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Happy Holidays!
How's your vacay so far? few more days and were all going back to work/school. Mine's still toxic but I'm having fun kahit papano. haha I still go out sometimes! anyway here's the other half of my december in photos:
My room is in its messiest because I was working on my thesis mockups this past few nights, and this is the mess I create every night. lol
I have to buy another roll of double-sided tape, scotch tape, pins and mighty bond. naubos ko na lahat. lol
time for surprise announcement!
I almost forgot I have to tally entries for my satchel giveaway! haha but here it is now:
Conrgratulations to: Tanya Baldovino
you win my satchel + accessories giveaway!
please email/tweet me your contact details :)
Thanks to everyone who joined although Im kinda neglecting my blog, kidding.
Will blog as much as I can this 2012, (except feb - hell month)
Labels: december, gifts, giveaway, life, personal
December so far
You may have noticed I've been MIA. I could hardly find time to blog because I've been focusing on my thesis, we've got 2 weeks left before our 100% endorsement. And with that two weeks, I mean that's dec 19 to january 2 -- which is what you call "christmas break" for others but for me, it's not. haha
Well I hope I can have dec 24-25 and 31 as MY break :P
tomorrow's the shoot for my thesis ads and I'm really praying it goes well. I'm actually having last minute dilemmas but thank God I got a solution.
on another note, I haven't blogged about this but my bestfriend came home from aussie this december!
If I'm taking a break with thesis, I'm probably out with her.
so I wish this isn't my only personal post for december. haha lol.
will try my best to blog about the holidays. ttfn!
Labels: friends, personal, school, thesis
PHILIPPINE FASHION’S NEWEST BLOOD OF ASPIRING TOP DESIGNERS
Profiling the 18 fashion hopefuls the industry should lookout for.
Manila, Philippines – December 2011 – As the challenges in MEGA’s Young Designers
Competition 2012 begin, let’s take a look on each of the designers will battle for their mark in the industry.
Nikita Agatha boasts of being able to do anything from scratch. She picked up her flair for
fashion from her grandmother and mom who loved dressing her up when she was little.
She considers Sari Yap, editor in chief of MEGA Magazine, as the judge to please, urging
Nikita to carefully think of her designs. She cites Alexander McQueen as her idol for his out
of this world construction of outfits that women can wear.
Dino Bancoro recently started as a fashion designer sharing that the pieces he presented
during the audition were his first ever creations. Through YDC, he hopes to learn more on
pattern making and sewing since he has yet to formally study fashion design. He admits
that he still needs polishing but is proud to say that he has the vision and creativity that
would amaze people.
Hazel Cargado is a registered nurse. However, after graduating and passing the board,
Hazel felt lost. Eventually, she decided to go back to what she really wanted. After finding a
fashion design school in Manila, she quickly grabbed the opportunity to learn. Through
YDC, she hopes to find her personal directions in design.
Mara Chua has a motto that anything and everything can be inspiring. He believes that to
be successful, talent is not enough. He sharpened his technical skills in pattern making and
learned sewing through a seamstress who made his clothes. He cites Rei Kawakubo and
Bjork as inspirations that allowed him to expand his horizons and stretch his aesthetic.
Kirby Cruz wants to represent his feelings through his designs. His goal is to have an
identity that makes his pieces unique. As a fresh fashion graduate, he feels the need for
the right exposure and he believes YDC is the best venue for him. He loves the design of
Hussein Chalayan and Alexander McQueen since Kirby is fascinated where these designers
find their concepts and ideas.
Ched Dalogaog is a fashion instructor at one of the top fashion schools in Manila. He tells
a story with his creations, incorporating pop culture and considering the modern women
who will wear them. He believes his edge is his understanding of color, textures and fabrics
that other designers take for granted. By joining YDC, he hopes to establish a brand that he
can introduce to MEGA, hoping to also be acknowledged in the industry.
Corleen Duero specializes in constructing basics but still adding a touch of style. Hailing all
the way from Surigao, Corleen is proud to represent the south and hopes to be a designer
who can bridge fashion and design from Manila to Mindanao. He admires Issey Miyake,
always remembering the quote of the designer, “These clothes are no wrappings, you can
understand them the way you want, you can wear them the way you want.”
Oz Go’s designs dwell on futuristic and experimental looks. At a young age, he discovered
his affinity for fashion when he became obsessed with drawing her mother’s wedding
gown. He took a course in fashion design and eventually mounted a show during Philippine
Fashion Week. Being the younger brother of singer Rachelle Ann Go, he is proud to mention
that they still share the same room and creates outfits for her to wear.
Robin Gundran is the youngest member of this year’s competition. At 18 years old, he
showed his creations and wowed the judges during the go-see. He received negative
remarks from a lot of people who did not believe in his passion. However, he turned this
into his motivation. He knows that with perseverance, he can show his detractors that he
can get past them, and achieve fame and success.
Ann Lorio is an industrial engineer from Cavite who wanted to shift to fashion design.
Despite her parents’ initial doubts on her dream, she travelled to Manila and worked to buy
a sewing machine. After seeing her passion, her parents eventually showed support to her.
With her background in engineering, Ann attacks a design starting with the structure. As a
YDC contestant, she wants to learn and make her mark as a designer.
Cristian Mallabo believes that God has a purpose why he’s alive and in the competition.
His mother attempted to abort him but he survived. For as long as he can remember, he’s
had a passion for clothes. He was motivated when friends and family started to ask him to
create party clothes for them. He wants to be known as a designer who can brave through
any challenge and hopes to win in order to give back to his aunt and sisters.
Porfi Medina thinks of fashion more as a form of activism and advocacy. When he was in
elementary, Porfi’s grandmother opened a dress shop. At that tender age, he would observe
the fabrics and sewing, starting his dream to become a fashion designer. He views his
craft as a form of expression, translating social issues and its relevance into ensembles. He
wishes to convey a message on pressing issues in society with every design he makes.
Renan Pacson simply wants to make his family proud. He initially took up Hotel and
Restaurant Management but eventually found his calling in fashion. He studied Clothing
Technology and was lucky to have the support of his parents. Luckily, he was accepted not
based on his audition pieces, but based on how he packaged himself. His biggest challenge
is to find his signature aesthetic and intends to find this in YDC.
Ismael Palma tried his luck during the auditions for the first season of Gen M: YDC but did
not make the cut. At that time, he still did not know how to sew so he took his failure as an
opportunity to improve. He decided to learn more about sewing and developing his
designs. He was accepted this year and shares that whatever the judges say, he will keep in
mind and apply.
Erica Panlilio hopes to dress up Katy Perry because of her fun playful personality. She
started looking up and imbibing the stylish attitude of her grandmother when she was
young. During the go-see, she had a major setback because the judges thought that she
had a styling problem. Still, she was chosen to be one of the finalists and she believes that
through YDC, she can grow and become a top designer.
Ram Silva designs for a cause. He intends to help the dying weaving community in Panay
and Iloilo. During the go-see, judges were surprised with his mix of native materials to
create a modern look. He keeps in mind the advice of Sari Yap, EIC of MEGA magazine, that
what other designers learn outside in six months to a year, they can experience and learn in
YDC in two months.
Mary Ty is inspired by YDC alumna Furne One, hoping to be as successful as him. Mary
has never joined a fashion competition because of her fear of rejection. She tried her luck
by joining Philippine Fashion Week but did not succeed. Edwin Ao, another YDC alumna,
urged her to join the upcoming YDC. Her quirky comments amused the judges and are sure
to liven the intense challenges for the YDC hopefuls.
Geoffrey Zordilla has always wanted to study fashion design. Initially, he had to struggle
with his parents’ disbelief. Still, he pursued his dreams and is currently a fashion design
student. He is enthusiastic to experience YDC’s challenges and to learn how to mingle
with fellow designers. Nature inspires him, feeling relaxed and comfortable in its serene
environment.
Support and vote for your favorite designers through the online poll and the auction
of their creations at www.Megastyle.ph. Keep watching the MEGA Young Designers
Competition 2012 every Saturday, 7 pm on ETC, with replays every Sunday at 10 am.
Generation MEGA Season 3: The MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012 was created for TV
by the MEGA Publishing Group.
For more information on the MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012, visit
www.megastyle.ph. Like us on Facebook <www.facebook.com/megamagazine> and follow us
on Twitter <www.twitter.com/mega_magazine> for more updates.
Labels: Generation Mega, Mega Publishing, megastyle.ph, Young Designers Competition
A DECADE OF FASHION AND INNOVATION WITH MEGA YDC
The biggest running fashion competition in the country makes a comeback
Manila, Philippines – December 2011 – MEGA Magazine’s mission of bringing the best in Philippine fashion springs anew with the comeback of the biggest running fashion competition in the country: Generation MEGA Season 3: MEGA Young Designer’s Competition 2012.
“The MEGA YDC was conceived because MEGA wanted to contribute something to the industry. The best way to do that was to discover young designers and infuse new blood to the industry. That’s what we wanted to do then and that’s what we wanted to do now,” shares MEGA’s editor-in-chief Sari Yap. “What sets YDC apart is that we take the career of a designer end to end to heart. When we pick a designer, we make sure we follow through to make his/her career a good one”, adds Yap.
This year’s fashion council includes MEGA’s editor-in-chief Sari Yap, top designer Avel Bacudio and fashion model Raya Mananquil. MEGA’s fashion editor Angela Alarcon meanwhile serves as the resident mentor.
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| Angela Alarcon MEGA Fashion Editor, Sari Yap MEGA Founder and EIC and Avel Bacudio top fashion designer |
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| The long queue of aspiring designers. |
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| The panel checking every detail of the creations |
In its first episode, a colorful array of aspiring designers from all over the country took a chance and braved the spotlight. Some designers impressed while others had a bitter taste of reality. It was a tough challenge to get the approval of the fashion council but in the end,18 finalists were chosen. Before announcing the first challenge of the season, Ms. Amina Aranaz Alunan, creative director and co-founder of the School of Fashion and the Arts (SOFA), welcomed all the designers as SOFA will serve as the designers’ fashion headquarters.
The true characters of the designers will be revealed. The designers were tasked to create outfits that symbolize “Proud to Be Me”. But, an additional challenge lies ahead. They must be able to channel their past, look for an object or childhood memory, and use it as an inspiration for their design.
Going with the memorable November 2011 cover shoot of MEGA, the challengers were sent off to busy Tutuban to purchase their materials. It was a shock to the designers as they all knew that December is bad time to go to Divisoria. Still, some designers immediately knew what they wanted, some found the fabrics they needed, but some were at a lost. Afterwards, they were all sent back to SOFA to create their pieces.
Through the interviews and interactions with fellow designers, the characters of each contestant were exposed. 18 fashion hopefuls. 8 runway finalists. 1 ultimate winner. Who will be the last designer standing? This time around, the runway can be anywhere.
Keep watching the MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012 every Saturday, 7 pm on ETC,
with replays every Sunday at 10 am. For more information on the MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012, visit www.megastyle.ph. Like us on Facebook <facebook.com/megamagazine> and follow us on Twitter <twitter.com/mega_magazine> for more updates.
Generation MEGA Season 3: The MEGA Young Designers Competition 2012 was created for TV
by the MEGA Publishing Group.
Labels: Generation Mega, Mega Magazine, Mega Publishing, YDC, Young Designers Competition
Are you ready to SALE this CHRISTMAS? (giveaway)
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So what are you waiting for?
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this coming
DECEMBER 10 & 11, 2011
10:00am to 10:00pm
and guess what? I am giving away 10 FREE PASSES to the first 10 who tweet me "I want free passes to #Port88Bazaar from fasche.org @tatieaquino" gets passes! please don't forget to include your full name!
Labels: bazaar, christmas, port88, shopping
Fund raising!
I need to raise funds for my very magastos fashion thesis. I am selling dresses, blazers, perfumes, and accessories (feather and tassel). I opened an online shop recently: so-fasche. I'd appreciate if you buy, it will really help me a lot. help me graduate :)
check out my fb online shop: https://www.facebook.com/so.fasche
Labels: blazer, colored blazers, dress, low price, shop