Luxury and opulence are reinvented as Francis Libiran reinterprets his classic construction and iconic art deco details into a delicate collection full of connection and femininity.
LADY IN WAITING
Infuse fun to your look via pops of color and chic embellishments
READY FOR YOU
Power dressing gets updated with strong colors and cut-out details
DARE TO BEAR
Wrap it up and channel sensuality with shoulder-baring looks
THE LOOKING IN
Go all out with monochromatic prints in futuristic forms
Frequently Asked Questions
Francis Libiran showed the Somerset collection on day four of MEGA Fashion Week S/S ’18, reinterpreting his classic construction and art deco details with an 1980s-inspired take on luxury and opulence. The collection included pops of color, embellishments, strong-colored power dressing, cut-out details and monochromatic prints.
Power dressing is updated with strong colors and cut-out details, as in the Ready for You look from Francis Libiran’s collection. Bold color gives the classic structured silhouette more impact, while cut-outs add a modern, graphic detail without removing the formality associated with power dressing.
Infuse fun into an outfit with pops of color and embellishments, as in the Lady in Waiting look from Francis Libiran’s collection. Small bursts of color and decorative details lift an otherwise refined look, keeping it playful while retaining the polished feel of evening and formal wear.
Go all out with monochromatic prints in futuristic forms, as in The Looking In look from Francis Libiran’s collection. Wearing one print family from head to toe creates a cohesive outfit, while the futuristic shapes give it a distinctive, forward-looking silhouette that stands apart from classic evening wear.
Francis Libiran is a Filipino designer and former architect known for art deco patterns, cut-outs, laser-cut materials and custom embroidery. He designed the gown Megan Young wore when she won Miss World 2013, and his clients have included Tyra Banks, Gwen Stefani and Priyanka Chopra.
