DAVE-OCAMPO , Philippines
as part of #IDFW22 #AIDFW season 2022 (6th JAN 2022) https://aseanfashiondesignersshowcase.wordpress.com/asea.../ and https://thehomeground.asia/.../asean-international.../
A Filipino apparel designer, Dave Ocampo was born in 1973 in Manila. Dave studied fashion design from the Fashion Institute of the Philippines (FIP) and after graduating in 2010, he started his fashion career by showcasing his collections at many high-profile Philippine Fashion events. Known for his evening and elegant creations, the designs he creates are worn by clients belonging to high-profile backgrounds. Dave introduced his eponymous brand and showed his collection for the first time during the 2011 Philippine Fashion Week. The range flaunted in the show included swimwear, womenswear and menswear. Dave is recognized for boldly using colors, luxurious fabrics and defining outfits with stylish and clean lines. He has also shown his craftsmanship in special showcases that highlights his love and passion for Philippine creative arts. Among these shows are Metamorphosis of the Butterfly Sleeves (showcase of the Filipiniana), DENR-Environmental Summit – Eco Fashion Show (upcycled and recycled fashion), Biyaya ng Manobo Fashion Show (indigenous fabric turned in luxe wear creations), Tintura de Malabon (formal wear with the use of the Filipino art of dyeing) and Las Trajes de Boda en Las Casas (Filipino wedding showcase, specifically Mindanaoan weddings). Currently, he is the Vice-President for External Affairs of the Designers Circle Philippines and is actively involved in many projects for its members, to foster partnership with both private and government organizations. Propelling an era of standing out and bringing new things to the fashion platform. Dave is an esteem member and fashion ambassador of the ASEAN Fashion Designer Showcase representing Philippines.
special thanks: Neva Weber of Dressed AU and Hayden NG of ASEAN Fashion Designers Showcase