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Couture for a cause: Vintage Frederick Peralta pieces go on sale

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Kara Vibal Guioguio

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/06/09/peralta-1.jpg"/><figcaption>Designer Frederick Peralta’s finest works are up for silent auction until June 10, Sunday. Kara Vibal Guioguio</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA – Racks and racks of dreamy dresses in the most intricate patterns and adorned with pearls and feathers greeted guests of “Federico: An Exhibit and Trunk Show Sale” at the Manila Marriott Hotel featuring creations of international award-winning designer Frederick Peralta. Peralta, who won the Internacionale des Jeunes Créateurs de Mode in Paris, France in 1994, is considered one of the country’s best designers whose signature style exudes flair and theatrics, adding that extra bit of drama to already show-stopping pieces. “Federico: An Exhibit and Trunk Show Sale,” which opened on Friday and runs until Sunday, June 10, was organized by Peralta’s close friends. It hopes to raise money through the auction and sale of the designer’s vintage pieces to cover medical and therapy expenses of Peralta, who is currently recovering from a stroke and has been in and out of the hospital since February. Model Joanne Zapanta-Andrada opened the mini-fashion show at the event with a tribute to Peralta and a request to his friends to help. “Frederick is a mentor who was ready to give advice to those who sought his assistance. To all of us who know him, he is mother, sister, kumare and friend. Now this special person who has played many roles in our lives is going through the most difficult chapter in his life. What are we, his friends, to do?” she asked the packed room.“We always hear the words thoughts and prayers being extended when others are experiencing challenging times. I would like everyone in this room tonight to go beyond thoughts and prayers. In as much as these words are meant kindly, what we need now more than thoughts and prayers is concrete action to help our dear Frederick hurdle the challenges of the years ahead.” <div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/06/09/peralta-2.jpg"/><figcaption>A replica of the “Pearl of the Orient” gown that won the Internacionale des Jeunes Créateurs de Mode award in Paris in 1994. It has been purchased by courier-turned-monk Dom Martin de Jesus Gomez. The gown will be displayed at the Kasuotang Filipino wing of his self-curated museum in Bukidnon. Kara Vibal Guioguio</figcaption></figure></div>The mini-fashion show featured items on display, the price point of which start at a reasonable P2,500 while the more elaborate pieces ran to as much as P25,000. Exquisite formals for men such as the classic Barong Tagalog and tuxedos were also featured in the show. Among those who attended Friday’s show was Cathy Saldia, a seamstress at Peralta’s studio for the last 14 years, who became teary eyed as the models paraded the delicate dresses across the room. “We were just called here and we’re actually surprised we got invited. We’ve stopped operations at the studio since he (Peralta) got admitted early this year,” she said in Filipino.She explained that she was shedding happy tears but also wished that her boss could see the support of his friends. “I never imagined I could see our works in its full form, on a model, at a show.” “The ones you see here are only from half of the 40-plus boxes we’ve uncovered, so there will surely be more new pieces out over the weekend,” said designer Barge Ramos, one of the event’s organizers. Although they have raised almost P300,000 by the time the fashion show ended, there are still plans to create more events for Peralta. <div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/life/06/09/peralta-3.jpg"/><figcaption>Peralta’s pieces range from P2,500 to P25,000. Kara Vibal Guioguio</figcaption></figure></div>“I was talking with Tonichi Nocom, president of the Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines, and we’re thinking of doing a gala show in the last quarter of the year as a tribute for him (Peralta) because there’s so much of his clothes we’re able to collect and there are so many great pieces to be appreciated by young designers, clients, and his friends,” Ramos said. Wrapping up her remarks, Zapanta-Andrada said, “I know that no matter how small your participation is, we can collectively make a difference.”“Please keep Frederick in mind. Please remember the time you were with him and remember the time that he spiced up your life. Remember his friendship. It’s by remembering this that we can help him,” she added.Those in attendance who did not know much about Peralta only needed to take a good look at the room to appreciate him and realize that the friendships he has formed, like the pieces he has created, are timeless.

MANILA – Racks and racks of dreamy dresses in the most intricate patterns and adorned with pearls and feathers greeted guests of “Federico: An Exhibit and Trunk Show Sale” at the Manila Marriott Hotel featuring creations of international award-winning designer Frederick Peralta.

MANILA – Racks and racks of dreamy dresses in the most intricate patterns and adorned with pearls and feathers greeted guests of “Federico: An Exhibit and Trunk Show Sale” at the Manila Marriott Hotel featuring creations of international award-winning designer Frederick Peralta.