New Collection from Freeway NACS x Federico Alcuaz!

I've been buying clothes from Freeway for years because they fit really good and the designs are always great. Here's a new collection I'm sure a lot of Filipino women would love to know about ...

Press Release:

Freeway is honored to pay tribute to a very versatile artist who has earned him recognition here and abroad. He was conferred the title of National Artist in 4 disciplines -- for Visual Arts, Painting, Sculpture, and Mixed Media in 2009.

Printed Loose Top, Red, P1295

Freeway's 10  piece fashion collection tribute is composed shift dresses, comfortable casual tops, shirts, and slinky pieces beautifully adorned with Federico Alcuaz’s masterpieces such as “Man with Still Life” and “Duet in Brown and White” to name a few! 

Shortsleeved Sublimation Tee, Brown, P1195

Perfect for the holiday season, the collection did not fail to serve you with rich colored print dresses and tops that can be worn from day to night affairs, complete with tote bags for your functional trips!  The collection uses comfortable material such as satinized twills and poplins for the casual work wear to stretch georgettes and knits for the weekend get-up.  

Loose Top, Black, P1295

Each item will have a National Artist gift packaging and a bio-tag so that one can learn more about the life and works of Alcuaz. A perfect gift for anyone this Holiday season.

Shortsleeved Printed Shift Dress, Black, P1495

Yes, you can finally sport a work of Alcuaz adding up to his vast exposure in 20 museums and major cultural institutions in the world today! 

Shortsleeved Printed Loose Dress, Brown, P1495

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About Alcuaz

Federico Alcuaz is one of the country’s internationally renowned and multi-awarded artists, having excelled beyond the borders of the Philippine islands. Juggling two degrees in college - Fine Arts degree in University of the Philippines in the morning where he was taught by National Artists such as Fernando Amorsolo, Guillermo Tolentino to name a few, and a pre-law degree in San Beda College in the evening, it is no doubt that the Federico Alcuaz we’ve come to celebrate today will reach this kind of recognition. 

Printed Shortsleeved  Dress, Black, P1495

Alcuaz did not stop there, he continued his studies in law at the Ateneo de Manila University but decided to pursue art on a full-time basis. 

Printed Shawl, Peach, P695

Proving himself worthy of his chosen career, Alcuaz has since bagged awards for his works from across the globe and of course in his own country with Presidential Medal of Merit Award at 2005 under his belt and being claimed as a National Artist for visual arts.

Printed Neck/Bag Scarf, Red and Blue, P399.75 each

Alcuaz has come to be known for his “Tres Marias,” his Manila landscape series, portraits and his abstracts. 

Tote Bags, Red and Pink, P799.75 

Alcuaz’s works are showcased in 20 museums and major cultural institutions all over the world.  In his 55 year career he has exhibited in leading galleries in Spain, the Philippines, Portugal, Poland, the United States and Germany. 

Background Information

Freeway's National Artist Collectors' Series started in 2009 as a pocket collection to pay tribute to the works of Nick Joaquin (Literature). Thankfully, it was well appreciated. Freeway was very happy with the awareness that was created among our customers and the appreciation shown towards our own Filipino Arts and Culture through our National Artists. From then on, Freeway has paid tribute to the following National Artists bi-annually: 

2009 - Nick Joaquin (Literature)

           Ang Kiukok (Visual Arts)

2010 - Jose Garcia Villa (Literature)

           Ramon Valera (Fashion)

2011 -  F. Sionil Jose (Literature) - living National Artist

            Vicente Manansala ( Visual Arts)

2012 -  Levi Celerio (Music)

            Botong Francisco (Visual Arts) - 100th Centennial Celebration

2013 -  Lucio San Pedro (Music) - 100th Centennial Celebration

            Juan Luna ( Visual Arts)

2014 -  Bienvenido Lumbera (Literature) - living National Artist

            Federico Aguiar Alcuaz (Visual Arts)