A different kind of weave

Last week the Fashion Design Council of the Philippines announced the finalists in both accessories and RTW for their "Weaving the Future" design competition held at JUMP--the new hub at the 4F SM Megamall.  Philippine fashion goes beyond all that flash as it steers towards developing consciousness in the style landscape by integrating the building of livelihood for fashion and supporting these communities.  Through these efforts, promotion of both talent and indigenous materials are achieved so as to support their significance and relevance to the future of local fashion.  Hand in hand, the event was graced by both media and fashion insiders to further this noble endeavor.  The bigger picture here is really for the industry to collectively work as one team in the hopes of building a brighter future for artists, suppliers, communities in the world of Philippine fashion.  And yes, fashion does have a cause.

The venue.

The crowd.

Fashion designer's Ivarluski Aseron and Tippie Ocampo with Stylebible's Isha Andaya.

Fashion stylist/director Lotho.

Style Weekend EIC Liza Ilarde Cuenca and Look magazine's EIC Mel Cuevas.

Designer Vic Barba.

Designer's Avel Bacudio and Randy Ortiz.

FDCP President JC Buendia.

Crowd control.

SOFA's Amina Aranaz Alunan gives a short talk.

The twenty finalists in both RTW and Accessories categories with FDCP President JC Buendia and Amina Aranaz Alunan.

The Fashion Design Council of the Philippines(from left) Randy Oritz, Joey Escober, Gerry Katigbak, Tippie Ocampo, Amina Aranaz Alunan, JC Beundia, Tonichi Nocom, Dong Omaga Diaz, Vic Barba, Gerry Sunga, Avel Bacudio and Ramon Esteban.

Picture Play with designer Ivar Aseron, Look magazine's Mel Cuevas, designer Tonich Nocom, the author and  Style Weekend's Liza Ilarde Cuenca.

The author in a printed blazer by Joey Samson, v-neck top by Uniqlo, pants
 by Zara, glasses by Firma, shoes by Margiela and convertible tote by Celine.

Sweet Intentions

If you're thinking these boxes are Christmas decorations or gifts then what you have in mind is totally all wrong.  These are designer cakes called "Kaleidoscope" by Louis Claparols in collaboration with Hyatt Hotel and Casino's Pastry Chef Johann Dreisger.   This guilty sweet surrender is a luscious strawberry chessecake wrapped up in a white chocolate shell while the candy colored drawings are printed in yummy sugar paper.  This distinct edible art has a unique back story.  Inspiration is drawn from the beautiful spectrum of colors in a variety of patterns and graphic prints.  Furthermore, it is a tribute to the designer's late uncle, the legendary master rapper of Philippine Music--Francis Magalona and his famous song Kaleidescope World.  The well attended event filled Hyatt's Music Room with overflowing cocktails and delicious canapes.  Beyond anyone's sweet tooth contention, the wonderful artistic creation not only complete one's good apetite but serves a meaningful intention.

Photographer Joan Bitagcol waering a floral printed long sleeve polo by Liberty. Jeans
by APC, white belt by Jil Sander and metallic flats by Janylin.

Designer Joey Samson wearing a a camel cashmere v-neck by Zara, gray tee by GAP,
riding pants by Prada and navy lace up shoes by Carbon.

 

Homme Et Femme Tadi de Leon wearing a generic tee, jacket by Margiela, jeans by
Levis SG, metallic tote from Saizen Maquee mall and shoes by Margiela.



Myth's Ruby Gan wearing a top and leggings both by Louis Claparols, shoes by Prada
and bag by Gucci.



Makeup artist Bobby Carlos wearing a black tee by Muji, Jakcet and pants both by Louis
Claparols, black patent lace ups by Opening Ceremony and bag by Prada.

Look Magazine's EIC Mel Cuevas wearing a cahrcoal long sleeve knit and black booties
by Zara, black skirt by TSE, belt by Express,  rings by Alexis Bittar and Kenneth Jay Lane
and nude mini luggage tote by Celine.

StyleBible's Isha Andaya wearing a black top by House of Laurel, charcoal gray pants
from Bangkok and black sling pumps by Charles and Keith.



Creative Director Patrick Ty wearing a blue collared tee by Giordano, jacket bought in
Korea, trousers by Raf Simons and shoes by Prada.

  

Expat EIC and Phil Star columnist Katrina Holigores wearing a printed dress by
Rosanna Ocampo, ring by Micheline Syjuco, leather clutch from Bangkok and black
pumps by Jil Sander.



Fashion stylist Corine Alegre  wearing a denim dress with zipper details from a bazaar,
magazine printed  clutch byPaparazzi and maryjanes by Marc Jacobs.

Designer Louis Claparols wearing printed top b Erotokritos, jacket byhimself created for
Rhett Eala's Collezione collection, laminated denim by 101 New York and boots by Carbon.

The author wearing powder blue punstriped long sleeve top by GAP, pinstriped navy
trousers by Joey Samson, patent and denim lace ups by Boss Orange, watch by
Kenneth Cole and black croc leather bag by Junko Shimoda.

The Kaleidoscope Cake is available at the Hyatt Pastry shop, Hyat Hotel and Casino Manila from Feb to April 2011 and for every cake sold a percentage of sales will go to PAWS (the Phil Animal Welfare Association).