Showing posts with label Rustans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rustans. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Globally Filipino




Global brand Natori is the epitome of success for international Filipino fashion.  What started as a lingerie brand  has fully evolved into a well respected designer signature lifestyle. The art of Natori living showcases sleepwear, ready-to-wear collection, home, fragrance, eyewear and swimwear. In the Philippines, Rustan’s welcomes Natori to Manila with its first ever boutique to open outside of the United States. The country's pride finally comes home bringing with her the signature Asian aesthetic that has made the brand distinction of fusing the appeal of both the East and the West.   Natori's Fall 2011 collection focuses on the Bushido: The Way of the Warrior and explores the art and spirit of the Samurai presented through her reworked traditional kimonos, origami shapes and fabrication in vivid colors, bold prints and intricate embroideries.  A celebration of the spiritual discipline of the samurai and the ceremony of Japanese heritage. Evoking an East meets West sensibility and a contemporary point of view, Natori brings art into life.






Thursday, June 30, 2011

Moda Italia 2

Not so long ago this author featured the "Moda Italia" fashion show behind the scenes.  The entire tribute to Italy presented by Rustan's culminated with a showcase of some pieces from the Spring-Summer 2011 collections. Renowned Italian brand that participated in the show included Salvatorre Ferragamo, Prada, Furla, Armani Exchange, Marlboro Classics, Diesel, Tods, Ermenegildo Zegna, Coccinelle, Pucci and Bulgari which was held last June 22 in Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center.  Feast your eyes on the season's breathtaking celebration. Viva Italia!

Salvatorre Ferragamo.
Marlboro Classic.
Furla.
Coccinelle.
Tod's.
Armani Exchange.
Pucci.
Diesel.
Fendi.
Ermenegildo Zegna.
 Prada.
Bulgari.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Moda Italia

Rustan's yesterday presented as part of their Italian Festival 2011 a fashion show called "Moda Italia" held at Greenbelt 4 in Ayala Center, Makati city.  A tribute to fabulous Italian fashion, the runway presentation paraded collections of global brands such as Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tods, Bulgari, Fendi, Pucci, Zegna, Armani Exchange, Furla, Diesel, Marlboro Classic and Coccinelle. The style team was bigger than the usual suspects because it was a combination of three teams (the authors associates, fashion communication students and apprenticeship class).  Loved the collections specially when you know the pieces are made of the highest quality and from one of the fashion capitals in the world. It was the biggest backstage cast where each model had a stylist, dresser and of security (because of the merchandise).  Despite the heavy rain in the afternoon, the well attended show directed by Jackie Aquino and the JCA team turned out to be an enormous success.  A night of beautiful faces, fantastic food and fabulous style celebrated all in the great Italian way.   

Viva Italia!
Uber chic Tiffany chairs.
Finishing touches.
SOme of the bags and shoes.
Bags. bags and more bags.
Apprenticeship students (from left to right)  Weelisa Ang, Gihanie Rabo and Jeric Brylle.
FashCom students(from left to right) Jeanne Khe, Teri Marcelo and Pam Bassig.
Associate stylists(from left to right)  Rudolph Leonor, Donna Gonzales Lim, Mikka Velasquez and Reg Rodriguez.

The style team at work.
Our backstage partners were a lot store representatives and security.
For a moment, backstage was a blur.

The bible--sequence guide.
View from the stage.
30 minutes before the show.
All about FASH content--uber model and tv personality Bianca Valerio.
Hair and makeup was inspired by the July 2011 US Vogue cover of Emma Watson.  Blood red lips and polished slick hair.
Modern Neutrals. Glennys Mesa in Tods.
White wash. Rodina in Ferragamo.
Mod Glam.  Luisa in Ferragamo.