As a kid, LEGO bricks are one of the most memorable toys that i got. It's the kind of toy that motivates you to use your boundless imagination to be able to create a world of your own made out of bricks. This colorful bricks might be tiny, but it has already bought joys to kids and kids at heart from different parts of the world for many years now.
Last June 3, the Grand Launch and Unveiling of It’s
More Fun in the Philippines with LEGO exhibit was held at the SM Lanang Premiere’s Atrium. The exhibit embraces the Department of Tourism’s
slogan and shows the beauty and diversity of the Philippines through a
fascinating display of bricks and colors. It will be shown at The Atrium, SM
Lanang Premier from June 3-30, 2013. This in line with the observance of Independence Day where in SM Lanang
Premier partnered with LEGO, the world’s leading maker of toy building bricks,
and Toy Kingdom as they bring to Davao City and Mindanao the first and largest-ever LEGO
Philippine map exhibit.
The LEGO exhibit has finally made its way to Davao
City after its run at SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa-The Block and SM City Cebu
in the past years. Highly creative and educational, it showcases the country’s
spectacular landmarks, icons and tourist attractions, providing an opportunity
for mall shoppers of all ages to learn more about the Philippines. At the same
time, it also helps promote love of country and national pride among Filipinos.
The Unveiling event was hosted by Mutya ng Davao Title holder Ms. Resci Rizada
Before the event commenced, the guest were entertained by native musicians
Guest were also serenaded by Filipino Folk songs
Security is tight so that no one could get a premature sneak of the art works
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.
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.
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!
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.
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)
As a kid, LEGO bricks are one of the most memorable toys that i got. It's the kind of toy that motivates you to use your boundless imagination to be able to create a world of your own made out of bricks. This colorful bricks might be tiny, but it has already bought joys to kids and kids at heart from different parts of the world for many years now.
