CHITO VIJANDRE PFW Spring/Summer 2012: HAUTE GYPSIES

SLIM'S AT 50
Philippine Fashion Week 2011 S/S

Ancient. Traditional. Preserved. Fashionable. The style icons in an Asian woman’s wardrobe are all this and much more. Some have charmingly transcended boundaries to become staples on and off the global runway. Most cherished treasures, exquisite, richly made into magical and rich pieces. Asian trousseau complete with heirloom pieces, the designs, fabrics and craftsmanship vary from neighboring Asian countries just like costumes, languages and mannerism. Vijandre flaunted once again the traditional fashion aces into modern and contemporary staples and a solid classic haute couture pieces that surpassed the mundane trend cycles that the world slaves to. And they work everytime.

Then these are crafts which, that requires a knowlegeable status here, have taken on the international fashion scene. Some have appeared occasionally on runways and high streets, while others have established themselves as perennial style statements. Even though they retain their status in the ‘crafts’ hierarchy, they are also part of mainstream fashion, instantly recognizable, instantly Vijandre.

His luxurious brocade gives glorious mesmerizing effects together with his Chinese silks taken from mulberry plantations.

The mixture of solid colors and the embellishment of chinese tussles in rounded upper sleeves matched the loud fuchsia shoes. Hair rising hair extension added the contemporary look.

The appearance of python gloves added the screaming eclectic components that blended harmoniously in the total silhouette.

Like a contemporary gypsy woman, the simple golden skirt, the well cut blouse in an open sleeves lined with jade green and his unmindful head gear of split horns reminded the highland women of  Tibet, alluring and exotic.

And suddenly Vijandre transported his muses to the 70's /80's silhouettes where he was famous on the ramps on Manila's highlife fashion shows and events. The magic of a CHITO VIJANDRE is still there.

photo credits: BRUCE CASSANOVA

CHITO VIJANDRE PFW Spring/Summer 2012: HAUTE GYPSIES

SLIM'S AT 50
Philippine Fashion Week 2011 S/S

Ancient. Traditional. Preserved. Fashionable. The style icons in an Asian woman’s wardrobe are all this and much more. Some have charmingly transcended boundaries to become staples on and off the global runway. Most cherished treasures, exquisite, richly made into magical and rich pieces. Asian trousseau complete with heirloom pieces, the designs, fabrics and craftsmanship vary from neighboring Asian countries just like costumes, languages and mannerism. Vijandre flaunted once again the traditional fashion aces into modern and contemporary staples and a solid classic haute couture pieces that surpassed the mundane trend cycles that the world slaves to. And they work everytime.

Then these are crafts which, that requires a knowlegeable status here, have taken on the international fashion scene. Some have appeared occasionally on runways and high streets, while others have established themselves as perennial style statements. Even though they retain their status in the ‘crafts’ hierarchy, they are also part of mainstream fashion, instantly recognizable, instantly Vijandre.

His luxurious brocade gives glorious mesmerizing effects together with his Chinese silks taken from mulberry plantations.

The mixture of solid colors and the embellishment of chinese tussles in rounded upper sleeves matched the loud fuchsia shoes. Hair rising hair extension added the contemporary look.

The appearance of python gloves added the screaming eclectic components that blended harmoniously in the total silhouette.

Like a contemporary gypsy woman, the simple golden skirt, the well cut blouse in an open sleeves lined with jade green and his unmindful head gear of split horns reminded the highland women of  Tibet, alluring and exotic.

And suddenly Vijandre transported his muses to the 70's /80's silhouettes where he was famous on the ramps on Manila's highlife fashion shows and events. The magic of a CHITO VIJANDRE is still there.

photo credits: BRUCE CASSANOVA

MICHAEL CINCO's PFW 2012 : GLAMOROUS RETURN

MICHAEL CINCO made an explosive return to the Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2012 on 24th of October at the SMX venue with his usual glamorous take on fashion, with flashes in the photographer's pit, arrays of celebrities, fashionistas, sunset colours and the cutest show stopper you might ever see-film actress Miss Anne Curtis. Cinco's return to the catwalk in dramatic fashion was expected by his fashion followers, not anything less. Nonetheless, fashion was in his DNA, and destiny. It was already been tweeted that all e-invites had been already taken just in few minutes after it was launched. He is simply the haute artist!.

CINCO is a designer who can not only create beautiful clothes but also shows an astonishing drama on the catwalk where his dreams and his journeys are  about far more than the clothing presentations. A Slim's graduate, MICHAEL CINCO does exactly that. Showing at the PFW S/S 2012, pure LUXEWEAR with intricate workmanship and details..

Often referencing to his impalpable dreams, the gods and goddesses brought the magic to his latest collection, obviously Cino's talents are indeed endless. Exquisite luxury and genuine elegance was in every piece, from his immaculate pearl opener of Venus necklines to deep low V-necks. Glitzy evening dresses paired with chic platform shoes complemented the haute influences of his show.

At his catwalk, every piece seemed like the finale piece, unexpected pauses and wondrous creations were revealed including a luxurious Phoenix inspired gladiator goddesses and the Santorini sunset collection. His Greek sojourn played a key role on his theme. The light yellow to burnt red sunset palette was with a theatrical feel with a restrictive sillhouettes of fitted hips and biased floor length gowns in tiny sequins, laser cuts and Swarovski stones.

However the hugely anticipated climax of his show with male models in sculpted bodies and scantily clads flared up the his visuals and made the audience went wild with a sensuous shower act that found no match to all of the PFW pevious shows.

                                                  ANNE CURTIS- Cinco's Show stopper/Actress

photo credits: BRUCE CASSANOVA/Manila

MICHAEL CINCO's PFW 2012 : GLAMOROUS RETURN

MICHAEL CINCO made an explosive return to the Philippine Fashion Week S/S 2012 on 24th of October at the SMX venue with his usual glamorous take on fashion, with flashes in the photographer's pit, arrays of celebrities, fashionistas, sunset colours and the cutest show stopper you might ever see-film actress Miss Anne Curtis. Cinco's return to the catwalk in dramatic fashion was expected by his fashion followers, not anything less. Nonetheless, fashion was in his DNA, and destiny. It was already been tweeted that all e-invites had been already taken just in few minutes after it was launched. He is simply the haute artist!.

CINCO is a designer who can not only create beautiful clothes but also shows an astonishing drama on the catwalk where his dreams and his journeys are  about far more than the clothing presentations. A Slim's graduate, MICHAEL CINCO does exactly that. Showing at the PFW S/S 2012, pure LUXEWEAR with intricate workmanship and details..

Often referencing to his impalpable dreams, the gods and goddesses brought the magic to his latest collection, obviously Cino's talents are indeed endless. Exquisite luxury and genuine elegance was in every piece, from his immaculate pearl opener of Venus necklines to deep low V-necks. Glitzy evening dresses paired with chic platform shoes complemented the haute influences of his show.

At his catwalk, every piece seemed like the finale piece, unexpected pauses and wondrous creations were revealed including a luxurious Phoenix inspired gladiator goddesses and the Santorini sunset collection. His Greek sojourn played a key role on his theme. The light yellow to burnt red sunset palette was with a theatrical feel with a restrictive sillhouettes of fitted hips and biased floor length gowns in tiny sequins, laser cuts and Swarovski stones.

However the hugely anticipated climax of his show with male models in sculpted bodies and scantily clads flared up the his visuals and made the audience went wild with a sensuous shower act that found no match to all of the PFW pevious shows.

                                                  ANNE CURTIS- Cinco's Show stopper/Actress

photo credits: BRUCE CASSANOVA/Manila