, Annika Weilbach
 ??  ?? Regine Tolentino, Carlo Evaristo Carlo and Letty Laurel
Regine Tolentino, Carlo Evaristo Carlo and Letty Laurel
 ??  ?? Mother and son: Criselda Lontok and John Fernandez Daniel and Baby Vasquez with Abe and Nini Licaros
Mother and son: Criselda Lontok and John Fernandez Daniel and Baby Vasquez with Abe and Nini Licaros
 ??  ?? Diether Ocampo Baby Girl Fricke, Lucille Locsin, Bettina Osmeña
Diether Ocampo Baby Girl Fricke, Lucille Locsin, Bettina Osmeña
 ??  ?? Rita Dy, Carrie Bautista, and Baby Antonio
Rita Dy, Carrie Bautista, and Baby Antonio
 ??  ?? Agile Zamora, Betsy Westendorp, Nympha Valencia, Connie Haw
Agile Zamora, Betsy Westendorp, Nympha Valencia, Connie Haw
 ??  ?? Ping Valencia, Criselda Lontok, Marilou Alejandro.
Ping Valencia, Criselda Lontok, Marilou Alejandro.
 ??  ?? Mabel Abano, Offie Recto, Gilda Salonga
Mabel Abano, Offie Recto, Gilda Salonga
 ??  ?? Noel Tuason, Marieliese Evaristo, Duday Tuason, Evie Costa
Noel Tuason, Marieliese Evaristo, Duday Tuason, Evie Costa
 ??  ?? Paolo and Rissa Trillo
Paolo and Rissa Trillo
 ??  ?? Rustan’s board member Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez and Renato Enriquez
Rustan’s board member Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez and Renato Enriquez
 ??  ?? Cherie Lou Ignacio with Bolet and Katrina Aquino
Cherie Lou Ignacio with Bolet and Katrina Aquino
 ??  ?? Leely Exarhos, Liberty Ilagan Lardizabal
Leely Exarhos, Liberty Ilagan Lardizabal
 ??  ?? Rustan’s excutive Paolo Tantoco and Rustan’s VP for store planning and expansion Michael Huang
Rustan’s excutive Paolo Tantoco and Rustan’s VP for store planning and expansion Michael Huang
 ??  ?? Monette Guevara Hera Geriene
Monette Guevara Hera Geriene
 ??  ?? Ambassador Philippe and Edna Lhuillier
Ambassador Philippe and Edna Lhuillier
 ??  ?? Zelda Kienle
Zelda Kienle
 ??  ?? Minguita and Victor Lopez
Minguita and Victor Lopez
 ??  ?? Suyene Chi Sia
Suyene Chi Sia
 ??  ?? Izza Gonzales Agana
Izza Gonzales Agana
 ??  ?? Erica Conception Reyes
Erica Conception Reyes
 ??  ?? Gionna Cabrera
Gionna Cabrera
 ??  ?? Rustan’s VP for home merchandis­ing MarilenTan­toco
Rustan’s VP for home merchandis­ing MarilenTan­toco
 ??  ?? Yoli Ayson
Yoli Ayson
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