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PH fabric featured in Oliver Tolentino's latest Hollywood show

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Yong Chavez | TFC News Hollywood

<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m5AS6mUJDps?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>Philippine fabrics claimed the spotlight at Oliver Tolentino’s show at the Los Angeles Fashion Week.Showcasing Filipino artistry in Hollywood is something of a mission for the designer since he opened his first U.S. shop in 2009.His latest runway event also showcases something he’s never done before.&quot;This is very close to my heart because this is my first time to do a purely eco-fashion show showcasing our local fabrics,&quot; said the FilAm designer. &quot;What I did with this local fabric is make it very edgy, very couture, very wearable.&quot;As customary, Tolentino’s muse, Filipina supermodel Tutay Maristela opened the show. It features 25 eco-fashion couture creations. The designer explained why Philippine fabrics derived from pineapple, abaca, and water hyacinth, promote sustainability while delivering style. &quot;What’s nice is you can drape it, it looks structured,&quot; he said. &quot;There, you will see the dress as couture. It’s nice to show the whole world that our fabric can compete internationally.&quot;Asked where he sources the pineapple fabrics, Tolentino said he toured Aklan in the Philippines to meet the weavers.&quot;I saw how tedious [it was] to make this fabric that’s why I&#x27;m more inspired to showcase it because the artisans of the Philippines are very creative,&quot; he added. The designer also upcycled some of his previous creations, further emphasizing the importance of sustainability in fashion.On describing his growth as an artist and a fashion designer, he said: &quot;When you grow older, designing becomes more exciting because of your experience.&quot;&quot;You will see the transformation of your collection from when you were starting and up to now, and when you see it, you feel good about it,&quot; Tolentino said.His show was attended by several Fil-Am Hollywood actors including Reggie Lee, Jon Jon Briones, and Carlin James.

Showcasing Filipino artistry in Hollywood has been a mission for the designer since 2009.