Page 176 - Philippine Tatler (April 2019)

Techie

hagedorn

Making the jump from
economics to haute couture
may seem a mind-boggling
stretch for some people, but
those who know the work of
designer Techie Hagedorn can
attest that the woman’s passion
for fashion has definitely paid off.
Hagedorn is the creative mind
behind Alegre Resortwear, a
clothing line that incorporates
nuances of traditional Filipino
clothing with breezy ease and
effortless elegance. She has
transformed the classic barong
Tagalog into a series of colourful
women’s blouses that can be
worn in both corporate and
casual environments. Traditional
weaving and embroidery from
Abra is made au courant in
sleeveless tops and hip jackets
that would not be out of place in
the trendiest spots.
Inspired by women who
are comfortable with their
own bodies, Hagedorn plays
up comfort in her work—and
that is something that modern
Filipino women are certainly
happy with.