• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
A year-end fashion show was held at the Bacolod City Government Center on December 28 and 29, 2024, showcasing about 150 outfits created by 33 local designers.
The Negros Fashion Fest featured the creations of members of the Association of Negros Designers, the Negrense Artists Circle Inc.(NACI), and La Consolacion College – Bacolod Fashion Design Organization, with Patty Jane Ong as guest designer.
Designers of NACI include Mel Araneta, Michelle Tupas-Corteza, Leo Carton, Shiela Marie Sabolbora, Christopher Fernandez, Sherryann Quivis, and Doreen Dofitas.
Members of the LCC-B Fashion Design Org. is composed of Ric Bacsarsa, Joerose Luto, Jeasel Destacamiento, Venus Gabas, Celine June Turco, Ira Camille Cuadra, Jezra May Faicol, Jesseigh Lacson, April Joy Demafiles, and Rochelle Anne Almoete.
While the participating designers of the Association of Negros Designers were Alfe Galla Jardini, John Rondain, Carmeli Bantug, Steve Valencia, with Princy Martir.
Negros Fashion Fest was founded and directed by Dwight Rosslyn Morana Jr., who is also the president of the Negros Events and Wedding Planners Association (NEWPA).*
