Oliver Tolentino’s runway show caps LA Fashion Week

Oliver grinning with hand up in final walk at Oliver Tolentino LAFW 2021 Runway Event at LA Petersen Automotive Museum. CONTRIBUTED

LOS ANGELES – A standing room-only crowd at the runway show of Beverly Hills designer Oliver Tolentino, capped Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.

Tolentino presented a 33-piece couture collection on the rooftop of the Peterson Auto Museum noted for its landmark red racing stripe façade.

Silver lavender cocktail dress by Oliver Tolentino LAFW 2021. CONTRIBUTED

Hollywood and Manila celebrities turned out to support Tolentino. Apl.de.ap from the Black Eyed Peas and boxing champ Nonito Donaire chatted on the front row.

Hollywood Fil-Am actors Mike Cabellon, who co-stars with Ted Danson in “Mr. Mayor,” and Carlin James, from “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” miniseries, watched on the other side.

Black and silver swirl cocktail dress pockets by Oliver Tolentino LAFW 2021. m. CONTRIBUTED

Also on front row were actress Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (known for “Camp Rock “and “Hannah Montana”), singer Kiana Valenciano, and Philippine Consul General Edgar Badajos.

Many front row guests donned the designer’s creations, including former Miss Universe, Margaret Gardiner, who was in a black beaded lace mini dress.