The Return of Tara Mcpherson

What's happening big tomorrow and guess who's back in town? New York-based artist Tara McPherson returns to Manila on February 8-9 which is brought to you by Vinyl on Vinyl and Fully Booked.Known for her characters showcasing an idealized innocence with hard-earned wisdom glinting in their eyes, the artist whose body of work is generally themed on people and relationships result to distinctively thought-provoking and seductive images.
McPherson exhibits her paintings and serigraphs in fine art galleries all over the world. Named the crown princess of poster art by ELLE Magazine, she has created numerous gig posters for acts like Beck, Greenday, Faith No More, Rilo Kiley, and the Melvins. She has also created toys for companies like Kidrobot, Dark Horse, and Toy2R; painting comics and covers for DC Vertigo; advertising and editorial illustrations for companies such as Wyden+Kennedy and Spin Magazine. McPherson also teaches at Parsons in New York.
Her work has appeared in the graphic novel Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall. She also did the cover of Bridget Jones’s Diary for the Penguin Tattoo series. Soon, Dark Horse took notice and her first book, Lonely Heart: the Art of Tara McPherson, was subsequently published. This was followed by Lost Constellations; The Art of Tara McPherson Vol II.
McPherson believes in creating art inspired by people and their odd ways. 
This time, McPherson unveils her third book Bunny in the Moon for the very first time. 

Fully Booked will prepare two dialog/books signings: one at the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, which will take place on February 8, 2012 (Wednesday) from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the SDA Cinema 12/F SDA Campus; the other will be at the University of the Philippines Diliman (U.P.) on February 9, 2012 (Thursday) from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at the U.P. College of Fine Arts Corridor Gallery.
The culminating event will take place during Vinyl on Vinyl’s second anniversary celebration, where McPherson will exhibit her original art and unveil a special Toy release, Lucius and Mountains, inspired by her legendary Melvins poster.
For more information, visit the Fully Booked website: www.fullybookedonline.com and the Vinyl on Vinyl blog - vinylonvinyl.blogspot.com.

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.

SM Mens Fashion Summer 2012 Campaign 1

Immaculate white unfolds as the first in a series of Summer 2012 campaigns of SM Men's Fashion.  Set in the natural mangroves of Kalibo, retail depicts forward casual wear in its most manly attraction.  The look and feel is stylishly rugged evoking a fusion of both modern and basics.  Yes, SM Men's Fashion is rethinking the modern man's wardrobe as it reinvents the classic and is giving a whole new feel of sexiness.  Retail fashion comes anew in contemporary neutrals in a wide range of  khakis, taupe, ivory, bone, nude and whites. Forefronting style in the local landscape is a forward presentation showcasing hints of safari, utilitarianism, resort and lounge wear as seen in polos, knits, cargos and shorts.  The feel is all about showcasing the new sexy fitting for any modern man and his lifestyle.  Photographed by Frank Hoefsmit, the stunning ad campaign present the hottest faces of Sm Men's Fashion namely Hideo Muraoka, Benjamin Tang, Pedro Mologni and Zaydan Timpani to sizzle under the heat of sun. Marking down in history, SM's mouth-watering and thirsty quenching menswear Summer 2012 Ad campaign has never been this groundbreakingly haute and hot!  The retail giant has taken the big step in taking their fashion style forward.

Hot Summer.

Hideo Muraoka.

Benjamin Tang.

Zaydan Timpani.

Pedro Mologni.


Shot on location at the mangroves of Kalibo, Aklan.  Photography by Frank Hoefsmit, Styling by Luis Espiritu Jr., Makeup by Bobby Carlos, Associate styling by Reg Rodriguez and Mikka Velasquez, assistant makeup artist Ria Aquino, Hair styling by Jaime Sy, video by Mau Aguasin, modeled by Hideo Muraoka(Mercator), Benjamin Tang(RECO), Zaydan Timpani and Pedro Mologni(both at IM Agency).

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. 

Feb 2012 Magazine covers

February is taking us to an entire month full of romance, while we all celebrate the season of love(which should be all year round), Philippine publications seem to be bringing sexy back plus the latest Spring-Summer 2012 forecasts and collections.  Leading the pack is KC Concepcion in her sophisticated and alluring demeanor in fashion forward swimwear.  Also creating a stir is Mega magazine's three cover issue with the country's prime stars namely Sharon Cuneta, Judy Ann Santos and Kim Chiu.  Feast your eyes with an array of preludes to summer.