Force of nature

Nature and fashion has come together with a breathtaking campaign to start the year anew. Designer Jimmy Choo unveils its Spring Summer 2014 campaign starring Academy Award® winning actress Nicole Kidman for a third season.

The stellar actress is set in a modern  modern jungle creating an exotic larger than life atmosphere to present their latest collection.  The season's captivating must-have accessories such as the Tamber shoe, python Anna bag, Damsen sandals, Charlize clutch and Keane rope sandals are among the noteworthy pieces this summer.  The stunning imagery is put together by fashion forefronters comprised by Photographer Sølve Sundsbø, fashion

stylist Ludivine Poiblanc, hair stylist Shay Ashual and make-up artist Val Garland.

Check out the exclusive behind the scenes film at www.jimmychoo.com.

Jimmy Choo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located in Greenbelt 4 and Rustan's Makati.

 

Style Origins ATC 2013

The Style Origins 2013 series by Ayala Malls once again successfully presented its Summer showcase at Alabang Town Center. The overwhelming retail exposition participated by 44 brands, a live orchestra and with more than a hundred models was a feat to beat by the succeeding series.  Style Origins is the gateway of both local and international trends into the style setting Manila landscape. Directed by JCA Productions led by fashion director Jackie Aquino, my associates and I always have a fun and memorable experience with this magnitude of an event.  Styling for the event isn't all there easy as we collaborate with both mall administration and merchants, but in essence its am enriching experience to be able to realize our vision for the project, brand and most importantly our love for fashion. From rehearsals to makeup to show proper to the end, the entire creative and work process is definitely gives a priceless fulfillment of our roles as stylists.  It is an overall summation of the substance of our work that covers a process from the merchandise, brand, concept, theme,  look and statements of style in the ever expanding world of what we may call Philippine fashion.  See you on our final Style Origins series to be held in Subic on June 22. Cheers

Future Menswear

Sm Men's Fashion makes a breakthrough in the Philippines as it launches its designer series for its Summer 2013 campaign. Style setting in-house branding into forward retail fashion is the roster of prestigious names such as Randy Ortiz, Rhett Eala, Ivarluski Aseron, Rajo Laurel, Frederick Peralta and Louis Claparols. Shot on location at Conde Nast's top destinations in 2013-El Nido, palawan - SM unfolds the hottest trends with the season's ultimate essentials. Offering a variety of looks and noteworthy styles for the modern man, the department store spearheads a major platform for designers in massive and commercial retailing. Stepping into fashion forward direction, Sm Men's Fashion proudly promotes local design talent and is opening a new direction for menswear in the Philippines.

Get Sporty

SM Mens Fashion this summer creates a wardrobe that mixes essential classics with a variety of stripes defining a contemporary sporty multifaceted style. in the local scene,menswear's latest offerings is defining a forward take on modern sportswear. The active look of now has transcended into a stylish lifestyle with inspired pieces showcasing a range of effortless fashion . This season's trendy headliners come in easy and lightweight fabrication to compliment the tropical setting. Modern brights and neutral tones paint the new wardrobe with essential mix and match separates. Sport the new style with up to date knitwear pieces, cardigans, chinos, long-sleeved tees, shorts, jacket, drawstrings khakis and blazers, paired with an easy attitude. The chic look of sports reinvented comes with a refined charm. Sporting evoking casual luxurious yet sustainable fashion.

Photography by Mau Aguasin, styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., makeup and hair styling by Sari Campos, associate styling by Mikka Velasquez and Trish Tagle, modeled by Veridiano Tesch. All clothes by Coco Republic of SM Men's Fashion. Shot on location at Terazzas de Punta Fuego. Special thanks to Landco and Ms. Mawi de Ocampo