Rising Stars
“Most of my works stem from my childhood fixations,” he says. “All my works are personal to me.” In every creation—whether inspired by nature or by the avant-gard
Local talent is in no short supply. For decades now, Filipino designers have continuously turned heads on the runway; stylish trailblazers such as Renz Reyes, Otto Mondi and Ched Studio have showcased the gamut of skills a Filipino creative is capable of. Today, we celebrate local style with a list of designers who are making waves both here and abroad.
Some of these designers are just starting out, but others have taken years to build their brand into what it is today. Through a combination of hard work and talent, these seven local designers are taking the spirit of national creativity through to all the corners of the world—and the country. Meet the designers you have to watch out for in the future.
KERMIT TESORO
Kermit Tesoro is perhaps best known for his avant-garde shoe designs. From the details of the shoe itself to the craftsmanship of its minutiae, the sheer absurdity of Tesoro’s footwear has become something of an icon to collectors. The Filipino designer, who is now based in Berlin, derives inspiration from a
