Rajo Laurel celebrated 20 years in fashion with a gala show recently at at the Raffles Ballroom.
Wearing his creations were Georgina Wilson, Tessa Valdes, Mandy dela Rama, Divine Lee, Isabelle Daza, Steph Zubiri-Crespi, Solenn Heussaff, Stephanie Kienle-Gonzalez, Jessica Kienle, and Bianca Gonzalez.
The designer himself opened the show, singing “My Favorite Things,” setting the tone and mood of the evening.
In his 42-piece collection, drapes and folds transformed into voluminous capes and goddess dresses, while suspension tubes found their way into red-carpet dresses.
Elegant beadwork adorned delicate fabrics such as tulle, chiffon, and jersey. Tulle bodysuits and cylinder skirts became hybrid dresses.
Cut-outs and peek-a-boos added sensual flair to floor-length jersey gowns.
Spotted at Metrowear Icon: Rajo Laurel were Isabelle Daza
Jessica Kienle
Charina Sarte
Borgy Manotoc
Mandy dela Rama
Tweetie de Leon Gonzalez
Ivan Aseron
Adrienne Ley
Tetta Ortiz Matera
Ricky Toledo and Chito Vijandre
Nikki Teodoro
Venisse Laurel-Hermano
Metrowear Icon: Rajo Laurel was co-presented by Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and Tag Heuer
with major sponsors Manhattan Garden City, Tanduay Cocktails, and Tattoo Postpaid
together with Havaianas, The Skin Specialist, Betadine Feminine Wash, and Ideal Vision Center.
Special thanks to Raffles and Fairmont Makati, Colour Collection, Belvedere, Zen Zest, The Write Impression, along with event partner, The Lopez Group Foundation, Inc.
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