In a recent fashion show featuring her latest collection for Rustan’s, the designer tapped a mix of professional models and influential fashion icons known for their beauty, femininity, sophistication and innate style.
Gently curving pink-sand beaches as far as the eyes can see, turquoise waters that sparkle like diamonds under the sun, blooming flowers nestled in verdant bright green patches, sunsets that paint the sky, and the world around you, a vivid fuchsia pink—all the lovely elements that conjure images of summer months are captured by esteemed Filipina fashion designer Criselda Lontok in her summer 2019 collection for Rustan’s.
In her pursuit to make sure “rarity is still very much wearable,” Criselda, one of the luxury department store chain’s in-house designers, presents elegant summer pieces that are at once dauntless and exquisite.
The collection features cruise wear with oversized bows and bell sleeves, classic silhouettes embellished with just the right amount of fringe and flounce, and an evening line that can take you from romantic beach jaunts to formal evening balls. Exquisite pieces that will captivate women of all ages who are acquainted with the fact that summer is a style adventure, meant for everyone to enjoy. 
Some of Manila’s fashionable and influential set, namely Linda Ley—who co-hosted the event—Yoli Ayson, Lilibeth Campos, Suzette Hahn-Lopez, Ruth Rodriguez and Gina Mohnani recently walked the runway as ambassadors for Criselda during a fashion show at Rustan’s Makati. These are women of substance beauty, style, femininity, sophistication and strength of character who distinctly epitomize the brand.
As she boldly looks forward to the next generation of “Criselda women,” she ushers in the summer with fresh new elements and pops of color without losing touch of her fashion dictum that style and comfort should never be a paradox but a fusion.
This is why wherever your style adventure takes you this season—whether you’re jet-setting to the Bahamas, cruising the souks in Marrakech, or just lounging on one of the country’s white- or pink-sand beaches—there’s always a Criselda Lontok piece to take with you.
Criselda Lontok is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-la, Alabang, Gateway and Cebu.
