The Team: Singapore Menswear Fashion Week 2011

Team Joey Samson was there with all out support.  Flying in from Manila to Merlion city, everyone came in trickles but was in full force on the day of the show.  After all, having a 40 piece collection is no joke and Joey needed all the helping hands he can get.  There was a lot to think about but was able to do "bonding time" with the team.  My week long filled days in Singapore was full of walking, eating and laughter.  From fitting day until packing up after the show, it was really a lot of good fun. Despite the pressures that came up here and there, it was all worth it.  And those who were supposed to go (you know who you are), we knew you were there in spirit.  I forgot to mention in my earlier entries, Ariel Lozada directed a total of 7 shows for this event.  Aside from the director, designers and models, some of the press, production team and fashion personalities were Filipinos as well.  I guess one can't help but commend us for our "bayanihan" spirit. Am hoping that next year there will be more Filipino designers who'll be invited to Singapore Menswear Fashion Week.  Or maybe it would even be more exciting if Menswear Fashion Week will find its next staging Manila.  The talent we have in Manila is overwhelming and definitely without a doubt at par with other Asian countries.  

My kaharutan this entire trip JP wearing a top by Joey Samson, pants by Y3 and
shoes by Adidas.

Photographer Joan Bitagcol wearing a belt by Paul Smith, trousers, long sleeve
polo top and shoes all by Margiela. 

Joel Acebedo wearing a top Gino, printed jacket by Two Percent Homme, shorts by
Uniqlo, glasses by Gucci and shoes by Doc Martens.

Director Ariel Lozada wearing a green top by Anthology, jacket by Gian Romano,
pinstripe shorts by Joey Samson, shoes by Dries Van Noten.

Stylist John Paul wearing a black top by Oxygen, pants by Topman, shoes by Doc
Martens, gold watch by Casio and bag by Visvim.

Support from Garage EIC Rey Ilagan wearing a striped tee and cap both by H & M, 
jacket by Ziggy Savella, shorts by Urban Outfitters, sunglasses by Ray Ban.

Visiting Director Robbie Carmona wearing a white polo with red piping by Initials, 
jacket by Rajo Man, jeans by  D & G, laced up shoes from Thailand, glasses by 
Uniqlo and black bag by Balenciaga.

Premiere stylist Noel Manapat wearing a long sleeved polo by Joey Samson, suit by
Anthology, bowtie from Japan and high tops by Lanvin.  The author wearing top by
McQueen, linen trousers by Uniqlo, sunglasses by Balenciaga, vintage brogues from
Joey Samson and black bag by Miu Miu.

The incomplete team after the show (from L-R): Mica, the author, Joey, Joan, John Paul, Maia, Greek and JP(sitting down).  Missing in the picture are Noel(who flew back to Manila after the show), Ariel and Joel.

Day 3: Singapore Menswear Fashion Week 2011

9am.

Free seating.

Started the day early and was at Marina Bay Sands(MBS) at 830am to watch rehearsals for the Joey Samson show and note down possible changes or anything needed still to do.  Am loving the music and set up with stills as backdrop.  Here is an idea of what am talking about...  

Stop!  in the name of love?

Oliver's twist.

En Point.

Doesn't he remind you of Jason Priestley in the original Beverly Hills 90210?

Surfer's up with Keanu Reeves look alike.

Don't look back...

Last march.

Under the microscope.

 There's a room backstage where all the clothes, accessories and shoes are kept.  Racks of designer collections fill the space almost like a can of sardines.  A shopping haven waiting for all eyes to see.  Finally was able to take a long break after rehearsal and had the day free a little before lunch.  Had to wait for photographer Joan Bitagcol coz she was coming in at 230pm in MBS.  While we were waiting, Joey and I ate at Mozza (restaurant of Mario Batali-the famous chef who had a show called Molto Mario).  When Joan finally arrived, we headed to Orchard to make a quick look around on what we can potentially add to our closets.  Nothing really much this time around, we were all on "diet shopping" mode to save for a rainy day?  Perhaps...

A room full.

Like a deck of cards.

My production i.d, plus behind are the dates and time slots of the shows and events.

Busy schedule.

Set cards of almost all the models participating in the show.

Will surely miss the Style concert tonight.

Designer Joey Samson wearing a striped long sleeve polo by Muji, shorts by Zara,
shoes by Comme de Garcons, waferers by Ray Ban and bag by Balenciaga.

Photographer/Ubermodel Joan Bitagcol wearing a searsucker long sleeve polo by
Fred Perry, trousers, bag and shoes all by Margiela and sunglasses by Paul Smith.

Garage EIC Rey Ilagan wearing a printed tee by Topman, checkered polo by Paul
Smith, trousers by Zara, cap by H & M, backpack by MCM, sunglasses by Ray Ban
and shoes by Converse.

Mica Diangkinay wearing a printed dress by Anna Sui, sandals by Hogan, accessories by
Subversive and bag by Gucci.  Maia Ruefa wearing a tee which is a gift from a friend, pants
by Uniqlo, shoes by Topshop, accessories from Thailand and bag by Desigual.

The author wearing a white v-neck top by Uniqlo, lime green trousers
by Pablo Cabahug, ivory patent lace ups by Opening Ceremony, glasses
by Edit and bag by Prada.

Microscopic puzzlement.

Makes you wonder what this photo is.  It could be the fine fibers of the pina or jusi (both are indigenous materials used to create fabrication for the Barong Tagalog)used as detailing in Joey Samson's collection.  An architectural wonder tinkering our minds of endless possibilities.  From simple connect the dots to the vast constellations, whatever comes to mind in is anybody's interpretation of this visual amazement.