The Team: Singapore Menswear Fashion Week 2011

Team Joey Samson was there with all out support.  Flying in from Manila to Merlion city, everyone came in trickles but was in full force on the day of the show.  After all, having a 40 piece collection is no joke and Joey needed all the helping hands he can get.  There was a lot to think about but was able to do "bonding time" with the team.  My week long filled days in Singapore was full of walking, eating and laughter.  From fitting day until packing up after the show, it was really a lot of good fun. Despite the pressures that came up here and there, it was all worth it.  And those who were supposed to go (you know who you are), we knew you were there in spirit.  I forgot to mention in my earlier entries, Ariel Lozada directed a total of 7 shows for this event.  Aside from the director, designers and models, some of the press, production team and fashion personalities were Filipinos as well.  I guess one can't help but commend us for our "bayanihan" spirit. Am hoping that next year there will be more Filipino designers who'll be invited to Singapore Menswear Fashion Week.  Or maybe it would even be more exciting if Menswear Fashion Week will find its next staging Manila.  The talent we have in Manila is overwhelming and definitely without a doubt at par with other Asian countries.  

My kaharutan this entire trip JP wearing a top by Joey Samson, pants by Y3 and
shoes by Adidas.

Photographer Joan Bitagcol wearing a belt by Paul Smith, trousers, long sleeve
polo top and shoes all by Margiela. 

Joel Acebedo wearing a top Gino, printed jacket by Two Percent Homme, shorts by
Uniqlo, glasses by Gucci and shoes by Doc Martens.

Director Ariel Lozada wearing a green top by Anthology, jacket by Gian Romano,
pinstripe shorts by Joey Samson, shoes by Dries Van Noten.

Stylist John Paul wearing a black top by Oxygen, pants by Topman, shoes by Doc
Martens, gold watch by Casio and bag by Visvim.

Support from Garage EIC Rey Ilagan wearing a striped tee and cap both by H & M, 
jacket by Ziggy Savella, shorts by Urban Outfitters, sunglasses by Ray Ban.

Visiting Director Robbie Carmona wearing a white polo with red piping by Initials, 
jacket by Rajo Man, jeans by  D & G, laced up shoes from Thailand, glasses by 
Uniqlo and black bag by Balenciaga.

Premiere stylist Noel Manapat wearing a long sleeved polo by Joey Samson, suit by
Anthology, bowtie from Japan and high tops by Lanvin.  The author wearing top by
McQueen, linen trousers by Uniqlo, sunglasses by Balenciaga, vintage brogues from
Joey Samson and black bag by Miu Miu.

The incomplete team after the show (from L-R): Mica, the author, Joey, Joan, John Paul, Maia, Greek and JP(sitting down).  Missing in the picture are Noel(who flew back to Manila after the show), Ariel and Joel.

Day 2: Singapore Menswear Fashion Week 2011

Image model.

picture picture.

Went to Marina Bay Sands Convention Hall mid-afternoon to check out designer Joey Samson if he needed help with his collection. After waiting for almost an hour for a cab from Paragon to MBS, Joey was almost done with repairs and was already set on having a snack. I was lucky enough to bump into the three Filipino male models participating in fashion week namely Laxie Villar, Christian de la Cruz and Oliver Sands.  I couldn't help but take snaps of them to give you an idea of how they look like.  Directing some of the major shows in this inaugural event is our very own Ariel Lozada. Finally got my production i.d. for tomorrow's dress rehearsal and on the show itself. Am thrilled and excited with what's about to happen.  More than anything, am so proud to be Filipino.

Joey Samson's sequence guide.

Garments.

Laxie Villar.

Christian de la Cruz.

Oliver Sands and fashion show director Ariel Lozada.

Ariel's Associate Joel Acebedo(in the cutest green pants) with one of the event's crew.

Joey Samson's display in MBS.

Day 1: Singapore Menswear Fashion Week 2011

It was a really long day for the "Pinoy" team participating at the Singapore Menswear Fashion week.  We arrived at Marina Bay Sands convention center early in the afternoon and started fitting the models at 7pm.  Joey Samson's team (including the author) did preparations and final check on the collection prior to the fitting.  We had a total of 20 models of which will all wear two sets to complete the 40 piece collection. The fitting was a bit chaotic not because there was lack in organization but there were quite a handful of drop dead models.  Fortunately one Filipino model--Laxie Villar (Mercator)--currently trying the market made it to the lineup. Two other Filipino designers namely Jerome Llorico and Jasler Ubaldo (Singapore based) are also participating and will be part of the group shows. The shows are all slated on April 2--Jerome and Jasler will be part of the 3pm show while Joey will be having a solo show at 5pm.  The venue is huge but still being set up, but am looking forward when everything is all ready for the opening of the grand event tomorrow.  Singapore Menswear Fashion week is from March 30-April 3,showcasing a range of menswear designs from the best of the region.  

The main entrance.

Room assignment.

The collection.

Up close.

Fabric play.

Neutral landing.

All line-d up.

An experiment on texture.

Designer Joey Samson with his sea of shoes. 

Not so little red riding hood.

My mother in the industry, fashion show director Ariel Lozada.