Handumanan
Models of Handumanan.
Fashion stalwart Mel Varca recently unveiled her vintage collection of timeless, modern and traditional Filipino costumes, which were masterfully designed, tastefully created, sinfully beaded and handcrafted to perfection in celebration of her 21th year in the fashion industry.
“Handumanan”, meaning sweet remembrance showcased the 31-piece collection of this Ilonggo designer who pioneered the upgrading of the lowly mosquitero (mosquito net) and patadyong (wrap around skirt) and had it woven exclusively for her by the master weavers of Miagao, a town in Iloilo province. She created her own design and color transforming these materials to fascinating and fabulous Filipiniana gowns.
Young models of Mel Varca.
Mel Varca's name is synonymous to well-crafted Filipiniana gowns. Her masterpieces are worthy to be worn in grand events that give honor, prestige and love of country. In fact, her clothes are truly wonderful works of art that one should keep for the next generation. Indeed, perfect pieces to be called handumanan.