The noted Filipino designer presents his latest bridal collection at the inaugural ‘Beloved’ wedding and celebrations fair Francis Libiran is no stranger to creating wedding pieces. For 25 years, the fashion designer has dressed numerous brides and grooms, encountering different personalities, tastes, and fantasies. For his latest collection, dubbed “Covenant,” he aimed to marry all these elements, producing a line that caters to today’s soon-to-wed couples.
On Sept. 21, 2024, the collection was officially unveiled at the Grand Ballroom of the Nustar Convention Center in Cebu during the Fili Hotel’s inaugural “Beloved” wedding and celebrations fair. Much like a good love story, “Covenant” is divided into segments, creating a dreamy, glamorous parade of wedding garments on a runway decked with bamboo—a nod to the Philippine folklore of Malakas and Maganda.
“‘Covenant’ is a promise [by a couple getting married],” the designer said. “That’s why I named it ‘Covenant.’ It’s like the covenant of two people falling in love with each other.
” The runway show opened with pieces featuring French lace. Francis’ muses were dressed in garments that highlighted the beauty of linear patterns and floral motifs of the material. Adding drama and flair to the looks were headdresses and fascinators adorned with lace and floral appliqués.
The style fest continued with his minimalist take on bridal fashion. In this segment, the designer emphasized silho.