MANILA BULLETIN Fashion: Trend Report: PFW SS14

First of all, I, now had a high respect of the editors, writers and reporters, its quite a tough job!   This is my first published article released last Nov 8, Fri under Manila Bulletin Fashion Section, and I'm quite surprised that its a FULL SPREAD, meaning 2 full, broadsheet pages!

Thanks alot to Ms Liza Ilarde of trusting me to cover in behalf of Manila Bulletin Fashion Team.  Yes, I got a Media Pass but this would not guarantee FRONT ROW seat in every show.  Front Row seats are usually reserved to the editors: magazine, newspaper, reporters, and other influential people in the fashion industry, like celebrities, personalities, buyers, VIP and family of the designers.  Buensalido and Runway Production Team ensure that each publishing is seated front row and well represented but, of course, first come, first serve basis, since its chaos when the door opens for the Media.  Yes, I still  wait and fall in line, because I want to be fair to the people who came there early. 

 Special thanks to Ms Meryl  Algenio of Buensalido and Associates Public Relations who secure a front row seat for me during the shows.  Congrats to the Runway Production and Buensalido Team! 

Check out how the article goes, read on.

TREND REPORT: PFW SS14 

By JEAR DE MC CUTTAC

Photos: Philippine Fashion Week, Buensalido & Associates Public Relations

This season’s trend is a showcase of comfort with a

playful mix of sexiness and abundance of colors,

leaving one yearning for what’s in and looking

forward to what’s next. A strong common language

was communicated through different perspectives as the

designers brought their own liberating ideas. Here’s our

best picks of the themes for this season:

1. Nearly Nude

Call it beige, skin-tone, or nude, it’s the new black for this season! The designers took the risk of turning the neutrals to something exciting—and it definitely paid off. One of the major looks that quickly emerged in the runway are from Albert Andrada, Ronald Mendoza, Jaki Peñalosa, and Raoul Ramirez.

Albert Andrada

Raoul Ramirez

Ronald Mendoza

Jaki Penalosa

Yako Reyes

2. Volume-on-Volume

Loose top and baggy pants in one ensemble? Yes, it works, and yes, this tandem gives sexy a new meaning. A timely and apt flair for our type of weather, this style is definitely wearable. The fabrics are light and soft, thus creating an airy feel when worn. Check out the collections of Jun Jun Cambe, Oz Go, Norman Noriega, and Vania Romoff.

Jun Jun Cambe

Martin Bautista

Norman Noriega

Oz Go

Vania Romoff

3. Nouveau Sportswear

And then there’s the sporty look—a twist of boyish and relaxed ensembles. Designers who felt the urge of exploiting the athletics to vie for mass appeal are Martin Bautista, Richie Bondoc, Veejay Floresca, Santi Obcena, and Xernan Orticio.

Richie Bondoc

Matin Bautista

Veejay Floresca

Xernan Orticio

4. Summer Sorbets

While some designers chose to play with the darker hues of the season,

some definitely took a delightful and refreshing route of experimenting with

pastels. You can definitely feel the excitement as pieces by Happy Andrada,

Ronaldo Arnaldo, Frederick Policarpio, and Randali Solomon were showed

off in the runway.

Ronaldo Arnaldo

Yako Reyes

Frederick Policarpio

Randall Solomon

Happy Andrada

5. Cropped top Redux

Baring your midriff might have been a thing of the past. But, it has surely been slowly making its comeback. Designers Tina Daniac, Anthony Ramirez, Eric de los Santos played with cuts, shapes, and colors to communicate one thing: sexy abs is sensational!

Eric De Los Santos

Anthony Ramirez

Dave Ocampo

Oz Go

Tina Daniac

Santi Obcena

6. All that Jazz

The bling. From beads, glitters and metals to lace, the designers played

around these materials to create texture as the new form of appliqué. The

addition of sheer, over and above the pieces, and the play of unique patterns

made each ensemble more interesting in the runway. All these are

cued from the opulent collection of Philipp Tampus, the dark romantics

of Bandoix Flores, to the mysteriously sexy mademoiselle look by Jerome

Salaya Ang.

Bandoix Flores

Jerome Salaya Ang

Alodia Cecilia

Chris Diaz

Philipp Tampus

Lastly, I save the best for last, thanks alot  to my friend Michelle Carag, who edited and reviewed my article! 

Until Next!

Asian Dragon Weddings: Shoe and Bag Editorial

Kaye Awatin styled this Shoe-Bag Editorial, and helped her of course, I supported all my interns, to become an up and coming Editorial/Celebrity Stylist, so watch out for Kaye! 

Released in Asian Dragon Weddings Mag 2013-14, an annual release catering  as a perfect guide to Chinese Weddings.

Jimmy Choo Heels and Aranaz clutch

Aranaz Bags

Prada kitty heels

Paul Herrera bags

Michael Antonio heels

Prada 

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 Jimmy Choo

Photography: Jerby Tebelin

Styling: Kaye Awatin

Style Weekend: Ms World 2013 Megan Young

When Megan Young won Ms. World Philippines, I thought why not do an editorial of her? I'm not a beauty pageant fan, I just love to witness the show occasionally but there's something about Megan that I'm drawn to do a must-have editorial shoot.   

This shoot actually is just a mere luck I guess... I believe the universe aligned with my master plan.  It was Sat/Sun and I thought why not just text Mau of Mercator since I saw previous  IG posting that she is somehow connected with the agency.  I texted Mau if its possible to have a shoot of her, just 2-3 hours will do. Luckily Mau confimed that Megan has only has this specified free time, Tues, 2-5pm ONLY! 

I immediately texted EIC Ms Liza Ilarde if we can do a cover story before her departure to Bali for Ms. World competition.  "YES, I thought she's busy, let's do an interview as well.  Thanks Jear", Liza replied, and so the saying goes, the rest is history!

One of the cover option of Megan! 

The photo that made it on the cover! Uber thanks as well to Photographer Bj Pascual who said Yes as well for this shoot! 

Check out the inspiration, and behind the scene looks!

Note that we need to execute pulls and the look for 1 day, that's Monday since the shoot is Tues. Here's some of the looks we made for the editorial.

 The official out takes released.

Our inspiration is the Film Noir, mid-century, waist detailed skirts, coat skirt, pencil and semi circle, and embodied by Grace Kelly, in a modern approach.  Of course, we are not Milan or Paris so we need to come up with a chic look yet very relatable to SW readers as well.  Hope you like it.

 One of the fave layout.

So proud of the styling team who are greatly involved in putting up the look, deliberation is tough but I know you are always ready to be part of the final cut of layouts. People just sometimes see the final look and how each layout or styling is done and looks easy or uninspired but we know we got a hell a lot of work just to execute in ONE day. THANK YOU!

Photography: Bj Pascual

Styling: Jear De Mc Cuttac + Kaye Awatin

Styling Associates: Cara Obligado, Patrick Pleno, Carvey Samonte

Make Up: Fatima Rabago

Hair: Mark Familara

Special thanks to Ms Liza and SW Team for the support.

Shout out to Mau and Mercator as well for making the shoot possible.

Engagament Styling: Anna and Michael Nillo

I usually refuse Prenup shoot because 1. its cheesy, 2. boring, and 3. so traditional, but that was before when I was single! 

This is actually shot last year and I almost missed this, so much LOVE and PASSION of these two crazy love birds... We'll probably because I'm single that time when we are shooting but better late than never right?  Thing is, when I checked the photos I'm so engulfed by their affection with each other.

This is honestly my 1st Prenup or Engagement shoot, and I just love it! So thankful of Anna for booking me on this shoot, and sincerely to her friend so bad I missed out her name here, for recommending me to Anna.  Thank you so much guys!

  Check out the photos and story below.

 Like the typical prenup I wanted them to have a very casual chic look to a fashion editorial feel.

I prepped a Story board for them from the outfits to the hair and make up.

Our 1st to 2nd layout I want still to be relatable, casual, relaxed for them to be easy and get comfortable for the shoot, since afterall they are just real people and not models.

The 3rd to 4th set is injected with fashion, attitude and to have a feel of fashion editorial-ish type.  

One of the fave set where Mike played Christina Perri's song, A Thousand Years during the rooftop, sunset shoot.  It's so romantic, very lovely, and I truly got chills not because of Tagaytay's cool breeze but of these two passion, love and affection to each other (MAJOR GOOSEBUMPS!, Promise!).

I wish all the best of you Anna and Mike! Spread some love and inspirations, can't wait to see how your love story flourished over time!

Love you guys! God bless!

Photography: J Lucas Reyes

Hair & Makeup: Clarence Esposo

Styling: Jear De Mc Cuttac

Gowns: Joel Escober & Chris Diaz

Venue: Meteora Tagaytay