Style Origin 4: The Ramp Crossings Part 2

As promised this is my second entry on Style Origin The Ramp Crossing.  The store's team led by Mario Barrientos and Macel Pangan were very organized.  The racks of clothes came in earlier than scheduled and everything was just so spic and span.  The high level of professionalism and attention to detail was the vibe and you can feel there was no room for mistake--thus this is one of the reasons why the show was a great success.  Everything from the clothes to shoes was in perfect fit and arranged accordingly to proper sequence.  With us backstage were quite a number of dressers(the angels of any show) who knew every piece that was part of the entire collection.  Nothing beats a collective synergism, it never fails to bring out the best in all of us.

THE SHOES

Escalating to gigantic proportions for The Ramp show are tons and tons of shoes which were all provided for.  I love it because fashion shows rarely provide the shoes (considered sold when damaged) and this event is one of those rare occasion.  A look can never be complete without the proper pair of shoes.  Bold brights ruled each step brightening up any ensemble with their most attractive designs.  Wedges and platforms paraded the runway with so much towering style, fashion in Manila has never stood so tall.  These shoestoppers brings you a step ahead from the pack and makes you a standout in a crowd.  What's even great about them is that the comfort they bring, so need to worry about suffering in style. Even the men's shoes by Mundo were quite brave in the most striking colors and prints.      

Follow the yellow brick road.

Bright moment.

Fabulous.

Into the wood.

Tall order.

A whole new platform.

Men in red.

THE ACCESSORIES

Accessories are modern style essentials that complete a look.  Backstage Mrs. Paras had a table filled with stellar-like accessories all under her label-Cosmopolitan.  Trendy, luxe inspired in the most precious tones, these pieces were definitely making a statement.  Don't be fooled by how it looks, these style forward pieces are cheap chic one-of-a-kind must-buys that's so worth it.  I have always admired Mrs. Paras for being a dedicated fashion follower from the way she dresses up to how she manages her business.  I met her way back when she would consign with Anthology ( A fashion store I used to be part of as a co-owner with industry stylists Noel Manapat, Chechel Joson and Millet Arzaga) and could evidently see her  keen eye for fashion and distinct sense of style.   Her dedication and passion for the fashion business is quite admirable--always in search for the next big thing.  Even her children have picked up her good business sense.  One of the them is considered one of the most promising and talented among the young designers--John Paras--who's designs have appeared on top fashion glossies or worn by celebrities. No doubt that her brand is doing well, after all passion equates to success. 

Bejeweled.

Make a statement.

Cuffed for life.

Under the sea.

Blue and greens.

Check out these rope belts painted in gold.

Midas touch.

Check out all these style-forward pieces now available at The Ramp Crossings, 2F  Glorietta 3, Ayala Center Makati City. 

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.