Payless Shoe Source Men's Holiday 2014

Payless Shoes Source in the Philippines is dressing up casual footwear with contemporary street wear. The look of preppy, modern sporty, and old-new school is stepping up with the right style altitude.  Check out full article at http://www.philstar.com/allure/2014/11/30/1397303/shoe

Project Runway Season 4 Davao Auditions

The search is on for Project Runway Season 4 which is going to be aired early next year. The author has been lucky to be guest mentor/judge of the auditions screening committee which will be held in key cities in the Philippines.  Recently concluded the second leg which was held at the Abreeza Mall in Davao. More than a handful aspiring designers came to present their creations as they dream of becoming one of the final 15.  The finalists will then be housed in Manila for 3-4 months and will face challenges for the competition until a winner is proclaimed.  Not an easy task to judge the applicants for all of them are brilliantly talented, creative and passionate artists.  From on the spot illustration, interviews, portfolios and masterpieces, it is no doubt that the Philippines is a treasure trove of amazing designers. Each has a distinct point of view, aesthetic and  vision as they showcase their design perspective. Here are some of the pieces at the auditions and hopefully some of them make the cut.  

The venue at Abreeza.

The set up.

The form.

Gilded hoodie.

Middle East inspiration.

Texturize.

Cohesive direction.

Clearly sheer.

Shuttle cock reworked.

I want some more!

It's a wrap! The author with ETC's Georgette Tengco, Saling and Katrina Holigores.

My K Way

Style is eternal.  Being part of Manila's fashion landscape, this author is exposed  to countless brands coming into the local market.  The latest to arrive is French brand K-Way who's basic, chic and practical fashion is style-fitting for the Philippines.  Individuality and style is unweathered, rain or shine! Classic designs come to life with bold hues and chic combinations.  No fuss and frills in effortless fashion made practical.  Update your wardrobe in refreshing and on the radar styles-only the K-Way.

Mich Dulce X Zacarias by SC Vizcarra

The pride of the Philippines, SC Vizcarra's Zacarias line collaborates with international Filipino designer Mitch Dulce with a limited edition collection for both London and Paris fashion week 2015. Brilliant musings using a combination of surfaces display an amazing design perspective worthy of distinction. One can't help but notice the seamless fusion of textures channeling the modernity of form.  Irreverently intelligent, the outstanding creations display fashioned art with a whimsical twist.  Brilliant sculptural forms display the rawness of beauty in functional perspectives. Currently catching the eye of the fashion and design industries,  their presence is creating an impact as they captivate the market with what is truly globally Filipino. In depth, there is a conscious effort in pushing the envelope as both cultural identity and local artistry remarkably is of world class standards.  Mitch Dulce x Zacarias is a visionary statement that will hopefully inspire the Filipino talent to take the big leap forward.   Here are a few pieces from the fashion week collection.

Into the wild

Step into the world of luxury as Cura V presents its latest chic home offering - rugs. Curated by tastemakers, these  lush accents are made of quality cowhide that echo nowness in today's news making interiors.  Contemporary style trappings are redefining space with a sophisticated yet subdued statement all in the art of living.  There is a current global mood for exoticism in design and these come from Argentina and Brazil by Pure Rugs. There is beauty in the wild and style sets the look of luxury in the contemporary. Cura V is located at the 2F Powerplant Mall, Rockwell, Makati city.

BTS Salvatore Mann Holiday 2014

Local menswear shoe brand Salvatore Mann recently shot its Holiday 2014 campaign.  Working for the brand for several years as their stylist, this author and the entire team behind the scenes have been constantly pushing the envelope style forward in creating a campaign.  Fashioning shoes in visual imagery isn't easy as it entails a lot of hardwork put together.  Shooting men's bags and footwear for print and video requires technical expertise as these products need to "shine". Wardrobe and minimal accessories take the backseat as they play a supporting role. 

Salvatore Mann targets men in the corporate world as it presents stylish pieces that do matter.  Through the passing of seasons, the brand introduces the  latest trends and styles to update every men's wardrobe.  Aside from these forecast offerings, they continue to promote and produce timeless classics.  Fashion in men's footwear in the Philippines is raising the bar as it ceases to exist in style relevance.  Check out these behind the scenes photos and await the unfolding of the full campaign this October 2014.

Modern style essentials.

Men in Black.

Black to basics.

Sleek casuals.

Code of dressing.

One look.

The face of Salvatore Mann - Donovan(Elite Manila).

The team behind Salvatore Mann.

Photography by Frank Hoefmsit. Fashion styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., associate stylists Mikka Velasquez and Tara Subaldo, makeup and grooming by Peps Silvestre, agency by Adfolio, wardrobe by Joey Samson and modeled by Donovan(Elite Manila).

Juicy Couture AW 2014

Juicy Couture presents its AW 2014 collection in fierce sexy ready to wear pieces for the modern woman. Bold femininity unfold in a variety of prints that takes style to the wild side. Slim silhouettes in short proportions reveal glamour with skin to a tease.  The brand's current mood of sexiness reveal an empowered character that will make more than just a roaring style statement.  Prints go wild with a variety of florals and animals as seen in the tops, pants, dresses, bags and accessories. Check out more of the latest collection at the Juicy Couture store located at Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati city.

WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF

Sept 2014 - Ray-Ban Philippines had a whole day event at 71 Grammarcy as it unveiled and celebrated their latest style-setting attraction.  The iconic eyewear label launched their 2014 Material Revolution "WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF" with a press presentation in the afternoon showcasing a walk through Ray-Ban experience.  At night, it was the ultimate celebration party where one can be yourself and NEVERHIDE.

The current fashion statement focuses on "LIGHT and COLOR" throughout their collections. FLAT METAL  presents through their iconic Wayfarers and Aviators laser cut stainless steel with thin and lightweight frames. URBAN CAMO wears the Wayfarer with trendsetting camouflage in four multicolored patterns. LEATHER WAYFARER transforms the icon with ultra chic statement by wrapping the frame with texturized calf leather.  LITEFORCE stylizes weight with high performance thermoplastic material making it uber light.  Function and form breaks through fashion in contemporary eyewear. Aside from these major collections, it includes GUMMY MATTE( nylon frontal and metal metal temples creating gummy matte feel), ALUMINUM CLUBMASTER( gold or silver trimmed frames in matte-finish aluminum in 4 frame colors), FLASHLENS(brilliant multi colored eyewear coated with super heated metal oxides) JUNIOR( iconic sunnies for kids), FULL COLOR AVIATORS( the iconic pilot design in classic and new frames and colors) and ICE POP( summer hues influence the Wayfarer with an icy touch).

Ray-Ban truly captures the 

Camo luxe.

Urban chic.

Camo in trendsetting hues.

Surface detail.

Ultra chic leather sunnies.

Luxe textures.

In to the light.

Sleek flat-liners.

Seeing color with the iconic Lenons.

The author with the classic gold metal framed aviators.