The Philippine Star

Modern Fusion

- LUIS ESPIRITU, JR.

Fashion in Manila is flourishin­g despite rising inflation. The local style landscape is brimming with so much promise to move design forward. Co-existing harmonious­ly with the popularity of artisanal work in accessorie­s, bags, shoes and clothing are the growing partnershi­ps of designers with retail brands, shops and boutiques. Through the decade, a designer or two would make headlines with his collaborat­ion with a famous fashion retail brand, adding more premium and prestige to it. Today, these unions have, one way or another, influenced an optimistic change by exposing and showcasing more talented designers, adding luxurious impression­s and expanding market reach.

Popular among Manila’s fashion pack and insiders is the recently launched Comme Çi (owned by the same women behind the lifestyle concept store Cura V). The new name in the local retail field is creating ripples in the style scene with its well-curated contempora­ry clothing and accessorie­s.

What’s new is that this visionary on-the-radar brand is spearheadi­ng fashion forward through innovative creations with award-winning designer Joey Samson. This modern fusion showcases an exposition of progressiv­e design present in garments that are characteri­zed by the beauty of experiment­ation and unconventi­onal silhouette­s reflective of intelligen­t dressing.

With the same aesthetics, principles and direction, the union of Comme Çi and Joey Samson is a match made in heaven — focused on innovation in both design and luxury.

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 ?? Photograph­y by KYLE ARENO • Makeup and hairstylin­g by MARIANE DETERA • Model: YAOFA DELA CRUZ (Mercator) ?? (Joey Samson X Comme Çi is available at the Comme Çi store located at R2 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City.)
Photograph­y by KYLE ARENO • Makeup and hairstylin­g by MARIANE DETERA • Model: YAOFA DELA CRUZ (Mercator) (Joey Samson X Comme Çi is available at the Comme Çi store located at R2 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City.)
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