Hindy Tantoco goes from bohemian to elegant, mini to maxi

MANILA, Philippines - Well-known for its fashion forward style, Culte Femme emphasizes femininity through sultry designs made for women who want to be different. Taking that sense of fashion up a notch, “it’s all about luxe casual sophistication,” says its designer Hindy Weber-Tantoco. The trend speaks of quick transformations from one look to the next — bohemian casual to relaxed elegance. Key pieces can take each woman from the beach to the city and back with a quick change in accessories or footwear.

Pieces that come in breezy tissue cotton, silk charmeuse, distressed canvas, satinized twill, eyelet and lace can be paired with rugged denim shorts for day or dressy trousers and killer heels for night.

There is an emphasis on various silhouettes, from loose and relaxed to structured and tight, while hemlines go from minis to maxis.

The must-have items include reversible jersey dresses, bright-colored jeans, floral bustiers, beach totes in reversible canvas with a striped and plain combo, and patent-coated canvas totes with contrasting lining. Patent bow belts, gilded flats, and cork wedges complete the ensemble.

Culte Femme is sold exclusively at the Culte Femme boutiques in Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Mall, and Alabang Town Center.