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.

Red Girl 2014

Denims are classics. Through the decades, the once casual piece has evolved into the modern everyday wear lifestyle. Today, it has become a style essential for day to night dressing. 

Local jeans brand  Red Girl recently launched its 2014 campaign. The latest collection presents an entire wardrobe of modern and chic ready to wear pieces for the woman of the times.  Timeless silhouettes have taken new forms in up to date cuts and styles current on the radar.     Denim channels nowness with a variety of contemporary washes suitable for today's fashionable lifestyle. Up to date stitching and stylish details reinvent the standard with a modern look as seen on jeans, skirts, shorts, tops, polos, jackets and dresses. No longer limited to a palette of blues, the brand presents a wide variety of neutral and bold hues to choose from. Highlighting the collection are the limited printed and reversible jeans that are practical must-buys. Denims is no longer a piece of convenience but has become a wardrobe necessity. Its relevance in through the time has become the core of its evolution. The refreshing dressy take on casual dressing defines a new level of style on the look of jeans.  

Photography by Mau Aguasin, creative direction and styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., associate stylists Mikka Velasquez, Bang Martinez, Diane Lasam, Tara Subaldo, and Jona Buenaventura; makeup by Fatima Rabago, modeled by Karen Lima.  In the Philippines, Red Girl is available in Robinsons Department Store nationwide.

Tod's AW 2014-2015 collection

Legendary classic luxury brand Tod's recently unveiled in the Philippines part of  their latest collection at the Fairmont Presidential Suite,1 Raffles Drive, Makati.  The well attended event with Manila's selected press and fashion personalities took a peek of what's in store for the holidays.

Tod's AW 2014-2015 collection is an amazing style setting look into what can be called reinvented classics.  The household name has successfully evolved with the times as seen in breathtaking modern creations.  From amazing wardrobe pieces to a wide range of accessories, its no surprise that the latest attractions are definitely hot on the radar.  Highlights of the season are their iconic items that has evolved into contemporary style.  Though more importantly, the collection prides on its big four this season:  the Gommino Spilla, Ballerina Margot, D-Cube and the Flower bag.

One of the trademark tailoring objects takes the Gommino into a whole new level of classic style with a chic twist.

These practical everyday pieces inspired from Venetian flower vases transforms the Flower bag into an almost draped-like accessory with the most eye-catching hues and interesting leather construction.

The ballerina adds a new twist with beautiful Gommino studs making this Margot the understated scene stealer.

The graphic influence on the D-Cube with amazing textures creates prized pieces you'd definitely want to have and to hold.  

The classic becomes bold in interesting forms and amazing linear perspectives.

Fall hues and modern neutrals in distinct pattern play takes Tod's ready to wear into the now.

Tod's chic and sophisticated prints are simply breathtaking. Well made in luxe fabrication, fun and quirk musings are showcased in the study of modern elegance.

Tod's takes fashion forward as the latest collection unveil amazing laser cutting and now silhouettes in wearable leather. 

In the Philippines,  Tod's is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc.(SSI) and is available at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center Makati and Rustan's Tower, Shangri-La Plaza Mall.