Sari Lazaro Opens Second Pop-Up in Powerplant Mall This Summer

(SPOT.ph) When it comes to high-quality and unique pieces, there's no shortage in the Philippine fashion sphere. Local designers have been around, working to deliver wearable art that champions craftsmanship. If you've been searching for locally made pieces to expand your wardorbe, look no further. Filipino designer Sari Lazaro returns to Rockwell with another ready-to-wear summer collection for her pop-up store at the Powerplant Mall this April.

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Sari Lazaro launches summer collection at Powerplant pop-up

This marks Lazaro's second pop-up store in the Makati mall, with her first being in 2024. For this year, broad strokes of Filipinos' vibrant energy inpsire the summer collection, in more subdued, subtle elements that match her personality and preferences. 

“My collection reflects embracing life's beauty and finding light even in the darkest moments, just as the Filipino people do every day. Through these pieces, I aim to share that infectious, playful energy,” Lazaro said about her latest designs.

Lazaro infuses her tropical designs with touches of Filipino-made woven textiles, which has been a staple in most of her work in the past years. When asked who she envisions to wear pieces from her ready-to-wear collection, she said she wishes to reach women who recognize the value and beauty of Filipino craftsmanship, and show their deep love for local craftsmanship. She hopes that--through her pieces--women would be able to exude confidence, comfort, and authenticity as they live life with sense of curiosity and adventure.

The pieces are classic at their core, with a striking twist that patrons with a lot of personality are sure to gravitate towards. Sure, you can wear them to your next beach trip, summer get-together with the gals or the family, or even a fancy dinner, but expect heads to turn. That, and questions of "Where did you get your dress?"

Every piece is a showstopper, with our favorite being the floral tops which utilize individual pieces sewn together in concentric circles to mimic blooms. Lazaro has love for all her pieces, but her favorite is this bold red number, as fiery hot as Philippine summers.

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What's next for Sari Lazaro

For the Arte Fino and Katutubo Market regulars, Sari Lazaro is a major stop on the circuit, with her elevated pieces and refined craftmanship. For the uninitiated, Lazaro graduated frm Marangoni in Milan, Italy. She returned to the Philippines to open her own atelier and crafted bespoke gowns for her clientele. While she enjoys creating unique pieces meant to inspire and dazzle on the big day, the world of Filipino-made textiles pulled her in another direction.

After discovering the beauty of local weaves, she decided to open her own ready-to-wear label. “To me, these textiles represent not just art, but a way of life and a deep part of our culture—something we as Filipinos can be incredibly proud of," she said.

She took that pride to the global stage. Lazaro got the chance to showcase Filipin-woven textiles for her show in Doha and Paris, and has since committed to use the weaves in every collection she launches.

In the future, Lazaro hopes to have a permanent store with collections incorporating more woven textiles to not only preserve the local craft and culture, but to promote it locally and globally to young women in search of unique and exceptionally-made pieces.

The Sari Lazaro Label pop-up store is at R2, Power Plant Mall, Makati City until April 30.