Fish Out of Water

I am me.

Manila's retail landscape is an endless sea of brands and most of which fall under the category of what is called mainstream.  Others call them generic wherein they carry classic pieces, cuts and styles multiplied in an endless variety of colors but end up like mimics of each other.  But there are a handful out there that go against the tide and who distinctively rise above the rest to introduce a fresh perspective of the now.
FISH18 is a retail concept store for both men and women providing stylish and current fashion apparel, shoes, bags, accessories, gift ideas, and novelty items. It's DNA basically takes style out of the sea of conformity and introduces a contemporary lifestyle experience encapsulating fashion, graphics and culture. Inspired from the streets, the youth, and its energy,  Fish18’s two main product lines focus on Mix Media Treatment (embellishments and vintage fabrication)and Graphic Design (artwork on 3D graphic T-shirts). The latest lifestyle brand by the Loalde Group takes a youthful spin on creativity and uniqueness with a high level of novelty in limited edition pieces available to all. 
Fish 18's first campaign "FORGET COOL" is all about identity and its plethora of celebrating self-expression.  Unbounded by style parameters, there idea is to explore infinite possibilities of fashion unbounded by the stereotypical convention.  There are no rules, right or wrong, but merely individual statements of personal style that simply elevate one's manner of dressing.  Fashion takes the road less travelled in an chic-exciting self-discovery of looks that define  just the way you are. 

I, Me and Myself.

Style Savant.

Liberation.

Prints please.

Urban outfitter.

Chic Impressions.

FISH 18 is located at the Northwing at SM City Cebu and The Block in SM North Edsa. For inquiries, you can reach Sales Manager, Jenny T. Godin at telephone number 032.346.5543 local 116, mobile number 0917.549.6587 or via e-mail at jtg@loalde.com.  or Visit www.fish18.com. 

Old World Glory

History is often times recalled in various exhibitions, tributes and special occasions.  Last month, there were more than a handful commemorative events celebrating our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal's 150th birthday.  One of the more noteworthy affairs was the recent exhibit at Greenbelt 3 by the Escuela Taller de Intramuros entitled " Homenaje"(which means homage in Spanish).  The heritage exhibition featuring traditional sculpting, wood and stone carving and decorative painting revisiting structures and tradition during the Spanish era.  Beautiful pieces displayed through contemporary creations refreshes an almost forgotten past.  Old world charm re-formed and significantly creates awareness in the art of restoration.  
The Escuela Taller Intramuros ( the first Escuela Taller in Asia established in 2009) is a vocational school wherein much focus is given to skills and disciplines in encompassing the field of building construction.  In line with this, there are specialization in carpentry, masonry, metal works, electricity and plumbing.  In addition, made available are enrichment courses in decorative painting finishing, wood/stone carving and sculpting.  They also attend academic classes in building material sciences, measured drawings, cultural heritage, language values formation and mathematics.  
Beyond its beauty, history does repeat itself but in a better way and more modern forms.  The bigger picture here is to encourage more to incorporate tradition into building communities and  promote heritage conservation work to all.

Voice for the future.

Time in reference.

Past revisited.

Pillar of strength.

To have and to gold.

Light of stone.

Set in stone.

Outstanding wooden tapestry.

History repeats itself.

A look into the past.

Reproduction.

New tradition.

Arch of the future.

Escuela Taller Intramuros is located at Ravellin de Recoletos, Victoria Street, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines.  Tel (632) 527 6623 or Telfax (632) 525 1986 or email etintramuros@gmail.com and visit www.etintramuros.wordrpress.com