For the start of 2018, renowned Filipino designer Francis Libiran continues to cements his mark in the international scene.
This week, the designer flew to China to present his latest collection called ‘Somerset’ at Harbin Fashion Week 2017. “More than 80 designers from all over the world will converge in the city of Harbin, which is famous for its Ice festival.” writes Libiran in an Instagram post.
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The 40-piece collection, which was previously presented at MEGA Fashion Week, reveals a different side of Francis Libiran and his creations. Known for creating red carpet gowns, blacks and white, and precision cutouts, the visionary surprised us with a palette of pastel hues and bright jewel tones. If you’ve fallen in love with his ball-worthy designs, you’ll most likely want to wear its ready-to-wear versions (think wrap tops and billowing skirts in rich fabrics), and feel extra glamorous on a regular day. However, for his final look, Libiran didn’t fail to show one of his classic creations: a blue ball gown that boasts shimmering beadwork and precise cutouts.
Here’s a quick recap of what went down at Harbin Fashion Week 2018:
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Frequently Asked Questions
According to the article, Francis Libiran presented his “Somerset” collection at Harbin Fashion Week in China. It says more than 80 designers from around the world converged in Harbin, the city famous for its Ice festival, and that he was the lone representative from the Philippines.
The article describes “Somerset” as a 40-piece Spring/Summer 2018 collection, previously shown at MEGA Fashion Week. It features a palette of pastel hues and bright jewel tones, a different side from his known red carpet gowns, with ready-to-wear versions such as wrap tops and billowing skirts.
The article says that for his final look, Libiran showed one of his classic creations: a blue ball gown with shimmering beadwork and precise cutouts. It describes the gown as consistent with his known designs, and gives no further details about the show’s running order.
According to the article, Francis Libiran is a renowned Filipino designer known for red carpet gowns, blacks and whites, and precision cutouts. It says “Somerset” surprised audiences with pastel hues and bright jewel tones, showing a different side of his work.
The article quotes Francis Libiran’s Instagram post saying more than 80 designers from all over the world converged in Harbin, famous for its Ice festival. A later post in the article says more than 80 fashion brands and designers took part, with Libiran the lone Philippine representative.
