Event: London Philippine Fashion Show

Prospero World presented the first ever London Philippine Fashion Show last March 8, 2012, Thursday at the Victoria House. The show highlighted fashion for higher causes, those being educational projects by the Ayala Foundation. Featured designers included Joyce Makitalo, Cary Santiago, Lulu Tan Gan, Pepito Albert, Rajo Laurel, Randy Ortiz, Wynn Wynn Ong, Federico de Vera, Silk Cocoon, Bergamo, Celestina, Josie Natori Couture, Lesley Mobo, Michael Cinco and London-based designer, Jasper Garvida. Here are just some of the outfits featured during the show. 

The event was graced by Princess Marie Chantal and Prince Pavlos of Greece. Also in attendance during the event was Ayala Corporation's Fernando Zobel de Ayala. The show also featured cultural dances, artifacts and artwork depicting Filipinos in the 1800s. Goes to show how much Filipino talented is appreciated - from our local shores, to the U.S., U.A.E. and now, London.

Photo Source: Andrew Southard @ Pixate

News: Stylish Ternos at the 2011 Philippine Independence Day Celebration in New York

Pop star Karylle and CBS 2 host Hazel Sanchez wore beautiful ternos as the Philippine community celebrated Independence Day with a parade and a program last 5 June 2011, Sunday on Madison Avenue in New York City,  New York. Karylle wore a black and white modern terno by Joey Samson while Hazel Sanchez wore a light gold terno with gold and copper sequins and ruffles. 

Other stars who joined Karylle in entertaining the crowd were jazz artist Annie Brazil, Rachel Anne Wolfe and fellow ABS-CBN and TFC star, Jericho Rosales. Tribu Pan-ay, the cultural dance group which won at the last Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo also made a special appearance. Prominent personalities present during the celebration were Philippine Vice-President Jejomar Binay, Consul-General Mario de Leon and Ambassador Jose Cuisia. 

The Philippine Independence Day Parade was hosted by the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI).

Photos: Oliver Oliveros and U-Nick Domingo via Karylle's Facebook Fan Page and Hazel Sanchez's Twitter.

Event: Filipino Artists Come Together for UNICEF's Auction for Action

UNICEF Philippines' first online auction called Auction for Action goes live today, 25 May 2011 on EBay Philippines. A partnership between Greenbelt Ayala Malls, EBay, Cibo and Cibo di M, the auction will run for two weeks and will benefit the world organization's programs for children here in the Philippines. Featured artists hail from the worlds of fashion and jewellery design (Mich Dulce, Janina Dizon, Kristine Dee, Paul Syjuco, Joey Samson, Celestina, Accessory Lab), interior design (Kenneth Cobonpue, Ito Kish, Debbie Palao, Ricky Toledo and Chito Vijandre, Benji Reyes, Vito Selma), photography (Tom Epperson, E. Billy Mondoñedo) and the visual arts (Manny Baldemor, Michael Cacnio, Seb Chua, Araceli Limcaco - Dans, Ramon Orlina, Ling Quisimbing-Ramilo, Popo San Pascual and Reg Yuson). 

Here are two of the items that will be auctioned off from Janina Dizon and Mich Dulce. 

Necklace of pink shells with eggs of multi-coloured sapphire in vermeil from Janina Dizon

 

Miniature version of a hat custom-made for British musician Adam Ant from Mich Dulce. The hat comes with other items donated by Adam Ant himself.

UNICEF Special Advocate for Children, Ms. Daphne Oseña-Paez and Galerie Joaquin artists such Jovan Benito, Jomar Delluba, Hamzah Marbella, Dominic Rubio and  Juvenal Sanso also participate in UNICEF Philippines' first online auction venture.

Vanessa Tobin, UNICEF Country Representative states, "Our partnership with acclaimed artists via online auction helps us engage the public in a new and interesting way. As well as raising important funds for our work, we will be able to raise awareness of important issues affecting children in the most disadvantaged communities of the Philippines and worldwide." Daphne Oseña-Paez adds, "the response from artists has been very encouraging, to say the least. It feels incredible to be able to work with such prominent artists for a worthwhile cause. I’m a great fan of their work, but now I’m in even greater awe of their kindness and generosity. They put a lot of love and devote a lot of time into everything they create, so I know that beyond the beautiful art piece, the artists are really sharing a part of themselves with UNICEF." 

Visit. http://www.ebay.ph/unicef to view other products and participate in the auction. 

Source: UNICEF PH Facebook

Photos: Janina Dizon Blog, Adam Ant Website

UNICEF's programs are in line with the 2015 Millennium Development Goals for Child Health, Universal Education and Ending Poverty and Hunger. I interned for UNICEF PH four years ago and the experience was nothing short of wonderful. Helping out and working for via UNICEF was really life-changing. With your bidding, you could help UNICEF Philippines reach those goals and make our Philippines a better place for our future children. 

May Magazine Cover and Photoshoot: Shalani Soledad for Preview

Shalani Soledad was once known as our President Noynoy Aquino's girlfriend. Since they have broken up, she has moved on to become a Valenzuela councilor and TV5 host for the shows Willing-Willie and Wil Time Big Time with controversial media personality Willie Revillame. Despite the news surrounding her, she has remained to be the quiet, gracious lady the public first caught a glimpse of. Here she is featured in a dark and romantic setting, wearing pieces from the country's hottest designers. 

White Vest by Noel Crisostomo, Animal-Print Button Down Polo by Camille Co, Sheer Skirt by Julius Tarog and Lace-Up Wedges by Soule Phenomenon

Long Vest by Nixon Marquez, Sheer Maxidress by Marc Rancy, Inner Minidress by Olivia and Fifth and Wedges from Gold Dot

Leather Vest by Nixon Marquez

Leather Vest by Julius Tarog, Sheer Vest worn backwards by Nixon Marquez, Black and White Dress by Eric delos Santos and Boots by Soule Phenomenon

Jacket by Julius Tarog, Gown by Rhett Eala

Photos: Fashion Media PH 1, 2

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011: Premiere A

"Premiere A" featuring designers Kristel Yulo, Michele Sison, Philipp Tampus, Ralph Ng and Roland Lirio was the highlight of 13 May, Day 4 of PFW Holiday 2011. Here are some photos of their collections which ranged from the simple and the elegant to the dramatically extravagant.

Kristel Yulo (Status Magazine Online)

Michele Sison (Lorna Llanes for Fasche)

Iya Villania

Nikki Gil

Carla Abellana

Philipp Tampus (stylebible.ph)

Ralph Ng (Camille Co)

Roland Lirio (stylebible.ph)

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011: L'Oreal Paris presents Ibañez and Quisimbing

L'Oreal Paris' show featuring Lyle Ibañez and Yvonne Quisimbing was the highlight of Day 3 of PFW Holiday 2011 held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Actress and model Anne Curtis walked the runway that night for both collections. 

Lyle Ibañez (stylebible.ph)

Yvonne Quisimbing (Status Magazine Online)

May-June Magazine Cover and Photoshoot: Georgina Wilson for Maven

Georgina Wilson is on the cover of the newest magazine Maven. Georgina Wilson is a Filipina-British model and TV host. She is a VJ on Channel [V] Philippines and was a guest judge on ABS-CBN's Showtime.

Dress by Coexist, ring by Forever 21, earrings by Nicole Whisenhunt

I LOVE THIS DRESS from Vania Romoff! Necklaces by Eric Manasala, necklace from Forever 21, bangles by Sundari at House of Laurel, and wedges from Aldo

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Polo by Religioso, necklace by Aldo

Top by Topshop, palazzo pants by Rajo Laurel, necklace and bangles from Mango and Aldo,
leather cuff from Vita Fede

Dress by Topshop, necklace from Eric Manansala, bangle from Mango, bracelet from Vita Fede, leg warmers and shoes from Forever 21

Photos: Fashion Media PH (1, 2)