The SoFA 2024 graduates arrive on intimate narratives and bold designs, detailed with introspection and emotional resonance
Emotions serve as the fuel igniting our evolving identities, sculpted by the raw power of our feelings. They empower us to unleash our creativity, allowing our innermost expressions to manifest freely. This liberation extends to our outward appearance, where garments become a medium for our emotions, enabling us to experience our feelings—or perhaps, allow others to experience them. The Experimental Expressionists from SoFA’s graduating batch of 2024 distinguish themselves as explorers of introspection. With creations born from deeply personal narratives, they sculpt emotions into tangible forms, inviting a profound connection with their being.
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Erica Terol
Erica Terol’s collection is an ode to embracing life’s unpredictability with poise and control. With a palette bursting with colors and playful motifs, her designs exalt an infectious energy that captures childhood whimsy. Through each garment, Terol celebrates the beauty of spontaneity while acknowledging the importance of finding balance in life’s currents.
Devilleres
Devilleres’ “Electric Erotica” collection is a provocative exploration of the human experience, where pain and pleasure intersect to reveal one’s true sensuality. Doused devilishly in red, her creations embody the raw intensity of desire through acceptance. Devilleres challenges societal taboos and celebrates the complexities of human desire, allowing you to confront your own inner demons with courage and self-acceptance.
Francis Odoy
Francis Odoy’s collection, titled “Failed Connections,” is a poignant reflection on the journey of healing and self-discovery. Her designs convey the depth of emotional scars and the resilience of the human spirit through a monochromatic palette reminiscent of shadows and light. Odoy prompts a confrontation of inner wounds and encourages embracing the process of growth and healing with compassion and understanding.
Myca Bulanadi
Myca Bulanadi’s collection is a poetic exploration of the unspoken stories that lie within the folds of fabric. In shades of blue reminiscent of the ocean’s depths, her designs evoke a sense of fluidity and movement, mirroring the ebb and flow of emotions. Bulanadi infuses each creation with memories and emotions, fostering a connection and offering solace in the beauty of imperfection.
Amaya Severino
Amaya Severino’s “Madness” collection plunges into the abyss of self-discovery and identity, igniting a tempest of emotions and revelations. With a riot of colors and textures inspired by graffiti art, her designs capture the tumultuous whirlwind of emotions that accompany the quest for self-understanding. Severino inspires an encounter with the chaos within, initiating rediscovery where vulnerability transforms into strength and doubt evolves into liberation.
The Experimental Expressionists stand united in their pursuit of artistic expression and personal growth. Represented by Erica Terol, Devilleres, Francis Odoy, Myca Bulanadi, and Amaya Severino, they have etched their names into the emotional core of their creative endeavors. Their collections, filled with intimate stories and deep resonance, encourage embracing personal intricacies and honoring authentic expression. They remind us that true innovation lies in the courage to explore the depths of our own emotions.
Photography JHARWIN CASTANEDA. Art Direction ANDREW ENCAPAS. Fashion and Beauty Direction SEAN CASTELO. Sittings Editor MIA CASTRO. Makeup MURIEL VEGA PEREZ for BARENBLISS. Hair BRYAN EUSEBIO. Models RAEJELL ROXAS and JOANNA POJAS. Production Design MIGS ALCID of STUDIO TATIN, assisted by KYRA PADILLA, ALEXA BAROÑA, and VIENNA BLEZA. Shoot Coodination JOANNA FERNANDO. Shot on location ONE HECTARE CREATIVE GROUNDS.
