Style Origin 4: The Ramp Crossings Part 1

Super loving the 4th leg of the Style Origin series with The Ramp Crossings. The theme for this special showcase is about the biggest trend this summer-Color.  From bold brights, kaleidoscopic hues and playful prints the fashion forward presentation is trendsetting Manila with so much gloss.  Style is current in The Ramp's landscape of modern silhouettes, cuts and remarkable display of design as seen in their almost 100 piece collection.  The variety of 15 brands together fused a cohesive narrative of on the radar appeal every fashion follower shouldn't miss.  Must-have brands lined up in living color were Mundo, Possibility, The Ramp, Cole Vintage, Salsa, Schizo, Cosmopolitan, Analogue Soul, Pill, Seven Confessions, Amber, Willow, United Pop, Apartment and Salsa Trend. The striking explosion of primary hues on the runway is sharp and refreshingly blowing our minds on how to wear color now.  

THE COLLECTION

COLOR THEORIES

Languid is bright on track.

Color punch.

Spot on the bright ideas.

Men in brights.

All boxed up.

THE LOOK

The feel for hair and makeup was distinctly chic and worth trying.  The mane attraction was in full bangs giving that unique look punched with standout bright lips, a hint of blush and defined eyes.  The pretty and bold is the modern cool this season that will definitely make you pop out with every flash.

Big Bang Theory.

Power pout pink.

Makeup artist extraordinaire Eric Maningat wearing a top and denim patchwork skirt
he designed (right) with hair stylist Rhea.

Director Jackie Aquino in a playful mood with models Karina, Ria, Justine and Emerald.

The Backstage Team

True Gems. Dressers with a smile.

My precious style team(from left to right):  Rudolph Leonor, Mikka Velasquez, Reg Rodriguez, Donna Gonzales Lim and Noelle Llave. 

The Ramp's Macel Pangan wearing a top, wide leg pants and shoes all by
The Ramp, belt by Possibility, watch by Rolex and bag by Celine.

Backstage Beauties.  Sonia Agbayani wearing a dress by Cole Vintage and shoes
by Possibility with Monika Ravanera wearing a dress by Willow, watch by Philipp
Stein and shoes by Tonic.

Style duo. Anton Belardo wearing a shirt by Mental, jakcet by Margiela
and shoes by Jeremy Scott for Adidas with Myrrh Lao To wearing glasses,
top and pants all by Topman, accessories by H & M, watch by Tough
Jeans and shoes by Homen.

Style Family.  Designer John Paras wearing a shirt he designed, jeans by Cheap Monday,
watch by Cartier and shoes by Bally with his uber chic mom wearing all clothes and 
accessories by Cosmopolitan.

Family Style. The author wearing a Mickey Mouse tee by Uniqlo, dark
denims by Zara, patent espadrille lace ups by Opening Ceremony and
black python nightingale bag by Givenchy with my long lost nephew,
The Ramp's Mario Barrientos wearing a top, blazer and pants all by 
Mundo and shoes by Prada.

The Glorietta Activity Center was packed and seen on the front row are the country's top fashion editors, celebrities, personalties and social butterflies. Opening and closing the show was one of the most promising young actresses in cinema and television, The Ramp endroser--Andi Eigenmann.  Setting the mood of understated sophistication was the Bossanova music played during the entire show performed by no less than Sitti.  With so much behind-the-scenes pictures I have decided to make two entries for this one. Watch out for the second entry which is all about the shoes and accessories used for the show.  In the meantime feast your eyes and keep your wardrobe ideas on the bright side.

The Ramp Crossings is located at the 2F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati city.

Style Origin 3: Glorietta

PMAP model Ana Sideco is the face of Ayala Mall's Style Origin.

The third leg of the series was Glorietta and the guest band this time was Pupil with Ely Buendia as their lead vocal.  Backstage was quite big and there was enough room for people to move and space for all the models including the kids and personalities.  We started the show early compared to the first two of the series (Greenbelt and Trinoma) because it was a Sunday and there were a lot of kids involved.  During our first show (Greenbelt), we had to separate the kids from the adults to accommodate all the brands.  The stage was red instead of the usual black and held at the Activity Center in Glorietta 4.  We weren't surprised at the fact that 30 minutes before the show, the mall was jam packed.

Red red red.

Bare back stage.

Sequence guide.

Pass it on.

Erin wearing a sweatshirt by F21 pants by Zara and sneakers by Converse and Poli 
wearing black top by Bench, cardigan from Australia, pants by SM Surplus and shoes
 by Wade.

Rudolph wearing a shirt by Topman, jacket by SM department Store, pants by 
Pac-sun, shoes by Southern Comfort and bag by Prada.

Reg wearing a top by SM, blazer by Melani, shorts from Bangkok, shoes by Janylin
 and fringe bag is a gift from mom.

Donna wearing a cover up by Topshop, white tulle top by Zara, shoes by Cole Vintage.

Mikka wearing a top by F21, leggings by Zara and platforms by CMG.

Paula wearing wearing a top by Forever 21, pants and bag both by Zara and shoes
 by Schizo by Kaye Morales.

The author wearing a white v neck tee by Uniqlo, jeans by GAP, snakeskin shoes
from Adora and red Antigona bag by Givenchy.

In every show there is a cast of thousands from the models to production and participants.  It's always like a celebration of style and fashion backstage.  Not to mention the gossip you hear every so often here and there.  The team spends a couple of days in preparation for every show. We have a day for clothing selection, another one for fitting and one for the final day itself.  All is culminated in a 30-40 minute presentation of available fashion.  Adrenalin 30 minutes before the show is quite high and when the music starts, the fun actually begins.

Val wearing a top by Streetbeat boutique, shorts by H & M, shoes by Pedder Red HK,
watch by Casio and bag from Singapore.

Emerald wearing a dress by Old Navy, cardigan by F21, sandals by Cole Vintage
and bag by Longchamp.

Jasmine wearing a blouse by Dress in Manila, shorts by Mich Dulce, shoes and
bag both by The Ramp.

Glenny's wearing a blouse by SM, pants by F21, shoes from Guam and bag by
The Ramp.

Lou wearing a blouse by The Ramp, skirt by F & H, shoes from Australia and bag by
Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Marita wearing a dress by Melissa Ramsey, denim jacket by Muji and sandals by F21.

Daryl wearing a top by Blue Crown, shorts by Ralph Lauren and slippers by Havaianas.

Marx wearing a shirt by A/X, pants by F & H and shoes by Converse.

Mia wearing a striped dress by YRYS and sandals by Parisian.

Ria wearing a dress by Tomato, sneakers by Tretorn and bag from a thrift store.

Justine wearing a top by Topshop, shorts by Zara and flats by Cole Vintage.

Ornusa wearing a top by Maldita, shorts by Plastic Rose, sunglasses by F & H and
shoes by Doc Martens.

Peter wearing a polo by H & M, pants by Avel Bacudio, shoes by Onitsuka Tiger and
bracelet by Pepito Albert.

Dindi wearing a dress, cardigan and belt all by H & M and shoes by Shoebox.

Grace wearing a jumpsuit from Bangkok and shoes by Parisian.

Wendy wearing a top, leggings and shoes all by Topshop and bag by Charles and Keith.

Girlie wearing a top from Singapore, blazer by Marc Jacobs, shorts by Zara, bag from
Bangkok and flats by Charles and Keith.

Fatima wearing a top by F21, shorts by Zara, sandals VNC and baby Daniela
wearing a white dress by Zara.

Spice girls.

Little boy blue.

Boys will be boys.

Girl power.

Twin stars.

Kiddie-landia.

Having A Baby.

The Row.

Bayo.

Follow our team as we continue to chronicle our adventures with Style Origin.  Today was extra because of one my daughter's--Mikka Velasquez--celebrated her birthday at work.  We ended up pigging out after the show and stuffed ourselves with pasta, ribs and of course-a slice of cake.  Make a wish my dearest, we love you!