Gerry Katigbak: Timeless.....!

Monsieur Gerry Katigbak

Convention and conformation took a back-seat, as designers redefined contemporary Filipino fashion, side-stepping ‘safe’ and ‘expected’ to reveal clever applications and novelty in design. The established, as well as the emerging talents, are slowly but surely pioneering an evolution, which identifies the path-breakers who impressed with their Holiday Collection 2010 at Philippine Fashion Week.

Gerry Katigbak's highly crafted pieces set the fashion elite from wannabes and the amateurs. Precise construction and neat finish combined with innovative seaming separated him from the experimental and the hit & miss fashionist.The line is truly very Gerry Katigbak, having the ability to achieve flawless manipulation on every fabric.

His inspiration combined contemporary and classic, breaking every theory of balance and sobriety.Underneath the heady simplistic line lies superior craft and engineered construction, which, when combined, forms somewhat overpowering art, but individually, transforming to wearable fashion!Geometric shapes and overlaps are simple, yet effective textures form a forward yet balanced, detail-rich collection.

A comprehensive range of separates, fresh colour palette and strong panels are complemented by immaculate finish. Exaggerated collars with cutouts added playful sensuality, without being ultra-feminine, the inner lace in off- white complimented the tight fit trouser, making this a creative collection with laid- back charm.

 Katigbak's timeless designs warped maturity beyond fashion runways and gala shows. One look at the taffeta mini dresses in softly constructed ensembles and you know that along with grace, to carry it off, great panache is required. The understated opulence of everyday throw-ons like shorts A-line tobacco browns with rust raw silk is but a few of the many stunning designs that have made this designer an example of unstoppable refinement and quality.

Monsieur Gerry Katigbak a once again made mere muslins and chiffons create absolute magic with his layers of superimposed fabrics, making the collection exude a calming strength and class. Whether it is a colorful deep blue shawl added to a somber suit in brown or gray linen and wools or a sudden affinity towards the colour red,the whole concept epitomizes today’s alpha male who has definitely become creative and exciting in choosing his attire.

A man of today who strongly adds different ways to express his sexuality by absorbing dash of bright and fresh colors to his wardrobe, smugly thinks, that the days are over when colours like black, grey and brown were the stamps of a man’s masculinity while all other colours were shunned because anything that was not dark was too “girly.” To aid those who are still blissfully ignorant of what’s in and what’s out, with the help of Gerry Katigbak collection shows the successful men how to satisfy their fashion needs.
As a working man, an aqua,red, or beige added to a dark colored suit makes the perfect combination for a high powered lunch or meeting.Over sized collar on tapered suit with huge pockets are forever chic and all the rage.However, the latest and emerging trends are forcasted by great and seasoned designers like Katigbak.

 Low key and unpretentious,the masterly Gerry understood fashion's know-how, and his creations are made with sharp and precise techniques. His style mantra can be best described, as less is definitely more.

Simplicity in terms of silhouette and colour palette with most lines avoiding much ornamentation or adornment. Free flowing, sartorial jackets in relax fabrics, paired with roomy slacks are definitely the "IN" thing for this season. Gerry Katigbak-a cut above the rest.


Photo credits: Junjun Ablaza