A night of fashion and glamor

Sunstar Davao
August 7, 2006

TO USHER in the start of the Kadayawan Festivities, a complete fashion collection by world-renowned designer Toni Galang was shown on July 27 here in Davao City.

Toni Galang, one of the prime movers in the fashion industry, poured truckloads of artistry and ingenuity into his craft, making him a force to reckon with in the international arena. His show at The Marco Polo Davao proved this certainly and that no Filipiniana event is ever complete without a Toni Galang.

His complete collection, was worn by some of Davao's beautiful and handsome faces, like Tiffy Gener, Monique Santos, Rachel Sunglao, Ann Angeles, Marzy Luga, Michael Chord, Jay Barroquillo and Mutya ng Davao 2006 Johanna Guirgen.

Other important personalities like Grace Yap, Annamae Zabala, Rossano Luga, Eileen May Bangayan, Annali Estremera and Ma. Aurora "Baby" Pasion also grace the show. The "invites only" event also topbilled Manila's models, Patty Betita, Marina Benipayo and Ariel Atendido.

Professional models from Davao City also grace this very important catwalk event.

The 75 pieces collection dubbed, "Toni Galang 2006" was made up of five segments: "Black & White" resort wear, a first in a Toni Galang show; "Dangles & Bangles", butterflies-and-flowers inspired gowns; "Black & White" cocktail collection featuring the Little Black Dress (LBD); his trademark "Filipiniana" in vibrant colors; and "Champagne Collection", evening gowns including a bridal ensemble, which was be the show's finale.