“Very Vania”
Sun.Star Davao, July 15, 2017
Meeting
Vania Romoff, currently the Philippines’ “It Girl” in fashion design, was a
pleasant surprise.
With her fame and
sophisticated demeanor, I was quite unsure on how to approach her. But, it turned
out, this Cebuana lass, with her stunning mestiza features, was remarkably
amiable and delightfully down-to-earth.
Photo credits: ofapplesandlemons.com (From left) Cindy Yap, Vania Romoff, Janette Teves, Dr. Jen Lim and Camille Yap |
Her face beamed
as we briefly talked about her best friend Joie Soberano, who also happens to
be our family friend. “I was the maid of
honor during Joie’s wedding, and Joie is also coming home from Switzerland to
be my maid of honor”, Vania reveals.
The 29-year old Vania
recently visited Davao City to present her 12-piece capsule collection for
Plains & Prints at the Chimes Flagship Boutique along Gov. Sales Street.
Vania Romoff with Chimes Boutique's Cindy and Camille Yap |
(From left) Sheila So-Que, Ivy Tan and Joy Loyola |
(From left) Stephanie Seng-Ong, Vanessa Patino-Ong and Chiche Alejandre-McCarthy |
The Plains & Prints models with calligraphy artist April San Pedro |
The delightful cocktail spread by Alor's Home Kitchen, beautifully styled by Annie Paz-Lim and team. |
Subdued drama
“Plains & Prints,
like me, caters to the same kind of modern woman – proud, powerful and
confident in her femininity. When designing this collection, I imagined a
vibrant, light-hearted and beautiful woman who enjoys life. And, she expresses
this love and optimism for life through the way she dresses,” Vania explains of
her creative vision.
Each of the exclusive pieces reflect “Vania’s
penchant for subdued drama with dainty ribbons, delicate embellishments, and
flounce”.
“For this collaboration,
I wanted to infuse a sense of playful optimism and celebrate the Filipino woman
through wonderful prints inspired by local flora such as the bougainvillea and gorgeous
ikat prints. I took these elements and worked them into classic silhouettes
like shift dresses, wrap dresses and trousers, all staples for the working woman’s
wardrobe,” the School of Fashion and the Arts alumna describes.
The impressive collection bears the modern
romanticist’s signature ‘put-together’ style which is wearable, timeless and oh-so
feminine. Expectedly very chic. Very Vania.
Effortless vibe
“I feel so happy to finally launch what I have
been secretly working on since last year. I’m so blessed to have been able to
come back full circle after having a baby and slowing down for a while. I am
truly grateful for this collaboration with Plains & Prints and thank the
owner/founder Roxanne Ang-Farillas for the trust”, expresses Vania, who grew up
surrounded by fashion. Her paternal grandmother was Cebu’s first couturier
while her mom and brother are into garment manufacturing and fashion design,
respectively.
This is the
second time that Vania and Plains & Prints have worked together. In 2016,
Vania, along with other renowned Filipino designers, was part of The Heart of
Fashion, a collaborative effort to bring awareness on breast cancer and
supporting the advocacies of the ICanServe Foundation.
A perennial
favorite of celebrities and the social circle for bridal wear and haute couture,
“Vania captures every woman’s body and needs making it glamorous and stylish at
the same time. I just love her clean lines, effortless vibe and good fit. She
puts a distinct edge to her fashion, making it luxurious and elegant”, attests Phoenix
Petroleum Philippines, Inc. director Che Uy, an esteemed fashionista, who is
one of Vania’s loyal clients and dear friend.
Photo credits: metrosocietyph |
Photo credits: Vania Romoff's Facebook page |
Motherhood becomes her
Aside from
launching her studio’s Fall/Winter Collection 2017 just this week, Vania is
concentrating on exporting her bridal RTW, strengthening her online shop and
producing a baby’s line in the future, encouraged by her lovable one-year old
daughter Emilia Simone who is the busy working mom’s “source of inspiration and
true muse”.
Vania Romoff's Fall/Winter Collection 2017 |
“Emilia inspires
me to work harder. I wake up earlier than I
would usually do so I can spend time with my daughter in the mornings.
Actually, she wakes me up when she knocks on our bedroom door at 7:00 a.m.”,
she giggles.
Photo credits: Vania Romoff's Facebook page |
“I stay home in the morning and start work at 1:00
p.m. To achieve work-life balance, I delegate. I have a bigger team now who
helps lessen my workload. I also spend weekends with Emilia instead of working
on Saturdays”, the 2017 Zalora Style Awards’ Designer of the Year divulges.
Photo credits: Vania Romoff's Facebook page |
In a moving Instagram post for her
darling Emilia, Vania discloses that “for the first time, my heart gives its
all, unconditionally and without limit. You are without a doubt, the best thing
that has ever happened to me. I am filled with happiness and love”.
Indeed, motherhood has changed
Vania’s life tremendously and she would not have wanted it, any other way.
E-mail the author at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. Visit
www.momabouttowndavao.blogspot.com.
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