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The beginning of her storied career coincided with the end of World War II, which left Manila in great ruin. But National Artist Salvacion Lim Higgins, more fondly known as “Slim,” refused to be defined by the dark times that preceded her path. She moved forward with fashion, relentlessly dressing the Filipina woman in exquisite gowns that bore the same fire, elegance and boldness of her enduring creative spirit. To this day, her work remains a testament to her ever-evolving creations; her dresses and gowns both timeless — and ahead of her time. In homage to national artist Slim’s contribution to Philippine fashion, the National Commission for Culture and Arts and the Metropolitan Theater recently unveiled its maiden exhibit titled “Imagining/Imaging.” It offers a leisurely walk through the designer’s career from the late 1940s to 1990. “I felt that this would be a good time to show young designers the range of her inspirations on this theme,” shared Slim’s son, artist Mark Lewis Higgi...

MANILA, Philippines — Fashion and design enthusiasts recently had a glimpse of the amazing life and work of National Artist for Design Salvacion Lim Higgins at SM Aura Premier. Titled “Salvacion Lim Higgins: National Artist for Design,” the exhibit is the first showcase in a mall celebrating the fashion designer’s visionary work from a career spanning over four decades. Curated by son and artist Mark Lewis Higgins, the exhibition featured a breathtaking selection of gowns and archival photographs highlighting the preeminent designer’s creative genius and legacy. In June 2022, Salvacion Lim “Slim” Higgins was honored as a National Artist in the Design category. She is the only Filipino designer with gowns in the archives of both the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., and in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The opening was attended by Presidential sister and art advocate Irene Marcos-Araneta, who was joined by friends of the designer’s family, members of the fashion a...

Embroidered jusi terno created for first daughter Linda Garcia Campos in 1957   Mallgoers will have the rare opportunity to view the visionary work of National Artist Salvacion Lim “Slim” Higgins at the Upper Ground Level Atrium of SM Aura Premier from Sept. 5 to 14. The exhibition, “Salvacion Lim Higgins: National Artist for Design,” celebrates the preeminent designer’s creative genius that has revolutionized — and continues to influence — Philippine fashion. “Observing her at work while I was growing up is what made me realize that fashion is actually both an art and a craft,” says her son, artist Mark Lewis Higgins, who curates the show. “The art lies in the vision and the craft is in the application. The art is in the dream; the craft is in making it real.  She would create these masterful confections of her imagination that would either defy gravity or succumb to it.” In June 2022, Slim was honored as a National Artist in the Design category. The Order of National Artists...