Fashion Watch: Joel Escober

The new old comes to life at Fashion Watch presents Joel Escober Spring/Summer 2012 at the Shangrila Makati.  Inspired from the globally celebrated Studio 54,  the collection was a presentation of modern glamour as seen in breathtaking  feminine gowns in fabrics and kaftan-inspired design in tulle and chiffon. Captivating sheer sophistication was evidently displayed in bright and neutral pieces highlighted by origami detailing.  The new interpretation of of disco is channeled through the use of modern elements such as plastic zippers, stones and crystals.  Escober's contemporary design perspective in classic silhouettes is a refreshing take from the stereotype 54 look. The young designer has successfully fused the charm of decades past into pieces that are relevantly forward.  The old becomes new in a beautiful and flawless collection significantly real fashion for real women.

                    

Completing this season’s Fashion Watch are JC Buendia and Patrice Diaz (September 22), Francis Libiran and Dennis Lustico (September 29), OJ Hofer and Jerome Lorico (October 6), Joey Samson and Len Nepomuceno (October 13), Ferdi Abuel and Norman Noriega (October 20), Lulu Tan-Gan and Ito Curata (October 24) and Ivar Aseron and Philip Rodriguez (October 27).
Media partners The Philippine Star, Preview, Style Bible, and Star World, together with distinguished designers, and models, along with Patrick Rosas and team as the force behind hair and makeup, Grace Molina as Project Coordinator and Director and Manila’s Prince of Fashion himself, Inno Sotto as Creative Director, make up the famed Fashion Watch as it shows off the industry’s homegrown talents.
In cooperation with major sponsors BMW and Metro Pacific Investments, and presented by Olay, Makati Shangri-la Hotel, Philippine Star, Preview Magazine, Starworld and Stylebible.ph, Fashion Watch 2011 is held at the Lobby Lounge of Makati Shangri-La from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.