The blossoming of 'Rosas Filipinas'
The fashion show featured the custom-made creations of Renee Salud, Lito Perez, John Guarnes, Lloyd Arceo and the late Eddie Baddeo from the collection of Rose Tolentino Santiago.
Rose Tolentino Santiago wearing a Lloyd Arceo gown
"Rosas Filipinas” celebrates the beauty, elegance and refinement of the Filipino woman, its title meant to honor their talent, strength and tenacity, much like a rose that blooms despite adversities. It also aims to be a premier fashion show and platform that celebrates the brilliance of Filipino fashion designers by featuring their creations worn by the country’s best-dressed women.
For its glamorous inaugural edition at the East Ocean Palace Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City late last year, the haute-couture collections of Rose Tolentino Santiago were on splendid display on the runway.
Pink Rose, as she is called in society circles, showcased the well-preserved pieces custom-made for her by Renee Salud, Lito Perez, John Guarnes, Lloyd Arceo and the late Eddie Baddeo.
“This unique showcase serves as a tribute to the rich heritage and the innovative spirit of Philippine fashion, while promoting cultural pride and unity,” explained Pink Rose. “The esteemed designers are the ones who have made my gowns through the years. So, they are the ones featured. I hope to replicate this kind of theme and purpose this year, 2025.”
Creation by Eddie Badeo
Gown by Renee Salud
The ultimate muse
Pink Rose’s relationships with her favorite designers have grown through mutual respect and shared projects over the years. At the show, directed by Nathan de Leon, each one brought their expertise and creativity, making their collaborations seamless and inspiring.
“Pink Rose is very experimental. She’s brave enough to explore designs that make her a Woman of Style,” said Guarnes.
Arceo echoed the sentiment: “Rose and I have an intimate friendship. She has charisma, which makes her more stunning and sophisticated. I consider her my muse because she is a living and breathing embodiment of many inspiring attributes, and I love that these are all heightened whenever she wears my creations.”
“Pink Rose embodies a modern lady of fashion. She is aware of what she likes and is committed to philanthropic projects that benefit the church and communities she contributes to,” Perez pointed out.
