For the very first time, MEGA takes to the runway to celebrate Filipino design talent with MEGA Fashion Week S/S ’18. We begin with a celebration of color, ladylike femininity and chic old-world style as Rajo Laurel recreates a fashion feast that is nostalgic but every bit modern.
SPEAK EASY
Complement diaphanous details with tailored looks.
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SHINE ON ME
Combine ruffles, and bows for an ultra-feminine look
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THE GATHERING
Sheer details highlight not only a look but also the form of the woman.
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SEE THROUGH ME
Lime and pink go well together when balanced out with neutral black or white.
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TALK TO ME
Channel masculine style with separates paired with a cool trench coatTrench CoatA classic belted coat, typically water-resistant cotton gabardine in tan or black, with a double-breasted front, storm flap, and epaulettes. Originally worn by soldiers in the First World War, theGo to Trench Coat Glossary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rajo Laurel opened MEGA Fashion Week S/S ’18 with his “When I Was Five” collection, described as nostalgic yet modern. The show highlighted color, feminine details and old-world style, with diaphanous details, ruffles and bows, and sheer details styled alongside tailored pieces and a trench coat.
MEGA Fashion Week is a runway event by MEGA celebrating Filipino design talent. The S/S ’18 edition, held in late 2017, marked the magazine’s 25th anniversary and featured five Philippine designers over five days: Rajo Laurel, John Herrera, Puey Quiñones, Francis Libiran and Mark Bumgarner.
Sheer details can highlight both the look and the wearer’s form. Laurel’s show suggested balancing diaphanous details with tailored pieces, which keeps transparent fabric polished for evening wear. The idea is to let transparency add interest while tailoring keeps the outfit grounded.
Yes, lime and pink go well together when balanced with neutral black or white. The See Through Me look in this feature used this color pairing, with the neutrals keeping the bright shades from competing, which suits an evening look that celebrates color.
Rajo Laurel is a Filipino fashion designer with more than 25 years in the industry, who founded the House of Laurel. He studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and Central Saint Martins in London, and has dressed celebrities including Regine Velasquez and Kris Aquino.
