It was an evening to remember as international fashion designer Puey Quiñones opened his new couture atelier in the City of Angels, unveiling a collection that captivated his star-studded guests and friends.
Tia Carrere, recently featured as Mrs. Kekoa in the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, praised Quiñones’ couture showcase: “I was dazzled by his gorgeous pieces of wearable art. My favorite was the fuchsia gown with bows across the shoulders and down the spine. And the suit with the ‘ruffle’ down one side of the lapel was divine. And the show itself—music, models, and pacing—was world-class!”
In addition to Carrere, other celebrities who attended the downtown Los Angeles event included Jon Jon Briones, Reggie Lee, Melody Butiu, Joan Almedilla, Debralee Daco, Jannelle So, Bryan Geli, Omen Ortiz, Alex Pineda, Chef Lord Maynard Llera, and journalist and former Miss Universe Margaret Gardiner, among others.
Quiñones shared that his couture collection “highlights an array of intricate designs that celebrate both contemporary and Filipino traditional aesthetics, blending luxurious and local fabrics from the Philippines with bold colors. The pieces embody elegance and innovation.”
