Wistful Reverie: Carl Jan Cruz’s Dance With Novelty And Nostalgia

Carl Jan Cruz expounds on themes indicative of the Filipino experience through novel yet nostalgic pieces, creating his own lexicon of purposeful design.

This is an excerpt from Lifestyle Asia’s August 2023 Issue.

Carl Jan Cruz design
On Taki: Sibika Kumpol cardigan, Jan Shell Siksik jacket, Column Siksik dress, and Liya Siksik Carpenter Shorts, all by CARL JAN CRUZ.

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Carl Jan Cruz design
Dalampasigan Siksik shirt and Column Siksik dress, both by CARL JAN CRUZ.
Carl Jan Cruz design
On Taki: Column Siksik dress in cream; On Onie: Orosa Tupi dress, and Sibika Kumpol cardigan, all by CARL JAN CRUZ.
Carl Jan Cruz design
Rectangle Ikot shawl, Mustra Ikot shirt, Orosa Tupi dress, and Mactan Tupi trousers, all by CARL JAN CRUZ.

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Text by MARIANE PEREZ

Photos BORGY ANGELES

Assisted by PAO MENDOZA

Art Direction PAOLO TORIO

Sittings Editor CANDY DIZON

Stylist ROKO ARCEO

Make-up SETTE SB, assisted by JELLA CAPISTRANO

Hair JUSTINE OCAMPO

Models TAKI SHIMADA & ONIE DE GUZMAN OF MERCATOR

Shoot Coordination MAE TALAID

Shot on location MEGA STUDIO OF AGCPH

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