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Fashion is easy — it’s the getting-it-right that’s hard.

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It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it.

I’ve been tasked to review one show of Philippine Fashion Week and it doesn’t get easier this year.

From what I saw at the Luxe Wear-A show, one can conclude that Philippine fashion is still weak.

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To be fair, the staging of local fashion shows has improved much over the years. This one was polished, concise and fast-paced with catchy music.
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Fashion is easy — it’s the getting-it-right that’s hard.

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It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it.

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From what I saw at the Luxe Wear-A show, one can conclude that Philippine fashion is still weak.

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To be fair, the staging of local fashion shows has improved much over the years. This one was polished, concise and fast-paced with catchy music.
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