FIDA: Inclinations

Last April 21 of 2013, The Fashion Institute of Design and Arts held their very first Graduation Fashion Show at the Atrium at SM Lanang Premiere. This is the event where all the graduating students present a collection each as a rite for finishing their course in FIDA. 

Some of the undergrads also showcased a maximum of 2 garments each and should be in white.Neil Jimlani, Gladys Buenacosta, Yvette Lopez, Nicole Calope, Catherine Autor, Julia Ilarde,Marjorie Macale, Dollie Cabahug, Arjhovic Maglasang, Jasmine Castillo, Bernadette Obiso, April Carolino and Ron Santos all shared the spotlight proving to everyone that they could be the next big things.

Here are the graduates who showcased their collection during the show:

EMILE BUENBRAZO featured his collection entitled NOMADS: PARU/ PARO. A set composed of 2 to 3 piece garments inspired tribal legends. The cuts were all classic elegant with an ethnic twist.

WATCH EMILE'S MOTION EDITORIAL HERE

KRISTINE DY's MIDNITE put on the label "fierce" on an everyday working woman as she placed blazers and lady's suits on another level. She utilized the elegant black, red and midnight blue to fill up her collection.

WATCH KRISTINE DY'S MOTION EDITORIAL HERE

KYRIE BANOS's METAMORPHOSIS all shocked the audience with it's playful yet alluring garments. With its bubbly colors of pink, blue and yellow, it's feels like Candy Crush on the runway. 

DIANE CORPUS's collection, “SVELTE”, was my favorite among the bunch. It was classic yet elegant as she used clean cuts with admirable craftsmanship in her sewing. You can really never go wrong with white. Yet Diane put a little twist of gold in there. Awesome!

WATCH DIANE CORPUS'S MOTION EDITORIAL HERE

MARLON SUAN was the only designer who featured Men's wear in D CULTURE. It features an interesting take on the typical suit as Marlon put in Geometric shapes and lines in addition to colors.

WATCH MARLON SUAN'S MOTION EDITORIAL HERE

WILSON LIMON (WNL) was just a blast! Every piece in the collection was just so elegantly designed. I love how he mixed up the hard and the soft element to the garments which made it so gorgeous.

It was indeed a good batch of designers. To the graduates, Congratulations!

Check out the highlights during the show. (Photo credits to Mr. John Gorre and Mr. Paco Bustamante)

Categories: Fashion, Fashion Show, FIDA, Graduation, Model, SM, SM Lanang

Walter Quijada's Summer End Fashion Show

"Dreams do come true" a famous phrase from the ultimate Anne-bisyosa, Anne Curtis always says. And indeed it does. Fashion Designer Walter Quijada became a Fairy god-mother for a night making precious fantasies into a reality.

The show took place last May 23, 2012 at CAP Auditorium.

Personally, i never expected the show would turn out to be such. I had the opportunity to witness one of Walter's earlier fashion show (Summer Solstice held in Station 91, March 2012) and comparisons are inevitable. It was unusual to see the auditorium filled with family and friends of models. It was fun!

The show started with a quote from Genesis: At the beginning there was darkness" (or something like that). Then came out veiled ladies (which kind of reminded me of Morticia Adams of Adams Family) wearing exquisite dresses in black. I really admire the creativity in starting the show so dark yet divine and how it transcended into something lively, playful and full of colors.

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

The first part of the show consists of outfits of colorful shades. Most of the clothes has simple yet unique cuts and structure suitable for everyday wear. It has a relaxing vibe appropriate for that last minute summer splash or just having fun in the sun just before the rainy season begins.

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

Photo by Dale Agustin

The second part was filled with formal wears and bridal collection with excellently tailored structures. The cuts and details surely contributed to the elegance of the whole look of the collection.

But what captured my interest are the models wearing the collection. They aren't the usual models that I've seen  in previous fashion shows I've attended to (and believe me when i say I've been to a lot). i see the adversities and uniqueness of these models that i don't usually see walking in the regular runway. I've also seen the potentials with their passion and flare which are rare-finds these days. Surely, they still could use some improvement and still can blossom to their best. yet, they are still fresh and young so there's no need to rush. 

I look forward in attending shows like such! 

My Rating: 3 inspiring stars!

Photo Credits to Mr. Dale Agustin at http://www.facebook.com/daleagustinphotos

Categories: Begginer, Designer, Fashion, Fashion Show, Model