Where can i find victorian era costume in the philippines?
– Designer Lito Perez has been in the costume business for 30 years now. His shop, Camp Suki, is a favorite haunt of students and professionals. A big fan of theatrical costuming since his high school days, as well as being completely taken with life in the Victorian era and turn-of-the-century Philippines, Perez let his instincts guide him into establishing what is now the biggest costume resource in the country, with a staggering collection of thousands of period dresses, headpieces, and accessories that cater to every whim and fantasy. While growing his costume rental enterprise, Perez likewise earned his niche in the firmament of Philippine fashion. A former president of the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines on whose board he remains active till today, Perez’s works range from the avant-garde to conservatively simple pieces with a twist. History is his biggest inspiration, and he often experiments with textures and treatments anchored on the Maria Clara and barong.
