Francis Libiran Fashion of the Century

Designer Francis Libiran channeled the future to produce a 35-piece collection of neoprene swimwear, mesh skirts and sculptural dresses and separates to mark the opening of Century City Mall in Makati City. Libiran and director Robby Carmona made the most out of the fourth level’s semi-outdoor venue by incorporating such visual flourishes as dramatic lighting and dancing fountains to produce a show that was a cross between “Star Wars” and “2001: A Space Odyssey.” It was a grand setting for an event that was equally grand. Manila’s newest luxury shopping edifice saw the staging of Francis Libiran’s cutting edge mix of avant garde fashion and technology in a 34-piece collection fashion show dubbed the Gala Night of Century City Mall. Libiran, a favorite of celebrities and socialites, who is currently making waves in the international fashion scene with his clothes worn by supermodel Tyra Banks, adds lustre to Philippine fashion with his personal demonstration of the world-class talent that the country has to offer.