Brand Origin

Manila

Designer's Background

Before ruling the runway, fashion designer Mark Bumgarner was making a splash on the racetrack. He has represented the country numerous times in international racing competitions, and was the first from the Philippines to qualify in the Macau Karting Gran Prix Formula A class. In 2012 he decided to take a plunge into the fashion industry, and started attending a series of design courses in Central Saint Martins in London. Bumgarner never looked back and has now presented six collections, two of which were shown at the Manila Fashion Festival, and has expanded his services to bridal wear through his atelier.

Design Signatures

His designs celebrate elegance, timeless glamour, and supreme craftsmanship. His atelier is mainly focused on custom evening and bridal wear. Meticulously handmade in-house by his team, Bumgarner’s creations are expertly cut from individually crafted patterns and are sewn with utmost care and quality.

Inspiration Sources

Bumgarner believes inspiration is everywhere, from mundane things he sees everyday to exciting cities he gets to visit. As a designer, he appreciates minute details and believes they are key to inspiration and creation and separates designers from the rest. For his Fall/Winter 2015 collection, he was inspired by the feel of luxurious fabrics and the movement they create through nonconventional patterns and shapes. He also drew inspiration from his clients, the women who are the heart and soul of his brand.