Project Runway Philippines Season 3: Return of Philippine Fashion in TV
Posted on 11. Aug, 2011 by Sef in Design
Have you watched Project Runway Philippines before? Personally I didn’t watch it before but I read some reviews and articles about this show and they all say that this is very overwhelming since it always showcases Philippine Fashion. After a two-year hiatus, Project Runway Philippines will make a comeback to Philippine television for its third season and serve up another round of trend setting ideas, catty contestants and lots of sewing room drama—just how we like it.
Project Runway is just one of the many TV shows that have local franchises but it’s one of the few that viewers can sit through without cringing. The producers have done a good job in staying faithful to the original concept while injecting a reasonable dose of the Philippine’s own brand of soap opera-like character development, exposition, conflict, climax and resolution.
In an effort to make the show more mass-oriented, the powers that be decided to enlist Tweetie de Leon-Gonzales to replace Teresa Herrera as host. They aim for season 3 to be “very relatable to all. To achieve that, we have to bring in a host who not only understands the dynamics of fashion, but one who is an icon of our pop culture or a familiar face on TV, at the very least,” according to a statement.
Rajo Laurel and Apples Aberin will return to their seats on the judging panel while Jojie Lloren resumes his role as mentor to the contestants. Weekly guest judges will be important names in the fashion scene who have reached international acclaim. Challenges are to focus on the Filipino identity and will incorporate elements of local materials and culture to explore the potential of everything Pinoy. Something to look forward to are the twists as the show starts with 14 contestants but only 12 challenges are planned.
Viewers can also expect a higher level of production as Season 3 will be directed by award-winning French director and producer Henri de Lorme, a fixture in the advertising circuit. The show also introduces the Asian Institute of Fashion, the contestants’ new design home. The school boasts a faculty including Jojie, Inno Sotto and Lulu Tan Gan—some of the country’s top designers. And the models to bring life to the contestants’ designs on the runway will be members of the prestigious Professional Models Association of the Philippines, no less. This definitely ups the ante a few notches of fierceness.
Project Runway Philippines has helped jumpstart the careers of budding designers. Season 1 winner Aries Lagat, an instructor at the Philippine Institute of Fashion, is an editorial staple. Meanwhile, Veejay Floresca is a favorite designer to the stars and Philip Tampus has a thriving atelier in Cebu. Season 2 winner Manny Marquez is now a mentor himself at the AIF and his runner-up, Russell Villafuerte, is enjoying the fruits of his exposure on the show, saying that “what matters is what you do after the competition.”
Big prizes await the winner of the new season. He or she will receive a short fashion course at a top European fashion school, a two-month apprenticeship with the forces behind the AIF, 10 sewing machines and a full scholarship for a four-year fashion course at the AIF’s iACADEMY program. Of course, there’s the P500,000 cash prize and the coveted 10-page spread in Mega magazine.
Auditions will be held on August 20 and 21 at the Pryce Plaza Hotel in Cagayan de Oro, August 27 and 28 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Cebu, September 3 and 4 at the Hotel Supreme in Baguio and September 6 and 7 at the Jungle Gym in Makati. The show premieres on ETC in February next year. Go to www.etc.com.ph for the complete audition mechanics.
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Philippine Fashion Designer Adante Leyesa: Handmade Accessories for Filipinas
Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by Sef in Design
Hi guys, here’s another good news to be added on Philippine Fashion. I just noticed these days that we Filipinos are making names in terms of Fashion Styles. I just wanted to share right now one of the Philippine Fashion Designers who brings honor to Philippines because of his style. Adante Leyesa creates handmade fashion accessories that he hopes will enhance further the beauty of the Filipino women.
“Every Filipina to me is beautiful. Some of them just lack the confidence needed to accentuate that beauty,” Adante says. The 32-year old designer owns Adanté Collections. His passion for his craft stemmed from his hobby of making accessories for his family and friends. He later introduced his creations in bazaars where he would cross paths with stylists and like-minded designers who saw great potential in his designs.
Adante uses intricate and bold features, resulting to head-turning designs. He often integrates at least four materials for each piece, and applies a multi-step process that makes his creations very sturdy. Adante, together with Leo Bartolome, his partner in the business in terms of design, maintain a meticulous attitude when it comes to the quality of their Fashion Accessories.
He also tagged along a number of out-of-school youth from his hometown in Lipa City in Batangas in making the accessories. Adante says he is able to find a way to make his fellow Batangueños learn more about accessory making. His creations were later used in one fashion shoot after another. With his keen eye on quality, Adante would later be tapped by big names in fashion, particularly during the yearly Philippine Fashion Week.
Adante, who describes his designs as bold and regal, says he takes inspiration from the people around him and that his work is motivated by the person wearing his accessories. “These accessories are meant to be worn by women who are not afraid to make a statement, who are fashion forward, who want more options and won’t settle for safe fashion accessories,” he says.
His biggest break yet is his collaboration with actress-designer Solenn Heussaff for Knit Queen and fashion designer Lulu Tan Gan. In bazaars, Adante’s accessories are sold for P1,000 to P7,000. He recognizes the potential of his creations for the export market, but his priority is to make the accessories available to Filipino women.
I want to make a name for myself in the fashion industry but at the same time, my creations have to be accessible and affordable to every Filipina,” - Adante Leyesa
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Now and Forever: Bridal Festival in Philippine Fashion
Posted on 31. Jul, 2011 by Sef in Design
While I was doing a window shopping at Festival Supermall in Alabang last Saturday, I saw this interesting exhibit for Bridal outfits especially the bridal gowns. It’s nice to see that the modern fashion in bridal outfits can relate to our very own style in Philippine Fashion. I searched on the net about the news about this and find this interesting info about the said exhibit. Article news credits to PhilStar.
Festival Supermall holds “Now and Forever,” a bridal festival, slated from July 29 to 31 at the Mini Trade Hall of Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The fair is a one-stop shop for the engaged couple to get ideas and inspiration, and establish contacts with a host of wedding suppliers, including wedding designers, photography, florists, caterers, reception venues, wedding musicians, beauty and wellness companies, as well as investments for their future life together, such as cars and real estate.
Special events lined up for the three-day bridal festival include a bridal fashion show by MC Studio Productions, on Saturday, July 30, is 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a musical performance by Cirkulo at 7 to 8 p.m. On Sunday, Ochie Laraya will give a workshop on hair and makeup tips from 2 to 3:30 p.m., followed by a financial planning seminar by Malaya Laraya from 3:30 to 5 p.m. New Creation Fashion by Evelyn Guerrero will showcase another bridal fashion show at 6 to 7 p.m., while Cirkulo rounds off the event with another performance at 7 to 8 p.m.
“Now and Forever” showcases BA Studio, Barong Filipino, Boyet Dysangco, Bridal Book, Casa Fiore, Chevrolet Alabang, Cirkulo, Contech Sound & Events Company, Edd Sy, Elegance Enterprises, Eros Portraits, Fatima Beltran, Filinvest Land, Inc. – Futura Cluster (the Glens, Princeton, and Montebello projects), Great Image, Hyundai Alabang, Jack & Jenn Catering; Kartini Events Place, Kartini Floral Arrangement; Kartini Spa, Kasal.com, Kia Alabang, Love in Blooms, MC Studio, Miks Portrait, Mugsy Photobooth, New Creation Fashion, Onesimus, Paradiso Terrestre, Queensland Catering, Sentimental Groove, Simone, Siuvonni Collection, Slimmers World, Snoe Beauty Products, Uno Arte, Vivace Music Center, Vivere Suites, and Watsons.
Festival Supermall is a premier development of Filinvest Corporate City with five anchor stores: Shopwise Supercenter, SaveMore, Robinsons Department Store, Ace Hardware, and Handyman. It has over 700 shops, a total of 2,300 multilevel parking slots, various food outlets, indoor amusement rides, and a dinosaur exhibit.
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Free Fashionable Multiply Shirt Just For You
Posted on 28. Jul, 2011 by Sef in Design
Have your tried buying your fashionable stuff online? What is your favorite site? Personally I do online shopping for my gadgets and clothes and one of my favorite places to visit online is Multiply. Do you know that Multiply.com has upgraded its brand and turns into an online marketplace, now they are selling their own brand tees, and you can choose from 2 designs you can check out here: http://multiplyshop.multiply.com/products.
Good news for the online shoppers and fashionista out there. They are giving away another Multiply.com shirt with a different design for FREE!!!! if you purchase an item with a minimum worth of Php 500 using their payment system in Multiply.com. Here’s what you have to do to get the free Multiply Shirt:
- Shop a minimum of Php 500 worth of items from any Multiply seller.
- Pay through the new payment facility (look for the “buy now” or “inquire” button).
- Register here and tell us who and where to ship the shirts to.
For more information about this promos, just refer to the link here: https://www.multiplypromos.com/
SONA 2011: When Politics Meets Philippine Fashion
Posted on 26. Jul, 2011 by Sef in Design
Politicians and celebrities are expected to make a fashion statement in this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) that was held last Monday 25 July, 2011 afternoon at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. The dress code at the Batasang Pambansa for the SONA is quite tricky—there are only so many fashionable ways to wear the barong, baro’t saya, Filipiniana, and Maria Clara while still keeping to the formality of the event.
Despite the emergence of new designs each year, the classic terno (primarily composed of a blouse, long skirt and a shawl) remains a mainstay in the so-called SONA red carpet of Philippine Fashion. Check out the following photos taken at the SONA 2011.
photo credits: P.Noy Flickr
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