Randy Ortiz Archives

Randy Ortiz: When local turns global

By ALEX Y. VERGARA Photography by MAU AGUASIN Art direction by DEXTER FRANCIS DE VERA To mark his 35th year in the fashion biz, one of the country’s leading designers will stage a milestone show on Nov. 16 that marries Pinoy heritage and traditions with Western sensibilities. The event is…

Inabel—“from farm to fabric to fashion”

Dubbed as “Algodon,” the Spanish word for cotton, the event, one of the first big post-pandemic fashion shows to be staged in Manila, highlighted the use of various inabel fabrics from the Ilocos region on the collections of Vic Barba, JC Buendia, Tonichi Nocom and Randy Ortiz. Text and photos…

Tina Cuevas: Crazy, sexy, cool

Take it from her, a stylish woman dresses up to express her “true self.” Style, unlike trends, is timeless. It doesn’t “come and go.” But no matter how innate one’s style is, it also has to adapt to the times, the person’s age and changing lifestyles. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article first…

The terno: Wearing your national pride on your sleeves

What makes this national dress special and a reflection of its wearer’s pride in being Filipino? Despite the impression that it’s difficult to wear, what does it imbue its wearer that a contemporary or Western dress doesn’t? This Independence Day, a number of the country’s leading designers share their insights…

Designs of the times

With the advent of social distancing and the absence of big events, one of the many industries that’s taken a direct hit during this pandemic is fashion. How are some of the country’s leading designers managing to stay afloat? What measures have they taken to deal with the bleak situation?…

Veteran designer redefines the “Randy O.” man and woman for today’s Filipinos

Randy Ortiz marks 30 years in the fashion biz with a 75-piece collection that reaffirms his ability to effortlessly distill trends and tap into the zeitgeist. By Alex Y. Vergara After Rajo Laurel marked his 25th year with a gala show last October, it was Randy Ortiz’s turn to show…

Designed for success: Filipinos in Fashion

And so, the Filipino does it again. And this time, itâ€™s on the runways of Paris. Dubai-based Filipino designer Michael Cinco is the first ever Filipino in the 40-plus-year history of Paris Fashion Week to be cordially invited to showcase his collection at the most vogue event of the year.…