Paz Marquez-Benitez was a Filipino short-story writer, educator and editor. She is most known by her short story Dead Stars (1925) and A Night in the Hills (1925). Her writings were regarded as the first steps of Philippine literature and advancement of women in professional careers.
Paz Benitez is a symbol of Filipino women empowerment, intelligence and beauty.
*Gabriela TERNO, made from organza silk fabric, is computer embroidered and tailored in Lumban, Laguna, the Philippines' capital of embroidery.
Material: Pina-organza silk with mocha embroidery and with cotton lining.
Style / cut: semi-cropped length with full buttons and puffy sleeves
