When I first got an invite for Plains & Prints x Mark Bumgarner Collection, I knew I had to clear my schedule because Mark Bumgarner is definitely a name to watch out for in the world of high fashion. I've seen his work a couple of times especially on Heart Evangelista and his fashion screams classic, feminine and show-stopping!
Now, I did a bit of research and you would be surprised to know that Bumgarner, born and raised in the Philippines, is actually an auto sport racer in Europe, the United States and Canada and finally found his calling as a fashion designer! And what struck me even more is that he was largely self-taught, he had no mentors and no fashion-designer friends! He was just surrounded by creative people during his work years and learned so much from there!
You want his piece but don't have the Heart Evangelista budget?
Lucky YOU and Lucky ME! Mark Bumgarner is bringing his fashion sensibilities over to RTW in a collaboration with homegrown fashion brand, Plains & Prints.
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| The Plains & Prints X Mark Bumgarner collection with the Designer and Plains & Prints Vice President Roxanne Farillas |
The Plains & Prints X Mark Bumbarner collection features 13 designer pieces that include four dresses, five tops, one pantsuit, and three bottoms that lend Mark Bumgarner's signature aesthetic to pieces that are more casual and wearable.
According to Mark: "We took inspiration from the Anahaw because it is our National Leaf and is endemic to our islands. We also chose the Waling-Waling prints because it's considered as the 'Queen of Philippine Flowers' and one of the most prized orchids in the world."
