Alexis Monsanto uplifts Filipino unity at Art Hearts Fashion Week | TFC News California, USA
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Maybe he's too big. Ivan, you have to know where this is.
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Veteran Filipino designer Alexis Monsanto is back on the runway at the annual Los Angeles Fashion Week powered by Art Hearts.
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This year, Monsanto brought out a colorful lineup laced with Pinoy pride as he had often done so in years past.
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I am showing my Knives Out Inspired collection with the jewel colors.
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And at the same time, it has the feminine touch of it with some ruffles and flounces and ounces.
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I have some animal prints like pythons.
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And I have some crocodiles and all the jewel colors.
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And I have some Filipina inspired also.
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As Monsanto headlined the Art Hearts opening night, he's hoping other Filipino designers get some shine.
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Completing this year's runway looks,
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which specializes in formal Filipina attire,
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and accessories designer Victoria Mejia and her brand, Victory A. Menaudier.
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Emil Noble says a stage like this gives Philippine products a chance to be celebrated.
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Uniquely Filipino, but something that we can present to the world.
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Because a lot of people actually like Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana.
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We have the class, the regalness of our product.
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So putting it out there in the mainstream helps us a lot more to be recognized in the fashion industry.
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Alexis is like my mentor.
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So every time I work with him, I feel honored because he really helped me from the start.
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I'm going to show you my new collection from different colors and shells that we use, premium.
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Monsanto believes at this stage in his career that he needs to use his platforms to uplift fellow Filipino designers
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to bring Philippine styles and talents to mainstream audiences.
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It's about time to be mentoring.
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And I wanted to...
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to be a catalyst and to be part of everyone as an emerging designer.
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So I'm showing them the new field that they're getting into as emerging designers to the mainstream.
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So, and plus their designs are very world-class.
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So I'd love to include them in mine as a luxury brand.
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The collaborations won't go beyond Fashion Week.
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Monsanto is creating several pieces with Noblet,
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while Mejia continues to dazzle.
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With her unique bag designs.
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All hoping to showcase their uniquely Filipino crafts one look at a time.
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Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News, Los Angeles.
