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Anne Barker 1.0

Posted by Norman on February 22, 2017
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Anne Barker is the tallest among the bets of Aces & Queens

 

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Standing at just a tad short of 6 feet tall, Anne Barker is the tallest among the entries of Aces & Queens for Bb. Pilipinas 2017. She is a Professional Freelance Model who has been making the rounds of both Philippine Fashion Week and the runways in a few Southeast Asian countries. Before being taken in by the camp for pageant training, she has actually been seen modeling for various top designers in the country.

I asked (half-British) Anne to introduce herself to all of you, dear readers. Here is what she has to say:

“I am 24 yrs old. I graduated at FEU with the degree of BS Tourism Management in 2013. I am a middle child sandwiched between two brothers. My mom hails from Isabela but I grew up in Makati. I learned to speak a bit of Ilocano but I am more fluent in Ibanag (a local dialect in Cagayan Valley). I have been modelling since the age of 16. I was trained by Inno Sotto on how to do proper catwalk and became one of the Fashion Watch Faces. And right after college, I was lucky enough to get job placements in Indonesia in 2013. There, I was able to walk for JKT fweek where I had the opportunity to be the finale for Ivan Gunawan – one the most well-known designers in Indonesia. I also did a Marc Jacobs show in JKT. Then I tried my luck again in HK where I got the chance to walk for some of the most renowed designers during HK fashion week, aside from doing a show for Kate Spade. Locally, I’ve been given the chance to work with some of our most talented designers like Michael Cinco, Francis Libiran, Furne One, Amir Sali and a lot more.

I am a very optimistic person and believes that there’s always room for improvement. I am a pet lover – I have 5 dogs and they’re like a family to us. I love to travel and meet different types of people and see different cultures. When I’m not booked for a fashion show, I prefer to stay at home and take care of my dogs as well as my Mom.”

Good luck in Bb. Pilipinas 2017, Anne Barker!


So what do you think of Anne Barker, dear readers?

Photo-Blog: Cherry Samuya Veric X Bragais

Posted by Norman on May 31, 2016
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As the closing show of Philippine Fashion Week, the Cherry Samuya Veric (Holiday 2016) X Bragais was such an awe-inspiring collection that involved lights, flash, fashion and a whole lot of drama in clothes and concept. And the people who watched were all in agreement that the Designer outdid himself in presenting a line-up of new creations that showed his heightened level of aesthetics combined with the spot-on custom-made Bragais heels made specifically for the same.

Feast your eyes now on these photographs taken by my partner Joy Arguil.

Sunday Specials: If the shoe fits, it must be a Jojo Bragais

Posted by Norman on November 2, 2014
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Jojo Bragais (right) with one of his most successful shoe muses, Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann

Jojo Bragais (right) with one of his most successful shoe muses, Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann

I am always open to giving shout-outs for new talents. If they have what it takes to succeed in the particular industry they want to penetrate, then count me in for support.

One such individual is young Albay-based shoe designer and manufacturer Jojo Bragais who is starting to create a noticeable impact in local pageantry. Starting with Bb. Pilipinas last summer all the way to Miss World Philippines last month, his fab pairs have been worn by eventual winners Yvethe Marie Santiago and Valerie Weigmann. And even prior to the same, Bb. Pilipinas 2013 1st Runner-Up Pia Wurtzbach has also thrown in her support.

Some of the shoe creations of Jojo Bragais in pageant action

Some of the shoe creations of Jojo Bragais in pageant action

Pia Wurtzbach is another one of the shoe muses of Jojo Bragais

Pia Wurtzbach is another one of the shoe muses of Jojo Bragais

Just recently as well, Jojo’s works have found its way Down Under when Miss Philippines-Australia 2013 Melanie Balagtas and 2014 Princess Arianne Tan started wearing his platform heels in all areas of competition. And in just a little over a month from now, he will have some of his custom-made designs getting featured in a Canadian fashion magazine. Other notable appearances of his outputs were during the Philippine Fashion Week, the Masskara Queen Festival 2014 and in the reality pageant program “Pinay Beauty Queen Academy” on GMA News TV.

FYI, Jojo does not limit himself to beauty contests/fashion shows. He also creates for weddings and fantasy ensembles.

Jojo Bragais can do custom-made wedding and fantasy pairs as well.

Jojo Bragais can do custom-made wedding and fantasy pairs as well.

jojo1 For now, this talented shoemaker still has a long way to go before he even comes within striking distance of his much-heralded counterparts. But Jojo Bragais has already started the climb. And at the rate he is performing, the wait may not be that far-off. He is looking at opening his first shop in Albay very soon.

For those interested, you can get in touch with him by email at josejoaquin.bragais@gmail.com or through his business mobile number at 09127289387. 😉

Sunday Specials: Eric delos Santos Holiday 2014 for Philippine Fashion Week

Posted by Norman on June 1, 2014
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image I just had to blog about this because top designer and personal friend Eric delos Santos just finished showcasing his Holiday 2014 Collection yesterday during Philippine Fashion Week at SMX.

In Eric’s own words, the “title of the collection is RETURN for my PHFW Holiday 2014…details cut out laces & re-embroidered and laces to laces..colors are mostly black metallic gold with some unexpected colors like red orange and red…its feminine..luxe and wearable.”

He adds, “the story behind my collection is about a woman who was infected by a disease. She was under coma…it means she’s already a living dead…after 50 years, she woke up and asked everyone about her mom and grandma…they’re already dead. As a tribute to them, she wore all of the clothes but in her own style…if you noticed, most of the pieces are mismatched…”

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Eric acknowledging the applause from the audience at SMX.

There is a sense of beautiful macabre in his inspiration for all twenty-five (25) pieces, much like the kind of feeling I get whenever reading a book by English author Dame Daphne du Maurier. And I’m loving every single one of them.

FYI, even before Eric dressed up Miss World 2013 Megan Young during the pageant finals in Bali last year, I was already a fan of his design aesthetics. He always knows how to make a woman feel queenly and elegant, but still maintaining a distinct wearability that brings out the ease in getting into one and flaunting it with pride and elan.

image Kudos, my dear, for another fabulous collection.

Here’s looking forward to the next burst of creative outputs, or perhaps, the next queen who will wear your creations.

I suppose we’re thinking on the same wavelength for this one. 🙂

All fashion images in this post are courtesy of stylebible.ph

Interested in becoming an intern for Philippine Fashion Week?

Posted by Norman on September 11, 2013
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Let’s rest from all the Miss World 2013 and Ara Arida exchange of words for just awhile.

Interested in interning for Philippine Fashion Week? Grab the opportunity to learn and mingle with the masters.

Follow the directives above and move fast. I’m pretty sure you will have a lot of competitors for the limited slots available. 😉

Dressing up our Beauty Queens

Posted by Norman on May 31, 2013
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Some of the designers (and their rep creations) for Philippine Fashion Week (Photo credit: Status Magazine)

Some of the designers (and their rep creations) for Philippine Fashion Week (Photo credit: Status Magazine)

Photo credit: Status Magazine

Photo credit: Status Magazine

jeromesalayaang1 Let’s play another round of fantasy dressing today. Since I took a lot of photo inspirations from the various collections presented during Philippine Fashion Week, I thought of making a collage of twelve among them.

If you had to assemble the wardrobe of our current beauty queens based on the design concept and aesthetics of the dozen designers shown in this post, who would you pick as the major collaborators for the evening gowns that Ara Arida, Bea Santiago, Cindy Miranda, Mutya Datul and Angelee delos Reyes will wear in their respective competitions here and abroad?

While these talents have not reached the world-class reputation of either a Michael Cinco or Monique Lhuillier yet, some of them have the potentials of shining bright in the next few years to come and possibly hit the international market if the opportunity rises.

If you don’t see the ones you like, then post your preferred designers below. 😉

How about these golden gowns?

Posted by Norman on May 31, 2013
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Designer Cherry Veric (middle) with his muses Queenie Rehman (left) and Shamcey Supsup.

Photo above shows the back details of the gowns above (Photo credit: Status Magazine)

Photo above shows the back details of the gowns above (Photo credit: Status Magazine)

When designer Cherry Samuya Veric presented his Holiday 2013 collection during last week’s Philippine Fashion Week, little did the audience know that gold will be the predominant color of his creations. And with two fab beauty queens closing his segment, it just goes to show that his inspirations impressed the World and the Universe. Miss World Philippines 2012/Miss World 2012 Semifinalist Queenie Rehman and Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2011/Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup wore his show-stopping (and sparkling) outputs to the delight of many.

How do you feel about the gowns above? A little too much for your pageant taste? Or just right with a couple of tweaks here and there? 😉

Want to catch Nina Garcia LIVE?

Posted by Norman on May 24, 2013
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Tonight at 6:00PM, Project Runway’s Nina Garcia (Creative Director of Marie Claire Magazine) will be the special guest of Philippine Fashion Week for #JAGorigins

I’m sure it will be another standing-room-only event. But if you want to try your luck and see her talk and answer questions in person, then head over to SMX Convention Center. Early, I must add. 😉

Michael Cinco for Philippine Fashion Week/Holiday 2013

Posted by Norman on May 23, 2013
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Supermodel Charlene Almarvez in a Michael Cinco creation (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

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Supermodel Charo Ronquillo in a Michael Cinco gown. (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

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Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Candidate Cassandra Naidas in a Michael Cinco original (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

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Backstage with some of Michael Cinco's models (Photo credit: Phil. Fashion Week on Facebook)

Michael Cinco's visions in black (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)

Michael Cinco’s visions in black (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)

Michael Cinco's visions in light (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)

Michael Cinco’s visions in light (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova/Status Magazine)

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Michael Cinco backstage (Photo credit: Phil. Fashion Week on Facebook)

It was full house (actually more than) when our favorite fashion designer Michael Cinco presented during Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center yesterday. And why not? He always dazzles the audience with his dramatic, intricate and awe-inspiring creations. With the help of carefully-handpicked wearers – including familiar faces in the supermodel and beauty pageant worlds, his latest collection (initially paraded during Dubai’s Fashion Forward event) left a lasting impression to say the least.

How much more time does BPCI need in order to give this national pageant supporter the opportunity to dress our Miss Universe Philippines? If Alfredo Barraza is non-negotiable, then a compromise can be made somewhere. Why not allow our rep to wear Michael’s evening gown during Preliminaries in order to insure that Ara Arida stands out? Or better yet, give him 2013 as test year to see how things will pan out during the actual period of competition itself.

Are you still with us, Michael Cinco? 🙂

Jamaica Elysse Ambal: from Calamba with love

Posted by Norman on January 15, 2013
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Dusky beauty Jamaica Elysse Ambal; could she represent exotic in Bb. Pilipinas 2013?

Dusky beauty Jamaica Elysse Ambal; could she represent exotic in Bb. Pilipinas 2013?

jamaicaambal1 This 21 year-old is one of the more exotic possibilities for Bb. Pilipinas 2013 should she decide to join. Jamaica Elysse Ambal won the title of Binibining Calamba 2011. The win led to establishing a network of contacts in the modeling industry where she regularly took part in the bi-annual Philippine Fashion Week. And have I told you that she measures an excellent 5’10.5″ in height? Nice.

Hopefully, Jamaica is being mentored well. This girl may still be rough around the edges, but she is brimming with potentials. 😉