Long Live Fashion: Artists' Forum Holds Alta Costura

By R.A. Norbe

The activity center of Ayala Malls Capitol Central turned into a fashion fanfare as the three-day Alta Coltura, organized by LCCB's The Artists' Forum, sets into motion last May 29-31, 2023.

The event showcased the works of second and thirdyear Fine Arts students with an emphasis on the collection of Fashion Design majors. Congregated at the busy intersection of the mall, the event was open and enjoyed by students and passersby alike.

Alta Costura kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony spearheaded by Ms. Andrea Cassandra Lei Meñosa, the Artists' Forum adviser. Menosa noted the significance of this year's Alta Costura after being convoked as a three-day event rather than the traditional one-day format. A celebration of fashion and creativity, this year's Alta Costura also marked its second return after being paused due to the pandemic.

On the second day, a seminar workshop was led by Kate Marvee Singson entitled "Expressing Art in Fashion". Singson shared her knowledge and experiences as an LCCian Fashion Design student, followed by a mini-workshop on fashion illustration participated by High School students from across Bacolod.

Despite the weather, the third day of Alta Costura pushed through with the runway being the highlight event. The runway featured an esteemed collection from LCCian Fashion Design students Jeasel Destacamiento, Ira Camille Cuadra, April Joy Demafiles, Kate Billones, Celine June Turco, Rochelle Anna Almoete, Florence Peraña Jaban, and Jesseigh Lacson.

Lemar M. Ledesma, Co-founder, and Chief Business Development Officer of Subay Marketing, Inc., focused on the nature of plastics, their effects on health, and proposed solutions to environmental challenges.

Moreover, the event effectively emphasized the significance of coastal greenbelts, bringing this crucial topic to life through an engaging explainer video and a captivating photo exhibit. The audience had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the visually compelling display, gaining a deeper appreciation for the beauty and importance of coastal greenbelts.

As the event drew to a close, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the photo exhibit served as a symbolic gesture, marking the conclusion of an enlightening