Vicky and Letlet Veloso : Salon Show in the 80s

In the early 80’s, designing sisters Vicky and Letlet Veloso held a salon type fashion show at the Zamora house. Vicky and Letlet made their mark in ready to wear, a concept that was very new at that time, as well as bridal gowns.

The layout of the house, where open spaces flow freely from the large sala to the dining area and beyond, made it perfect for a private show.

This ready to wear collection of semi formal short dresses featured hand painting and ribbon details modeled by the likes of Cathy Veloso-Santillan, Ona Lopez-Chung, Maritess Totengco, Cecile Diaz and sisters Gigi and Baba Anido.

Gigi Anido in black with ribbon details. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.
Maritess Totengco in a white puff-sleeved dress with signature Vicky and Letlet obi sash. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.
Baba Anido in black chiffon handpainted in cadena de amor. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.
Cathy Veloso-Santillan in black voile with layers edged in ribbon. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.
Cecile Diaz and Baba Anido in flowy white dresses. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.
Ona Lopez-Chung (front) and Cathy Veloso-Santillan (back) in shift dresses with sailor flaps edged with fagotting. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.
Cecile Diaz in black and silver-striped taffeta. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.
Maritess Totengco in black chiffon handpainted with cadena de amor. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.
Ona Lopez-Chung models a short bridal dress accompanied by Roger Pronstroller in a tux by Paradiso. Image from the archives of Vicky Veloso-Barrera.

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