EXHIBIT 2013 - DANGEROUS LIAISONS

FASHION INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Graduation Show 2012

TOP 10 Collections

DANGEROUS LIAISONS

EMIR YAMAMOTO

JOY CHICANO

ADRIAN SAHAGUN

 BRYAN PERALTA

JINGGAY SERAG

 JIEZL SUNGA

Photographed by Rxandy Capinpin
Assisted by Ace Dela Pena
Styling by Ryuji Shiomitsu
Assisted by Edrick Paz and Ynna Mayor
Makeup by Hanna Pechon @ SHU UEMURA
Hair by Jacky Pante @ JACKY PANTE SALON
Models: Natalia Diniz, Elle Hollman, Lorence and Clarence Alcantara
Shot on location at ABLAZA Residence
Special Thanks to Jun Jun Ablaza and Josephine Alcantara

GLACY RICABLANCA

 LOVE SIOCO

GENO VELASCO

 GARETH AMPIL

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PHILIPPINE STAR YSTYLE x FIP Graduation Show 2013 by Ryuji Shiomitsu

PHILIPPINE STAR
YSTYLE

Fashion Institute of the Philippines
Graduation Show 2013

YOUTH IN FOCUS

Young Fashion Institute grads grapple the notion of identity: Who are they? Who they want to design for? What is their purpose in design?

In bridging the gap between classic technique and innovative silhouettes, these new graduates are participating in an age-old experiment in design. In finding their voice, they discover their sense of purpose. Our job is to see if its a voice worth hearing. Here, a gander of  10 new collections from 10 brand-spanking new designers.

by Ryuji Shiomitsu

 XIOTI CHIU

 KEVIN DEL POSO

FRANKIE GALAGNARA

 YAYANG BAUTISTA

 JOEL ANDRADE

AILYN LAU

Photographed by Rxandy Capinpin
Assisted by Diego Lee and Billy Cuevas
Styling by Ryuji Shiomitsu
Assisted by Keith Angelo and Frankie Galagnara
Makeup by Hanna Pechon @ SHU UEMURA
Hair by Ace Dela Pena
Models: Whiney Johns and Dailos Ramos

Production Design by Chicco Rodriguez
Special Thanks to Aram Loe

 PIA GAJASAN

 ERIKA GANA

THALIA JAVIER

KANNAH SIMBULAN

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FASHION INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES Graduation 2013 Presskit by Aram Loe

 

Creative Direction by Aram Loe

Photographed by Rxandy Capinpin

Styling by Ryuji Shiomitsu, Loi Villarama and Ched Dalogaog

Makeup by Hanna Pechon

Hair by Divad Medina and Jacky Pante

Models: Anna Bradborn, Dada Wolf, Krystal Espiritu and Olivia Danah Song

Special thanks to Sir Jun Jun Ablaza for providing the accessories for this photoshoot, FIP Makati and FIP Ortigas

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EXCESS-ORIES

I especially love Accessories. It is one of the best ways to update a look, make an ensemble from boring to vavoom! The equation of Cycle + Celebrity = TREND (as according to WhoWhatWear by Hillary Kerr and Katherine Power. Who i adore! i recommend everyone to grab a copy of their book! i even made it compulsory for my fashion styling students in FIP to buy a copy. Ill discuss that in another blog entry) paved way to a fast revolving trend cycle powered by celebrities. Whatever they wear (the trendsetters/the living fashion icons/the fashionphiles ofcourse) instantly becomes a norm on what the mass (thats us) will wear. ''IT'' status on Bags, Shoes and Excessories are a by-product of this phenomenon. Best examples of this are the following:

The Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag (launched in Spring 2001 together with the Le Dix and the Lariat) now in many varieties

and

The CHANEL Maxi XL Jumbo 2.55 (I especially love the RED)

Both bags were pictured in the arms of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Kelly Osbourne, Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow and ofcourse Nicole Ritchie (among others)

The paparazzi or the unlikely on/off bestfriend of the celebrities are at fault of this cult following on what celebrities wear. TMZ, Us Weekly, et. al. made available the images of off-duty celebrities. This made the designers create even more outstanding pieces and stylist scour for new groundbreaking/ heartstoping/ breathetaking accessories to feature.

And now comes the fun part. Finding amazing designer shoes. My friend photographer Rxandy Capinpin showed me the website of Footwear Designer Kobi Levi. I was amazed how visual and conceptual the shoes were! Here are some of the pieces i loved!

XXX Pumps (2010)

Blow Pumps (2010)

Banana Slip Ons

The Chewing Gum

Market Platforms (1998)

Kobi Levi graduated from Bezalel Academy of Art & Design, Jerusalem in 2001. Specializing in footwear design and development/making. He is a freelance designer. He is designing his own Men Shoe line named Tel-Aviv, Israel. He also designs industrial footwear in both Italy, China and Brazil and Presented his designs in various exhibitions in Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, Tokyo, Verona, St.Etienne, Berlin et.al.

He said in his profile: " In my artistic footwear design the shoe is my canvas. The trigger to create a new piece comes when an idea, a concept and/or an image comes to mind. The combination of the image and footwear creates a new hybrid and the design/concept comes to life. The piece is a wearable sculpture. It is "alive" with/out the foot/body. Most of the inspirations are out of the "shoe-world", and give the footwear an extreme transformation. The result is usually humoristic with a unique point of view about footwear. Another aspect of the creation is the realization. All the pieces are hand-made in my studio. The challenging technical development is the key to bring the design to life in the best way."

For more check out his website

Kobi Levi Design

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