Patrons of SM Aura Premier recently had the rare opportunity to have a glimpse of contemporary French fashion during the recent PhilFrance Fashion Week 2017
The event highlighted the collection of designer Clivia Nobili in a fashion presentation, Beau Travail, as well as an exhibit at the mall’s atrium.
A joint project of The Embassy of France in the Philippines, in partnership with SM Aura Premier, the event is part of Phil France: Feel French, a celebration of 70 years of Franco-Philippine Friendship.
The Clivia Nobili fashion show, Beau Travail highlights Art de Vivre program of the Phil France: Feel French campaign, which is the art of living in a style that is distinctly French, a unique way to immerse oneself in the pleasures of gastronomy, fashion, culture, and sports with family and friends.
Born in Paris, France, Clivia Nobili took evening classes at the Fashion Institute Technology, New York and was an assistant stylist for Charles Jourdan in 1994 to 1995. She was also a costume designer for films, TV series, and advertising materials for Peugeot, Décathlon, Renault, Premier Suspect, and Marionnaud then later became the designer of work wears for Chassagnette restaurant, the Opéra of Lille, the Grand Palais Lille, and Auchan Department Store.
Her latest collection Beau Travail, which means “good job” or “good work” in French, aims to bring a revolutionary twist to corporate attires and would still be wearable in the Philippines. The clothes in the collection are made of 100 percent cotton and cotton – linen with deep blue, rouge, and saffron as its color palette, as well as a gold range.
The fashion show was well-attended by members of the diplomatic corps and fashion lovers: designers, and faculty and students of schools like the Fashion Institute of the Philippines and the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde School of Design and Arts. the event.