Catwalk to Sustainability
Reta-Show: The Twinning Edition – QC’s enduring conservation project By Earl D.C. Bracamonte Quezon City chief executive, Hon. Joy Belmonte, declared fashion designers Vanjo Asiwan, Ron Renigado, and Prince Charles Galang as co-winners in the recently concluded 3rd Reta-Show competition at the Activity Center of SM Fairview. All three designers each received a cash prize of Php 70,000. In years past, the competition had a grand winner and two runners-up. This year, however, the Top 3 were al recognized as co-winners. Asiwan, a graduate from the Fashion Institute of the Philippines, got the judges’ approval with his slow fashion translated into very wearable street wear. Galang, the 43-year-old self-taught designer detailed his creations wirh hidden pockets. On the other hand, Renigado may be the business-savvy winner as his creations, filled with blooms and/or skyscrapers, were bought off the rack right after the competition. Showcasing craft and innovation, the finalists were gui...
