In Print

Taken from Multiple Choice, Allure section , Philippine Star.

Summer is all about fashion and fun under the sizzling sun. Despite the scorching heat, Manila is style-setting the scene as it celebrates the season with color.

Recurring from past season trends, the look of prints is definitely here to stay.

Local brand Kikay introduces its Summer 2013 collection with a variety of must-have printed matters. The must-go boutique is creating a stunning statement with a style profusion of trendy hues, feminine florals, bold graphic, modern stripes and luxurious scarf prints. The brand presents a distinct plethora of chic looks to give life to summer’s everyday wardrobe. Dresses, tops and separates are hitting the landscape with the brighter and sunny side of things. This season’s forecast ultimately defines casual trendiness as fabulously “printastic.”
From the international runways to the streets, the clear message is reinvented with luxurious sensibilities. Dare to wear as there’s no need to fear print on print as it is no longer considered a fashion faux pas. Adding on to this fearless attraction are the brand’s stunning eye candy accessories such as earrings, bracelets, cuffs, neckpieces and rings to contrast and complement the up-to-date fascination. Be bold and brave in summer’s current mood as these sensations define a new perspective of things to come and style in the now.

(Kikay is located in Glorietta 2, Market! Market! and Greenbelt 1.)

Photography by MAU AGUASIN • Styling by LUIS ESPIRITU JR. • Makeup by RIA AQUINO • Model: ANN UMALI • All clothes by Kikay.

Reinvention

Article taken from MULTIPLE CHOICE By Luis Espiritu, Jr. at Philstar.com
In the past decade, a number of traditional and old brands have progressively transformed into current and relevant fashion.
The Alfred Dunhill Spring/Summer 2013 collection presents a history of classic reinventions. Inspired by the essential codes of menswear and the traditions of English sartorial style, the collection focuses on contemporary tailoring. Reinvention takes the seams as attention to silhouette, fabric and form breathes anew, echoing old-world elegance for today’s times.
The household name offers a wardrobe comprised of casual and formal wear. These fashion-forward pieces are made of high-quality materials. The brand, channeling the “now” lifestyle, has a wide range of cardigans, blouson, formal wear, casual jackets and blazers perfectly wearable and cool for traveling.
For more than a hundred years, the legendary Alfred Dunhill brand has built a name synonymous to both craftsmanship and heritage. Moving the brand forward, it consistently collaborates with the best manufacturers to come up with a noteworthy collection while maintaining its legacy.
(In the Philippines, Dunhill is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc. located at the Newport Mall, Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La Plaza Mall.)
Photography by Mau Aguasin • Creative direction and styling by Luis Espiritu Jr. • Makeup by Sari Campos • Associate styling by Mikka Velasquez and Kristine Torribio • Model: Veridiano Tesch • Shot on location at the Peninsula de Punta Fuego. For more information, please call 836-5000 • Special thanks to Landco and Mawi de Ocampo

Forecast

Shooting editorial samples can be quite exciting. You get the opportunity to check out the stuff even before they appear in glossies or make it to the stores-some even don't at all. As a fashion stylist, these collections are circulated by region and the ones that land on the pages of international mainstream magazines such as Vogue, Bazaar, Elle and the likes. Handling merchandise can be quite taxing due to the probability that they get damaged. But with these things, due to their "editorial" use, the stylist gets free hand in doing whatever creative execution. Recently shot an editorial for People Asia using these international brands from Stores Specialists Inc.(SSI) and showcasing their trend forecast for the summer season. Cheers!