ILouis Claparol’s unique, playful pieces seem to be made especially for the’"24-hour party girl". The look is dolled-up-all-day but is cool and uncontrived. Even the t-shirt and jeans girl can simply throw on a candy-beaded bolero over her casuals and be ready for a night out at town. A Claparols skirt or twinkling pair of jeans can jazz up anything existing in any girl’s wardrobe and put an interesting twist to any laid-back ensemble. His style is feminine and bedecked with immaculate beadwork, which is his expertise, but the real beauty really lies in the easy comfort of the clothing. There’s a natural elegance to each item that is very much inspired by the designer’s idol, Imelda Marcos – which is not surprising. Who else is the poster child of 24-hour-party but our very own Madame?’ He has designed t—shirts and bags with bejeweled portrait of the former First Lady. Even the quirkiest of his pieces is injected with a natural polish that is very much inspired by her.
There is a particular quality inherent in Claparols’ designs — a regal bearing with trend-setting good taste. His pret-a-porter conjures Malacanang parties in the 70’s, when rock ‘n’ roll was dance music, international stars were guests among dignitaries, and dry martinis were the order of the day, sipped by ladies’ whose necks were perfumed with Private Collection by Estee Lauder. In those days anybody who was somebody was dressed in an Azabache – the most name-dropped designer for party dresses of the ‘70s. Louis hails the witty designer as one of his favorites for her quirky fashion contrariness.
That’s Louis Claparols–the man behind the cheeky yet charming embellished blouses, skirts, and boleros. He delights in the unfettered allure of the 24—hour party girl. With the secret out, and a line of one—of—a—kind pieces readily available, the city’s dolls have much to look forward to. When you see those sequins, crystals, pearls, and beads scattered onto a canvas of chic clothing, you’ll know its Louis’.