Ched Studio is defined by artisanal approach to creating fashion. Inspirations drawn from the arts, history and pop culture, are fused with distinct Filipino craftsmanship. The design studio preserves and celebrates traditional details and standards, combining textures and contemporary shapes. Playing with the tension between draped silhouettes and précised tailoring.
Under the creative direction of Christian Edward Dalogaog, Ched Studio have been featured and profiled by local and international press, L’Officiel Manila, Preview, Lifestyle Asia, Philippine Tatler, Esquire, i-D Magazine, WWD Japan, Vogue Italia, Vogue Runway and international online editions among others.
Ched Studio have represented the Philippines in Milan Fashion Week, with Pitti Immagine Trade Show – Super Talents, Lao Fashion Week and Asian Fashion Meets Tokyo – Philippines at Rakuten Fashion Week – Tokyo.
In 2020, Ched Studio launched a new Special Project collection, cut from sustainably sourced textiles and developed with independent sample makers, artisans and displaced factory workers, to provide continuous production and employment during the global pandemic.
DESIGNER PROFILE
Christian Edward Dalogaog is from Manila, Philippines. In 2009, he completed his design and tailoring courses, and shortly after, began to freelance as a consultant designer in international fashion companies. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, and represented the Philippines in different international fashion events.
A Fashion Educator since 2011, in design principles, fashion history, couture techniques and draping, he has mentored graduating students and young designers.
In 2016, his collection of womenswear and menswear ready-to-wear, developed using pure Japanese Denim, with hand-crafted embroideries, was profiled by VOGUE Italia Talents, an initiative to discover new design talents that exemplify contemporary fashion.
In 2017, he was invited by Vogue Italia and Pitti Immagine, to represent the Philippines, at the SUPER TALENTS event, during Milan Fashion Week. Super Talents, is a project that promotes the most promising designers of the future. Sara Maino, Senior Editor of Vogue Italia and Head of Vogue Talents, selected some of most interesting emerging designers, from different parts of the world and each with the common characteristic of the style research.
In 2018, Christian Edward Dalogaog presented Ched Studio Spring/Summer 2019 collection at Asian Fashion Meets Tokyo event, at Rakuten Fashion Week-Tokyo.
