We Are Young

Work becomes play when kids are involved.  The look and feel of things around you becomes a decade younger.  The style team recently had a two day shoot featuring kids shoes from nonetheless but the Philippine retail industry's giant among giants--SM.  With kids there are a lot of proppings, clothes are more colorful and the mood is all in the spirit of fun.  Yes, the very young play a big role too in the retail scene, without them, the whole essence of a department store won't be complete.  Going back, one thing quite evident in these kiddie photoshoots is the overload of sweets such as candies, gums, cookies and chocolates.  Waaaaahhh all time sugar high.  The kids love it so much and they always seem to have endless energy.  The sight gives one a moment to look back and recall at one point we filled in the same shoes.  Oh well, there's still a child in each and everyone of us that comes out probably once in a blue moon. Just a thought,could it be the secret of youth? 

DPI XL Studios.

Inspiration.

The wardrobe.

The setting.

The bait.

The dolls.

Sweets for my sweets.

Adfolio's Lora Antenor, SM's Rina Bugayong and Ruth Galvez, Adfolio's Neslyn

SM Merchandisers.

Styling apprentice Alyssa Lapid and K MIranda.

Photographer Nico Villegas.

Day 1 Style Team:  Grace Caison, Donna Gonzales Lim and Mikka Velasquez.

Day 2 Set up.

Wardrobe.

The Star.

Day 2 Stylists Rudolph Leonor and Reg Rodriguez.

Niko Villegas takes the shot.

Made to Measure

SM Mens Fashion recently shot their holiday campaign featuring three gorgeous looking models namely Hideo Muraoka, Benjamin Tang and Drew Rivera who all represent the different style personalities and characters defining the brand.  Gearing up with the season's stylesetting trends, the must have pieces are definitely something to look out for in the months to come.  The focus is on the new take on modern tailoring in refreshing silhouettes and on the radar hues.  Lots of suits, jackets, blazers and knits to fill one's wardrobe. Retail fashion is raising the bar and fearlessly moving up in fashion forward appeal.  Here are the BTS of the shoot photographed by Frank Hoefsmit and makeup by Bobby Carlos for Max Factor.

MENage a trois.

Donna Gonzales Lim reaching for Hideo.

Associate stylist Rudolph Leonor.

Beauty department.  Hairstylist Jaime Sy and makeup artist Bobby Carlos.

Mau de Leon.

K Miranda, Slegna Coo and Hannah de la Paz.

Associate stylists Rudolph Leonor, Donna Gonzales Lim, Grace Caison, Mikka Velasquez and reg Rodriguez.

Lights. Camera. Action.

Fun House.

Play Ball

Basketball is the national sport in the Philippines.  From the major cities to far off corners in the provinces, there is no escaping the fun and exciting attraction of the hard court.  Through the decades, the ultra popular sport has found its way to fashion into the streets.  Sports Central of Sm scored a winning three point shot recently as the leading department store signed up one of local basketball's great imports-Bobby Parks.  Watch out for his up and coming print campaign soon, in the meantime here are a few behind the scenes from the shoot as well as the style teams outfit lineup :-)

Basketball great, Bobby Parks.

Adding sparks to the iconic ball.

Rudolph Leonor wearing a gray tee and belt both by Topman, blazer by The Ramp,
pants from Hongkong, watch by Swatch and shoes by Zara.

Donna Gonzales Lim wearing a white tee by Topshop, black knitted poncho from 
Bangkok,military cargo pants by Penshoppe, cuff by Cotton On and animal printed 
booties by Virtual Mae.

Makeup artist Bobby Carlos wearing a top and shorts both by Topman, watch
by Swatch, bracelet by 5cm, shoes by Sebago and bag by Prada.

Mikka Velasquez wearing a top by Pink Manila, printed skirt by F21, watch by
 Ice Watch, cuff by Tori Burch and shoes by Parisian.

Jaja Bolos wearing a top,belt, bangles and shorts all by Jajhing fashion, watch by
 Frenchie  Minotti and flats by Suelas.

Slegna Coo wearing a top by Kamiseta, belt by Kashieca, pants by Bench, bangles
 by F21 and shoes by Cole Vintage.

Hannah de la Paz wearing a beige overlay from Bangkok, top and bangles both
by F21, pants by Zara and flats by Stella Luna.

K Miranda wearing a white tee by Bench, beige blazer by Oxygen, pants by
Calvin Klein, necklace from a bazaar and vintage shoes from the US.

The author wearing white v neck tee by Uniqlo, beige trousers by Joey Samson,
 shoes by Opening Ceremony, bracelet by Firma, sunglasses by Balenciaga and
nightingale by Givenchy.

Point of Shoot

Shooting day.  Last week, the team had two major shoots one was for men's shoes and the other was for ladies bags at the Elite Studios in A. Venue, Makati. We had quite a big group and decided to take snaps of everyone since the author hasn't logged in an outfit entry for quite awhile.  There were new faces in the team and they easily blended well with everyone.  It was hard stuff and fun as usual but despite the long hours at the end of the shoot we still had a smile on our faces.  There maybe a bit of a struggle here and there, but it never felt like stress--everyone gives extra room for patience.  The goal is to produce the best creative output to meet the requirement and with this the mantra is always "All for one and one for all". Work never feels like work if you love what you're doing and you're in the company of family.

Alyssa Lapid wearing a vintage polo, shorts by H & M, belt by Forever 21,heels by
Charles and Keith and bag from China. 

Jaja Bolos wearing a top, skirt, shoes and accessories all by Jhajing Fashion,
 watch by Franchi Menotti and bag by Louis Vuitton.

K Miranda wearing a blazer from Cebu, vintage top,belt and bag, shoes by Cole Haan
and jeans by RL Jeans. 

Hannah de la Paz wearing a top from Bangkok, blazer by Zara, shorts and accessories
by Forever 21, shoes from Hongkong and bag by Chanel.

Slegna Coo wearing a navy blazer by Tomato, white tank, red skirt and belt all
by Forever 21, heels by Aldo and bag by Longchamp.

Associate stylist Mikka Velasquez wearing a printed top by Forever 21, custom
made pants, earrings by Aldo, bangle by Tory Burch and wedges by So Fab.

Adfolio's Lora Gabuna Antenor wearing a dress by Zara, scarf by Muji, shoes by
Tory Burch and bag by Longchamp.

Hair stylist Jaime Sy wearing a printed top by People Are People, pants by
Penshoppe, watch by Jeremy Scott for Swatch and shoes by Puma.

Max Factor's Creative Director Bobby Carlos wearing shirt and shorts both by Topman,
cardigan by Oxygen, shoes by Opening ceremony and bag by Louis Vuitton.

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SM's Rina Lacia Bugayong wearing striped tee by Muji, pants by Marks & Spencer,
 flats by Scoop, watch by Technomarine and bag by Kenneth Cole.

Sm's Ricci del Rosario wearing a top by Folded & Hung, shorts and scarf both by SM,
 watch by Aldo and shoes by Kickers.

Senior Associate stylist Reg Rodriguez wearing a top from a bazaar, printed
patchwork pants from Al Devinco and wedges by Parisian.

Adfolio's May Sta. Ana wearing a top from Bangkok, pants by Her Bench, watch by
Tomato, flats by Ipanema and bag By Burberry.

Fashion Photographer Nico Villegas wearing a jacket by Team Manila, top by Affliction,
pants by Pepe Jeans and shoes by Vans. 

Associate stylist Rudolph Leonor wearing pants by Oxygen, top and shoes both
 by Zara, watch by Swatch and bag by Marc by Marc Jacobs. 

Associate stylist Donna Gonzales Lim wearing a top from Hongkong, printed
patchwork pants from Al Devinco, scarf by Mphosis and shoes by Ichigo.

Fatima Rabago in action.

Male attraction. 

Drew Rivera a.k.a Pierre Roxas.

The next generation of stylists.

The author wearing top by Eairth, printed patchwork pants by Al Devinco, scarf by Zara,
 glasses from Firma and shoes by Opening Ceremony.