Fashion Studio Magazine: CANADA PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK 2013

Saturday, July 27, 2013

CANADA PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK 2013

By Eva Fydrych
Photos by Owen McLeod

Owen McLeod for Fashion Studio Magazine

Photo by Owen McLeod

TORONTO - The world's first Canada Philippine Fashion Week 2013 took place from 10 - 15 June 2013 in Toronto.

The dazzling week of Filipino fashion, culture, entertainment, and philanthropy, founded by Jeff Rustia, featured a series of high impact events spread over five days, across a range of incredible venues in the city.

“2013 will be an incredible year for Filipino fashion, as we present the very first Canada Philippine Fashion Week showcasing the best in haute couture, style, innovation, culture and creativity of Filipino designers in Canada and in the Philippines! And the best part is that it’s all for a great cause. We are partnering with the Kol Hope Foundation for Children, a charitable organization that reaches out to help and support children with disabilities in Canada and the Philippines. It’s truly fashion with a heart. We are truly blessed to have the help and support of friends and talented people from the Philippine and Canadian fashion industry, as well as the loyalty and commitment of our sponsors and benefactors, and the creative brilliance of an army of international designers, models, makeup and hair professionals all coming together with a single goal in mind. – to make a real difference in the lives of children through the Kol Hope Foundation for Children,” said Jeff Rustia, Executive Director and Founder of Canada Philippine Fashion Week.

Photo by Owen McLeod

The week-long event featured headline fashion shows by top Filipino Fashion Designers from Canada and the Philippines, legendary exhibits ranging from the Fashion Statement of Jose Rizal, to a special Mangyan Tribes Exhibit, to Francis Libiran’s Famous 100 Dress Collection. It also featured a spectacular array of Filipino performances, film screenings, live music, entertainment, culture, art & food.

Have a look at CPFW highlights captured by Fashion Studio Magazine regular contributor, Owen McLeod.

Source: CPFW

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