Cary-d Away!

Oh my... Being MIA (Missing in Action) for a while gave me sO much blog backlogs and I haven't even finished my Love to Wedding Blog series yet. Oh, where shall I start?!? 

I guess, by me asking... How was your long weekend? 
Mine was hectic, fulfilling and absolutely FUN!

FEAT #1 --- After three years of dreaming to attend the Philippine Fashion Week, I finally got the time AND the TICKETS to go to every fashionista's favorite week of the year, or should I say season? 

I almost gave up trying to score some tickets to see at least few shows, and on starry night, I finally got an email invite from the Philippine Fashion Week Live to select the show I want to attend. 

I had a LOT of choices actually, but given my semi-tight schedule last weekend, I opted for the best choice and see the show of one of the renowned Filipino Designers I really look up to- Cary Santiago. 

I really love Cary Santiago... Like, if I'll ever be a fashion designer like what I envisioned myself to be when I was younger, I think I'll be sharing the same design esthetic as his. 

October 26, 2012
SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia

To describe the show in the simplest manner, the show was a feast for the senses. I didn't appreciate the SFX choice at first but as the models walk the runway and showcase the collection one by one, I found myself in awe and literally holding my breath for some time because of sheer amazement. Few pieces were actually featured on Preview magazine September issue already yet I was still blown away when I saw them walk the runway. The catwalk choreography was also different because you see two to three models walk the runway in a synchronized fashion, you can't decide where to look because all the clothes are just so stunning. The music, the mood, the stellar collection showcased in a jaw-dropping visual presentation, it was like experiencing an orchestra in Fashion. 

Here's few of my favorite pieces from that night.

Want to see more of Cary Santiago's Spring-Summer 2013 collection?

Apologies if I just pulled photos from Stylebible.ph. I wanted to give Cary Santiago's designs justice and I don't think I can do that with my own photos at this actual vantage point.

And here I am on the runway. *Well, almost touching the runway...* 

And look who I luckily bumped into? Famous designers and brothers, John and Paul Herrera, my mentors at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines way back when I took short courses on Fashion Design. I was supposed to see their show yesterday but I had an important family gathering to attend to (barristers' salubong for my bro-in-law! #wootwoot). Good thing Stylebible.ph keeps me in the loop of what's happening in #PFWSS2013. 

See John Herrera and Paul Herrera's Collection 

at the Magnum Presents Ready to Wear Collection.

xoxo, 

The Clueless Mrs.

Forward march to Fashion Week

I've desired year after year to attend the famed Philippine Fashion Week but for some reason, I was never been fortunate enough to get to any of the shows, EVER!!!!!! (Forgive the heavy exclamation marks, I'm really that frustrated.)

Well, my absence MUST end now and I cannot afford to miss the biggest fashion event in the Philippines this time. 

I must say, It will not be easy... I'd need to pull strings, even ropes, to be in the crowd of passionate Fashion disciples at this very important week. Here's a glimpse at what you can expect at the event.

Oh by the way, if you are interested, the Show Schedule is already up! 

Get a chance to score some tickets too by registering here.

From what I've researched, there's going to be a fashion explosion from proud Filipino designers and retail empires. *biting my nails now*

To add to a fashiontastic week, famed international Fashion Designer, Lesley Mobo, will also stage his very first and biggest-ever Fashion Gala on October 29, 2012 at the SM Arena.

You might be more familiar with him for his 2008 underwear capsule collection for Bench, which I think he did very very well. 

This by-invitation show, dubbed "Colours Gala: Lesley Mobo," is presented by Cignal Digital TV Broadcast, and is a project of civic leader and fashion supporter Kaye Tinga, to benefit Save the World and Light Tomorrow Project, to be directed by Ariel Lozada. 

Mobo's collection for the gala is inspired by Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" - "a metaphor for an antidote to modernism and a collection signaling a return to craftsmanship, tradition and culture," as explained by Lesley Mobo himself. 

On October 30, the day after his gala, Mobo will also hold a much awaited trunk show of his designs. (source) Not sure exactly where and what time though...

International fashion designer, Lesley Mobo.

For those living in the outskirts of Metro Manila, here's a quick map to the Mall of Asia Complex.

Don't be left behind, follow Philippine Fashion Week 

by liking their Facebook Fanpage 

or @PHFashionWeek #PHFashionWeek #PHFW

xoxo,

The Clueless Mrs.