It was a fashion statement all right - on the state of the nation. Where budget savings are going A wedding gown of rags and chains, for example, summed up the plight of mail-order brides. The event organized by the militant women's group Gabriela helped alter perceptions of activists as dour demagogues. Gabriela's alternative fashion show was a novel experience for the models, too, most of whom were more comfortable waving placards and chanting slogans. Of course, the catwalk didn't faze showbiz personalities like actress Malou de Guzman and singer Cynthia Patag.
Political campaigners fret about the way they look too.
Nationalist alliance activist Grace Saguinsing, for one, put herself on a diet to shape up for the event. No to Cronyism. Now that, the organizers say, is a style tip for President Joseph Estrada. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.