Showing posts with label jusi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jusi. Show all posts

Thursday, July 7, 2011

A Matter of Style

The next in fashion.
LOOK Magazine, Inquirer Lifestyle,  and the British Council of the Philippines launched recently the second LOOK Of Style Awards.  The search is on for the next big thing in the Philippine design and style landscape.  The prestigious nationwide competition aims to support the next generation of Filipino designers to pursue their business plans and jump start a career in fashion.  This remarkable collaborative effort of the British Council of the Philippines, LOOK and Inquirer Lifestyle addresses the need to back up young thriving artists to sustain their presence and consistency in the artistic field and industry as well.  This fusion  through the arts used as the medium and platform for creative expositions strengthens the relations between both countries as well.






Fashioning robotics.(photo from Look magazine)
Last years Look Of Style Awards winner Pablo Cabahug bested the list of hand picked design aspirants with his futuristic collection inspired by "robotics".  The talented ingenue showcased an outstanding take on one of the country's pride in indigenous materials- the jusi.  Brilliant creativity defined in electric pleating, pin tucking and folds fused with metal trimmings displayed fantastical appeal in modern silhouettes.  Since then, Cabahug's work consistently appeared in top glossies, broadsheets and has participated in prestigious fashion shows in the country. Recently, the promising designer just came back after finishing a short course at London's prestigious Central St. Martins (part of his prize among others).  Armed with fresh insights and renewed perspectives, Pablo Cabahug is set on making a mark in the local industry.
Look of Style 2010 grand prize winner designer Pablo Cabahug(center) with his collection.
(photo from Look magazine)
To qualify, applicants should have the following:
1)  An established, primary design business in the Philippines.
2)  A minimum of two consecutive years of design experience (i.e., have garnered substantial and recent editorial coverage, have professional staff that can devote the time and effort required to accomplish the stated aims of an applicant’s design career plans).
The criteria for judging are as follows:  construction technique (35%), design skill and interpretation of theme (35%), overall presentation and visual impact (15%), and design marketability (15%).
There will be a go-see where all applicants will required to attend to showcase their portfolio and actual samples of their creations of which 10 finalists will be chosen.  The ten finalists will undergo an interview and presentation of 5 looks from past, present, and upcoming collections to the panel based on this year's theme "Stylish Tech"(inspired from science and technology). The winner will be given an all-expenses paid trip to the United Kingdom where he/she will have the opportunity to enrol in a short course of his/her choice in London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins. He or she will receive business mentoring from fashion industry professionals in areas such as business planning, marketing, etc., as well as a spot in Inquirer Lifestyle’s next Face Off Fashion Show.

For interested applicants, check www.facebook.com/lookmagazineph or follow us on www.twitter.com/lookmagazineph for go-see schedules and updates on the competition.



Friday, April 1, 2011

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.