Inherited love for style

Filipino designers share how their moms shaped their passion for fashion and inspired the way they dress

- JOHN ROLAND LEGASPI

Many of us first discovered fashion through our mothers—their sense of style, the way they carried themselves, and the care they put into every outfit.

Through their way of dressing, we learned that fashion is not just about clothing but about confidence, identity, and self-expression passed down from one generation to the next.

This Mother’s Day, these Filipino designers share with Manila Bulletin Lifestyle the best style lessons they learned from their moms—wisdom that eventually became the creed they follow when creating pieces for their clients, and even for their own mothers.

Sari Lazaro Tiu