@ST YLE / ON T H E R ISE
RINA
PALMA
Clothing & Jewelry Desig ner
Rina Palma was born and bred in Southern California, but her Filipino heritage has always inf luenced her life and
artistry. At the young age of 8, she received her first fashion desig n drawing kit and her imagination was caught -
she hasn't stopped drawing dresses since. Inspired by world-class desig ners like Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld and
Vera Wang, Rina incorporates a classic, modern aesthetic into her desig ns, infusing them with her own style, that
balances traditional Filipino modesty with an elegant, clever sexiness.
For more information on Rina's collections or her custom pieces, visit her site at
www.rinapalma.net
"Growing up with strict Filipino parents, I
would always be scolded if I had too much
skin showing. I learned that there can be
some type of sexual appeal but it is not
necessary to show too much skin."
"Vera Wang is a role model because of her
wide range of experience in the fashion
industry - she is one of the most diverse
names in fashion."
25 SPRING 2011 / THEPHILIPPINESMAGAZINE.COM

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