The metro's top fashion players were out in full force at the first
Philippine Fashion Ball last
August 15 at the opulent Rigodon Ballroom of the
Peninsula Manila. The bash feted some of the most
renowned names in Philippine fashion and celebrated the
25th anniversary of the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP).
Among those recognized for their contributions to the local industry were
Inno Sotto for fashion design,
Patrick Rosas for make-up and grooming, and
Marina Benipayo for modeling. International designer
Josie Natori and Philippine Fashion Week founder
Joey Espino were also presented with
Lifetime Achievement Awards.
As the night's color scheme was
black and white, models, actresses, socialites, and other well-heeled ladies eschewed punchy shades and bright hues for the
barest neutrals. In the
white zone were
Georgina Wilson,
Liz Uy,
Tessa Prieto-Valdes, and
Bianca Gonzalez. The women in
black, on the other hand, included
Anne Curtis (whose dress revealed more skin than we're used to from the actress!),
Gretchen Barretto, current PMAP president
Phoemela Baranda, and
Venus Raj. But whether one favored black or white was not essential, as all women in attendance dazzled in their dresses, regardless of chosen color.
Browse through the gallery to see the stylish guests at the Philippine Fashion Ball.
For more Style in the City and celebrity style, browse through these galleries:(Photos by Mark Ryan Alvarez, Rhett Eala, and Bethoven Filomeno)
