"US ONE - POSITIVE" SS22 COLLECTION
This collection is about evoking a look of an empowered Millenial/ Modern day man and woman in a pandemic phase of our life. From kids, teens and adult gowns saying that we need to stay positive anytime. The spring colours with the lightness of the gowns make every person wear them and give them a positive outlook in life. Wear it, be positive and smile. "Stay positive and once you find something you're really good at, refine it. Just make sure whatever you are putting out into the world is considered perfect by your own standards."
Roberth Azaph Gallardo III is a Pinoy Pride as he is the first Pinoy Pet And Human Fashion designer who has won awards not only locally but also in the international scene. He won as the Ultimate Top Pinoy Designer - Festival of Fashion 2019 as his creations featured not only for humans but also for pets that also made it to the New York Pet Fashion Show 2017 to 2019. He is currently managing his own company - Modelo Icons Management. Roberth is proud to be a self-taught designer and guided by his mother who is also a dressmaker.
He started designing his own clothes for everyday use at work and yes he was a standout. It was exactly 13 years ago thru the support and encouragement of his best friend Angel Santos to showcase creations in their event, from then on it was unforgettable as it started the numerous invitations from different agencies and fashion show organizers up to present. His creations have been featured for Pilipinas Men's Fashion Week and the Philippine Fashion Summit since 2015. R Gallardo collection aims to deliver the message of Modelo Icons - Desire. Aspire. Inspire in the current Modern Pinoy style. It was just a personal hobby and now a full-time career as he gives back training to all aspiring models from kids to adults as well as aspiring fashion designers.
THE COLLECTION
Photo & Video: Noel Maglaque of Studio, Allan Perida and JC Gobres Enriquez | Hair & Make-up: Verejoke Cartagena