Adriano Samar
All posts tagged Adriano Samar
Choosing the best among this year’s National Costumes for Bb. Pilipinas 2017
Prior to judging, there was a video shoot at the Gateway Tower Penthouse
And earlier yesterday as well, the Binibinis were shot on video wearing the traditional garbs at the Penthouse of Gateway Tower. The clips will be shown on Coronation Night as well. Thankfully, the respective designers were interviewed on-cam by ABS-CBN Lifestyle so that they can proudly talk about their masterpieces.
Here are some of the individual photos during the judging.
Sirene Sutton in Roland Alzate
Beatrice Valente in Ian Paul Semira
Larah Grace Lacap in Adriano Samar
Jehza Huelar in Erich Miñoza
Christa Borja in Nick Guarino
Chanel Olive Thomas in Edwin Uy
Nelda Ibe in Frederick Berches
Charmaine Elima in Pablo Mendez III
I know that the hardworking Designers who created the fabulous National Costumes for the Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2017 toiled on their respective works so it is but fitting that we give credit to each one of them.
Let’s continue with Binibinis 11-20 dressed up by Patricia Santos, Val Taguba, Roland Alzate, Sony Boy Mindo, Cary Santiago, Adriano Samar, Emar Vida, Frederick Berches and Nick Guarino as officially photographed by Raymond Saldaña below.
Kimberly Pajares in Patricia Santos
Angelique de Leon in Val Taguba
Sirene Sutton in Roland Alzate
Sarah Asido in Sony Boy Mindo
Mariel de Leon in Cary Santiago
Larah Grace Lacap in Adriano Samar
Maria Camille Manalo in Emar Vida
Nelda Ibe in Frederick Berches
Rachel Peters in Val Taguba
Christa Borja in Nick Guarino
One of the National Costumes that got the thumbs up from BPCI during the fittings
Consider this some sort of a delightful guessing game for Bb. Pilipinas 2017. As you all know by now, the National Costume Competition is one big pre-pageant event that allows our local designers to show their world-class talent and creativity onstage. This year, the event will most likely take place on April 22 in a Santacruzan-like presentation of the Binibinis around Araneta Center instead of the usual Parade of Beauties (either on floats or sports cars)
My good designer-friend Adriano Samar from Caticlan is one of those commissioned to dress up the Binibinis, and here is how he described his creation for one of them:
“This is a mermaid-cut Filipiniana gown accentuated with bouffant trail and exaggerated sleeves to add drama and highlight the figure of the wearer. Its’ pañuelo is highlighted with floral embellishments down to its trail to dramatize the mystique and enchanting character of a Filipina.
This Filipiniana gown is 100% made of the finest piña seda handcrafted by the women of Aklan.”
A look at the back of the Adriano Samar creation
As for the question, who will wear this Adriano Samar masterpiece for the National Costume Competition of Bb. Pilipinas 2017?
I will just give you a small hint. This particular Binibini belongs to the first half of the 40. 😉
The winners of Miss Philippines Earth Malay 2015 led by Honey Christy Bandiola (center). Photo credit goes to Gerald Inocencio of G&J Photography
Miss Philippines Earth Malay 2015 Honey Christy Bandiola
Host Angelee Delos Reyes made sure that the pageant was properly navigated
Other winners were Buena Pelayo (Water), Kate Montojo (Fire) and Crescielle Aron (Eco-Tourism).
Congratulations to the Malay LGU, Environmental Management Services Unit, Director Ronald King and everyone involved in the successful production of Miss Philippines Earth Malay 2015! 🙂
Left-to-right: Jona Sweett, your blogger, Victor Ortega and Carla Valderrama
Jona Sweett is looking gorgeous in this Gerald Inocencio photoshoot for Designer Adriano Samar
Just recently, Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism 2015 Jona Sweett had a pictorial for photographer Gerald Inocencio while wearing some of the latest works of Aklan-based designer Adriano Samar whom I featured here weeks back.
Against the breathtaking backdrop of some of the still-unspoilt and unexplored areas of Boracay Island, Jona was at her most beautiful as she posed and projected with such ease. But then again, you look at the gowns she is garbed with and the effect is just as sparkling.
If you want to see more of this photoshoot, just click HERE.
Adriano Samar's creation is making Jona Sweett look more fiercely divine
What a very alluring capture of Jona and the Adriano Samar bridal number
A photo collage of some of Adriano’s designs
Prior to the Long Gown Competition of Miss Philippines Earth 2015, the name of Adriano Samar did not ring much of a bell in pageant circles. But after one of his creations was worn by Miss Iloilo City Jona Sweett (right photo) who was eventually declared winner of the Gold Medal as best in the event, there was sudden interest in the Boracay-based fashion designer. Not that his stock soared overnight, but seeing the well-executed white gown prompted some people to ask about him and his works.
So instead of me coming up with a narrative about his entry into the fashion world, let’s hear it straight from Adriano Samar himself:
I am Adriano Sualog Samar, a budding fashion designer from Caticlan, Malay, Aklan…my high school dream was to be a famous fashion designer, and indeed became my passion! My Tita, Nelia Sancho (Miss Asia Pacific, 1972), who was the first person who believed in my talent, sent me to Ricky Reyes Learning Institute to be formally trained as a designer although it was just a short-term training. I also accomplished my college diploma in HRM in Aklan State University. After that, i went to Bahrain to work as a designer.
In two years time working overseas, I was given a chance to explore the fashion industry and discover technical skills in fashion design. I also had the chance to dress up a contestant of Miss Philippines – Bahrain and garnered several awards in the competition including Best in Gown and the title itself. Because of that, I was invited to style various photoshoots for Filipino fashion magazines such as Bahrain Confidential. At a young age, I reckoned that was my major accomplishment.
The knowledge that I was able to get working in Middle East polished my innate potential and that became a passport to compete in various local competitions when I decided to come back to my homeland. I was young and hungry for success so I went overseas to gain global experience.
When I thought I was ready, I came back home to launch my own fashion design, catering a clientele not just in Aklan but also to the entire region. In 2012, due to the fame I brought to my town after my brand creates waves in the local scene, our Mayor of Malay, Hon. John Yap awarded me as one of Outstanding Young Malaynon, a prestigious award by the LGU to succesful young professionals in our municipality.
My business also operates and is one of the well-recognized in Boracay Island which has a high demand for ready-to-wear bridal gowns since the beachfront is one of the best places to wed in the world. I also make tailored bridal gowns for several clients. I define my designs as innovative and the intricacy of its details without sacrificing the comfort. I have several celebrity clients such as Claudette Delos Reyes ( Miss Earth 2013, Miss Rachel Lobangco and Zara Aldana Mutya ng Pilipinas 2007.
This feature may not guarantee an immediate recall or popularity on the part of Adriano. But it will start the ball rolling, so to speak. And if he rises up to the occasion even more, then there’s really no other way to look but up.
Good luck to you! 😉
Miss Iloilo City Jona Sweett took the Gold in the Long Gown Competition of MPE2015 (Photo credit: JM Agriam)
During the Long Gown Competition of Miss Philippines Earth 2015 last Saturday night at the Land Bank Auditorium, the pretty Miss Iloilo City Jona Sweett was named the best, and was awarded the Gold Medal in the pre-pageant event.
Jona’s white gown – quite an elegant cut and with fine details sewn on around 3/4 of the same – was created by Aklan-based and London-trained designer Adriano Samar – a relative unknown here in Manila, but not after the Ilongga’s recognition while wearing his creation.
Along with Jona, two other candidates were cited. Silver medalist was Beatrice Alvarez of Cagayan de Oro City and Bronze placer Chanel Olive Thomas of San Antonio, Nueva Ecija.
Looks like new surprises are coming in late in the fight. Let’s see if Jona can push it to upstage the tightly-tagged favorites. 😉
The Long Gown Medalists (left to right): Chanel Olive Thomas, Bronze ; Jona Sweett, Gold and Beatrice Alvarez, Silver (Photo credit:Edmund Chua)
Some of the other candidates in their Gowns (Photo credit: Edmund Chua)
normannorman.com 