Kikay Holiday 2014

The holiday season is all about shine.  Kikay's Holiday 2014 campaign is dazzling in style with the finest must-haves to make a statement.  Check out the full article in: http://www.philstar.com/allure/2014/12/14/1402271/shining-through

First Movers

First Movers is a trend based platform showcasing a whole range of fashion for the season.  Forecasting the next big thing, the style group aims to present a glimpse of the up and coming in ladies clothes, accessories, bags and shoes. Curated and well-selected pieces by stylesetters unfold in a limited number. A variety of trendsetting ideas unfold to create a variety of looks.  The purveyors of change, First Movers is a noteworthy insight on quality merchandise and the anti thesis to fast fashion.  With a vision to be at the forefront of style, these  insiders present a must-have collective of the big things to come.

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First Movers

First Movers is Manila's latest fashion online trendsetting arena.  A collective sneak peek of the now and next in retail. The main objective is to forecast the things to come and present a whole range of style-setting ideas.  Formed by a group of fashion insiders, the high selected pieces are sourced both locally and abroad.  Breaking away from all the fast fashion, these stylish wares, accessories, bags, shoes etc keeps one ahead of the pack.  The ideology is to simply introduce "the first" in the Philippine market.  One can be assured of these limited pieces and before the trend hits the scene.  

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Style Origin 2014

Behind the glimmering and glittering lights of fashion is a lot of hard work.  This author and his team work as fashion stylists for Ayala Malls' "Style Origin" - a fashion show series and trend collective of retail and designers brands in the Philippines.  Having consistently worked with the prestigious and reputable Ayala group under JCA Productions( a prod company which stages some of the biggest  and notable events in the country),this annual show is on its 6th year and is similarly compared to international fashion weeks as it unfolds a reportage of the latest forecasts of the season.

Behind the scenes is a study in organized chaos where countless brands form narratives of what's next to offer.  From global brands to the local names, this once a year gathering form a beautiful yet major tapestry in style expositions. Where countless store attendants, models, production people and the endless number of clothes, bags, shoes and accesorries, the showcase present an amazing collective of ready to wear retail fashion.  Runway mannequins, tv personalities, hosts and kids all form an endless line before every show begins. Passion takes you places as the series took the team in and out of the capital( Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Fairview) from nearby provinces(Marquee mall in Pampanga and Harbor Point in Subic) to a two hour plane ride(Abreeza Mall in Davao).  Mounting and presenting a show isn't that easy, but beyond the blood, sweat and tears(?) are more than a hundred reasons to smile.  Style Origins is all about the new.  Not only does it bring the latest in style, it has become a platform for new friendships, bonds and relationships.  Backstage stories, jokes and laughters echo through the built in walls that hold everything together behind the black curtains. It has gone beyond work as we all have formed into one family in te pursuit of promoting, presenting and working for the one thing that holds us all together-fashion.

One vision.

In the groove.

Role playing.Quiet before the storm.

Check mate.

Waiting to exhale.

Curtain Call.

Sequence guide.

All lined up.

Early morning rehearsal.

Walk this way.

JCA Productions.

The author with the style team.

Kate Spade Fall 2014 Collection

Fashion and travel is a great fusion where inspiration brews new creations.  The diversity of culture, tradition, landscapes, gastronomy and the passion of adventure   shapes and molds amazing ideas in the world of design and style.  

In the Philippines, Kate Spade New York introduces their Fall 2014 Collection with Raffles Makati's launch of their Pret-A-Portea series held at the Writers Bar. A style setting journey to Asia such Tokyo, Shanghai and the Transcontinental Express(old world train travel) brings to life an amazing presentation of beautiful hues and prints, metallic details and relaxed silhouettes. Modernities of the first world as seen in colossal skyscrapers and cityscapes inspires anew in the collection with a chic spin on orientalia. The secrets of the orient reveal hints of Art Deco, graphics and color blocks giving a refreshing take on prints for any occasion.  Cheeky chic brings Tokyo's Harujuku district to the world with quirky but noteworthy handbags and clutches that adds a punch to any ensemble.  

Kate Spade's successful fashion statement of global fusion brings to life fun without going overboard.  The modern tale of more than two cities reveal an amazing collage of wearable tapestry.

Travel cross country with style with Tod's train clutch from the "All Abroad" collection.

Enter the wild side with cheetah printed accesories in the concrete jungle.

Fashion east meets west with Kate Spade's tale of two cities.

Fashion fun with mixed prints with a statement clutch.

Kate Spade 2014 Fall Collection

High Tea at the Kate Spade event in Raffles Makati with (L-R) Top Blogger Rica de Jesus of "Heart to Heart", Preview EIC Pauline Juan, SSI's Malu Francisco, Style Weekend and Manila Bulletin's Liza Ilarde-Cuenca and the author.

In the Philippines, Kate Spade New York is exclusively distributed by Store Specialists, Inc. and is located at The Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 3, Rustan's Makati, Newport Mall, Shangrila Mall and Bonifacio High Street Central Square.