Break a leg!

Legs, legs and more legs.  Chic hosiery brand Leg Love recently presented its latest collection a moon ago at the Rockwell Tent, Makati.  This author was lucky to be commissioned to style both the lines of Pablo Cabahug and Bianca Valerio.  One thing ideal in styling a fashion show is when you are given creative freedom to execute an idea to the best of your abilities. It was a challenge two distinctive lines one inspired by theatrics while the other high fashion.  The first task was to display sexiness with refinement. Bianca Valero's line was inspired by the iconic Dita Von Teese-burlesque. Sexy, sultry but sophisticated, the style team incorporated the use of fur, head pieces, lace gloves and luxe underwear by Triumph and killer heels by Parisian.  The second was to present Pablo Cabahug's line in two parts of high fashion.  Inspired from the recent Fall 2011 Holiday collections, inspiration for the first part was all about color.  Blocks of colors paraded the runways in short and long dresses complimenting the new hues of Leg Love accentuated by satin gloves and towering shoes by DAS.  The second take was a dramatic interpretation of ebony in a celebration of patterns. The models strutted the runways with embroidered masks, spectacular dresses and on the radar shoes by DAS. The highlight of the show was the stellar appearance of style icon Divine Lee in a fierce scarlet gown by Pablo Cabahug and Leg Love's dinstinctive and fashion forward masterpiece.  Truly a night to remember, it was a fantastic show that prides with great collaboration, teamwork and friends. A subliminal testimony marked and strengthened by all the leg love.    

Queen of the Night.  Divine Lee.

Leg Lovin'.  From left:  Ferdi Salvador, Bianca Valerio, Ram de Veyra, Pablo Cabahug and Divine Lee.

The Author together with his Style Team.  From Left-Rudolph Leonor, Teri Marcelo Eunice Sason, Jaja, Pam Bassig, Hannah de la Paz, Jaja Bolos, Slegna Coo, Grace Caison, Donna Gonzales Lim, Mikka Velasquez and Nicole Santos.

Thanks to Mark FRancis Photography for the pictures.

Legging Up!

Break a leg(an idiomatic expression among Thespians which means good luck)!  Hosiery brand Leg Love recently came out with two new collections for women out there who want to their legs in style.  The first line Couture by uber model Bianca Valerio is giving sexiness a fashion spin like no other.  Inspired by the iconic Dita Von Teese, the tastefully fetish inspired pieces are oozing with a flirty, quirky and theatrical appeal in all its seductive attractions. The TV Host, Make-Up Artist, Online Style Columnist, Blogger and Personality Development Speaker redefines the fusion of fashion and sexy in a retrospective feel of thematic looks through the decades.  Sexiness is in the detail as seen in the range of styles that seemingly tickle the imagination with subliminal intention. Sexy is high on style with these must-buy pieces that will compliment your holiday look with a lot of play and definitely won't cost you an arm and a leg.

The second line introduces Leg Love's latest designer for their fashion forward hosiery--no less than Look magazine's  Look of Style 2010 winner Pablo Cabahug.  The former design assistant of Randy Ortiz has created an interesting collection of pattern play and patchwork pieces fitting for every woman of style.  Remarkable display of creativity in distinctive appeal reinvents the look of hosiery making it a must-have piece of the season.  Style icon of the now generation, Divine Lee is fittingly the muse of the current designer ad campaign. With the designer's fresh aesthetics and  Leg Love's bold approach to design brings the classic second skin piece into a whole new level of fashion.
Socks line for men called "Elements" by Gold Toe is also participating in the show with segments by noteworthy fashion stylista and TV personalities' Ferdi Salvador and Ram de Veyra. Come to the unveiling of one Philippine fashion's next big event this coming Tuesday October 11, 2011 at the Rockwell tent 6pm.  Directed by Jackie Aquino with JCA Productions, sponsored by Parisian shoes and Triumph. See you there!

Moda Italia

Rustan's yesterday presented as part of their Italian Festival 2011 a fashion show called "Moda Italia" held at Greenbelt 4 in Ayala Center, Makati city.  A tribute to fabulous Italian fashion, the runway presentation paraded collections of global brands such as Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tods, Bulgari, Fendi, Pucci, Zegna, Armani Exchange, Furla, Diesel, Marlboro Classic and Coccinelle. The style team was bigger than the usual suspects because it was a combination of three teams (the authors associates, fashion communication students and apprenticeship class).  Loved the collections specially when you know the pieces are made of the highest quality and from one of the fashion capitals in the world. It was the biggest backstage cast where each model had a stylist, dresser and of security (because of the merchandise).  Despite the heavy rain in the afternoon, the well attended show directed by Jackie Aquino and the JCA team turned out to be an enormous success.  A night of beautiful faces, fantastic food and fabulous style celebrated all in the great Italian way.   

Viva Italia!

Uber chic Tiffany chairs.

Finishing touches.

SOme of the bags and shoes.

Bags. bags and more bags.

Apprenticeship students (from left to right)  Weelisa Ang, Gihanie Rabo and Jeric Brylle.

FashCom students(from left to right) Jeanne Khe, Teri Marcelo and Pam Bassig.

Associate stylists(from left to right)  Rudolph Leonor, Donna Gonzales Lim, Mikka Velasquez and Reg Rodriguez.

The style team at work.

Our backstage partners were a lot store representatives and security.

For a moment, backstage was a blur.

The bible--sequence guide.

View from the stage.

30 minutes before the show.

All about FASH content--uber model and tv personality Bianca Valerio.

Hair and makeup was inspired by the July 2011 US Vogue cover of Emma Watson.  Blood red lips and polished slick hair.

Modern Neutrals. Glennys Mesa in Tods.

White wash. Rodina in Ferragamo.

Mod Glam.  Luisa in Ferragamo.

Style Origin 8: Marquee 2

On our third day in Pampanga, the rest of the group arrived (Director Jackie Aquino, PMAP models, Pablo Cabahug, Poli Laurito etc.)  It was a hectic day which included rehearsal, fitting, more rehearsals but nevertheless fun fun fun since everyone was present... time to rock Pampanga.  The two day fashion show event got two bands namely Urbandub(day 1) and Franco(day 2).   The events turned out be a great success with an overflowing mall crowd filling the entire activity center and you can hear them singing to almost every song played.  Shrieks and shrills came from the fans during the performances and we could actually hear it from backstage.  

Rise and shine!

Director Jackie Aquino with TV Personality/host and model Bianca Valerio.

Val de los Santos, Robby Mananquil and Sanya Smith.

Ornussa Cadness.

Girlie Benitez, Grace Tagle, Peter Nordell and Jairus.

After last nights fun, BJ santos with the author.

Just arrived!

Good morning sunshines Erin Zuluaga, Pablo Cabahug and Poli Laurito!!!

Oh pass.

New PMAP model Jairus all prepped up.

Oh so girly Dindi.

Robby Mananquil in perfect fitting form.

Girlie Benitez and Grace Tagle in twin tones.

Guardians of the gate.

Emer the lighting magician.

Urban undubbed.

Rehearsing Franco.

Not so stolen shot.

Logo on screen.

Store representatives guarding the merchandise with their lives.

Wait a moment.

The commandments.

Marquee's most prized possession(from left to right): Danielle Guiwan, Maricris
 Solomon, Marian Santos and Trisha Narciso.

Grabbed this backstage photo from Erin hi hi hi!

A snap photo of birthday girl Erin Zuluaga backstage with Hayden Kho who was the finale of the first show. Below is the style team who took photos at the backstage basement where there's a secret passage celebrities and rock stars would use to get out of the mall without going through the maddening crowd. The secret!!!

Donna Gonzales Lim wearing a sheer top w lace detail by Chloe, printed pants by
Zara,tote by Longchamp and sandals by Schutz.

Mikka Velasquez wearing a top by Zara, printed shorts by F21, sandals by CMG and
 tote by Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Rudolph Leonor wearing a white tee by H & M, vest and denim jeans both by
Topman, shoes by Zara and sling bag by Vivienne Westwood.

Reg Rodriguez wearing a lace top by Chloe, floral shorts by Zara, fringe sandals from
BKK and bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs.

The author wearing organic tee by Eairth, denims by Gap, sneakers by Tretorn and
sunglasses by 21Men.