Runway Al Fresco ... by Claris M. Manglicmot

The excitement of the long pause without fashion shows and the apprehensions of COVID-19 has been a battle for over two years. Finally, most fashion organizers decided to stop the waiting and do fashion runways outdoors.

Upon the invitation of Agnes Miranda, the current Director of Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC), the organization hosted the runway for two Filipino Canadian designers this past August 13th. Nathan Phillips Square was ablaze with lights, a runway and a big multimedia screen ready for the models to showcase the beautiful creations of Tristan Licud and Allyson Ped.

Couture Culture and Arts (CCA) wants to extend our thanks to The Horizons Canada Productions and Mindanao Weave, our co-producers. Without their support the two runway productions would not have been successful.

The night’s runway show was opened by the Maharlika Collection of Tristan Licud under his brand TFL Couture. As usual Tristan’s talent and creativity never fails to amaze me. He did his 10-looks collection in two days. I cannot wait for the next showcase of these collections. Tristan is growing this collection into even more fascinating looks.

The second show was the debut collection of a new face in fashion design, Allyson Ped. Her collection was in pairs showcasing the street look and its avant-garde counterpart.

The fashion show was concluded by the tapestry collection of Renee Salud, a talented designer from the Philippines, who has taken part in fashion shows around the world.

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Creative Team Credits: “MAHARLIKA” (A Malong Couture Collection) by: TFL Couture Tristan Licud Photography and Videography: Belle Bunag of Intrinsiq www.bellebunag.com Runway Producer: PIDC (Agnes Pasaporte Miranda) Production Producer: Couture Culture & Arts - CCA

Co-Producer: Mindanao Weave Creative Director: Claris Minas Manglicmot Choreographers: Meghan Durnford & Clarc Manglicmot Hair and Make-Up: Olga Ignatenko Production and Technical Managers: Charie La Plana, Allona Pingol and Jose Pingol On-Set Dresser: Dani Ruddock TFL Couture Models: 1. Anna I (ICON) 2. Filip B. (Morgan) 3. Jasmin K. (Morgan) 4. Dalton (ICON) 5. Parmis N. (Morgan) 6. Clarc M. (Freelance) 7. Jocelynn P. (Morgan) 8. Lochlyn (ICON) 9. Tatiana (ICON) 10. Mariana P. (Morgan)

Special thanks to ICON Model Management & Morgan Model Management; Accessories by Jewels Box

DEBUT RUNWAY COLLECTION: Allyson Ped x Allyson Gail Ped Photography and Videography: Belle Bunag of Intrinsiq www.bellebunag.com Runway Producer: PIDC (Agnes Miranda) Production Producer: Couture Culture and Arts (CCA)

Co-Producer: Horizons Canada Productions Creative Director: Claris M. Manglicmot Choreographers: Meghan Dunford & Clarc Manglicmot Hair and Make-Up: Olga Ignatenko Production and Technical Managers: Charie La Plana, Allona Pingol and Jose Pingol On-Set Dresser: Dani Ruddock Allyson Ped Models: 1. Tristan L. 2. Katie M. (Freelance) 3. Imani Ashanti R. (Morgan) 4. Victory (ICON) 5. Regan (ICON) 6. Elizabeth (Walk in) 7. Clarc M. (Freelance) 8. Filip B. (Morgan) 9. Mariana P. (Morgan) 10. Kelly M. (Freelance) Special thanks to ICON Model Management & Morgan Model Management