After months of preparation, the
designers had to face the inevitable
– the day of the competition. Alta
Costura 2014 was held at Robinson’s
Place Bacolod on February 22, 2014.
The program started around 4:00pm and
was hosted by Mr. Rodjhun Navarro.
The opening remarks were given by the
Fine Arts Program Head, Dr. Antonio
Tejado, Ph.D.
Following the introduction of the
judges and a few acknowledgements,
the competition finally began with
the first category – Muslim Avengers.
Inspired by the cultural richness,
colors and wares of this Filipino
regional group, these hard edged
Transformers are visually stunning as
images and motifs related to vintas,
agongs, sari manok, kris and ikat
come to life in futuristic android
heroes armors to fight the Western
Avengers. Contestants were Faye Aleya
Abantao, Jofel Gamuyao, Gian Carlo
Yambot and Paul Angelo Labrador.