High on Luxe

People Asia magazine featured in their February-March 2012 issue with newlyweds Shalani Soledad and Roman Romulo on the cover an exclusive feature on Louis Vuitton's Summer 2012 Cruise collection.  Shot on location in El Nido, Palawan, the majestic natural rock formations became the perfect setting to one of the most prestigious brands in the world. Cruising the remote islands, Louis Vuitton's latest pieces presents resort luxury at its finest.  Designer Marc Jacobs sets fashion forward with the latest prints, hues and styles in each piece to create a noteworthy statement of contemporary fashion. Luxe retail raises the standard of modern resort dressing redefining the look of now.    

Photography by Jo Ann Bitagcol, styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., Makeup by Pia Reyes, modeled by Samantha Lewis and Pedro Mologni(IM Agency).  Wardrobe by Louis Vuitton Summer 2012 Cruise collection.  Special thanks to the staff and management of Miniloc Resort, El Nido, Palawan.

Photographed by Jun de Leon, styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., makeup by John Pagaduan for Shu Uemura and hairstyling by Borge Aloba for L'Oreal Professionel.  Shot on location at the Glass House, Rockwell Center.

Vacay Chic

Summer is just around the corner and all is ready to hit the beach in the sunny side of the season.  Retail brand Cinderella presents Seventeen's vacay-chic collection for 2012 in the most wanted hues to beat the heat stroke. Cooling off under the sun are pastel, bold and neutral tones in relaxed and effortless manner.  Sorbet and muted hues is taking all the sweetness with a hint of sexiness.  Whether the beach or poolside, the look comes in wearable and easygoing seperates that can be mixed match to create a wardrobe full of season worthy ideas. Silhouettes range from figure flattering pieces to loose comfy ensembles.  The young and free spirited displays modern fashion in its most uncontrived and unstructured manner of dressing--just the way summer should be. Bring the look of "cool" back into the pool with mod retail fashion. Leave the frills behind, it's all about the basics and adding a modern twist to it. 

Shot on located at Sulu Riviera in Quezon city.  Photogrpahy by Sara Black, Styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., Associate styling by Reg Rordriguez and Mikka Velasquez, modeled by Petra of Mercator.

The wild side

Fashion designer Louis Claparols presents his Pre-Summer 2012 collection in fantastical display of animal print and bold colors.  The theme is all about every woman's wild side and releasing g the animal within. Modern silhouettes display an interesting pattern play of beautiful textures.  Notable are the interesting  a variety of faux studs creating a fierce warrior-like feel of standout fashion.  Cut outs and raw edged detail marks high in edgy design.Style rules in an all glam appeal to climax throughout the days to come before summer officially begins.  Louis Claparols' latest collection is roaring fearless fashion forward and is available in Myth, Greenbelt 5.