METRO Magazine November 2013 - CHECKS and CADENCES by Onin Lorente

METRO Magazine
November 2013

CHECKS AND CADENCES

Photographed by Onin Lorente
Styling by Ryuji Shiomitsu
Makeup by Anton Patdu and Al De Leon
Hair by Renz Pangilinan
Models: Chat Almarvez (Ford NY), Zandra Sta. Maria (CalCarries PH) and Krystal Espiritu
Assistant Stylist: Lord Rebueno, Baron Solomon, Tashie De Leon and Zoe Alabanza
Special thanks to Loi Villarama and Jennifer Sevilla-Go of LYNELLES

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Manila Bulletin STYLEWEEKEND - ANATOMY OF THE NEXT TOP MODEL

 ANATOMY OF THE NEXT TOP MODEL

featuring cover girl STEPHANIE RETUYA

Photographed by Rxandy Capinpin
Assisted by Jerby Tebelin
Creative Direction and Styling by Ryuji Shiomitsu
Assisted by Edrick Paz
Art Direction by Ken Batino
Makeup by Hanna Pechon @ SHU UEMURA
Hair by Jacky Pante @ JACKY PANTE SALON

Special Thanks to Paris Delas Alas, Julius Carl Go and Rutherford Perez
 
 
 
 
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Manila Bulletin - GOTHIC OVERTURE by Rxandy Capinpin

MANILA BULLETIN

October 26, 2012

GOTHIC OVERTURE

Photographed by Rxandy Capinpin
Assisted by Jerby Tebelin
Styling by Ryuji Shiomitsu
Assisted by Ynna Mayor
Makeup by Hanna Pechon @ SHU UEMURA
Hair by Katchie Mejias @ L'OREAL PROFESSIONEL
Production Design by Red Mil
Model: Danica Magpantay @ CalCarries International Models Philippines

 

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TOPSHOP SS2011: Snake Valley

Taking cue from 70s bohemian hippie cowboy meets contemporary music festival gypsy rocker girl the international mega brand TOPSHOP conjures up the fancy of wear-it-as-you-like-it feeling all over again with perfect combinations of fringe kiminos, snake skin hot pants, croshet waistcoats, multi-print billowy sheer chiffon tops, ponchos,...

you get the drift of it... its all about layers, layers and layers of Topshop.

Here are the photos from the SS2011 Lookbook.

Among the 4 Topshop trends for SS2011, I could see that this collection could be easily translated in a very sartorial way by the many fashionphiles/ fashion bloggers/ fashionistas here in Manila. I tell you im definitely considering those loose Caftan/Poncho tops.

Sometimes dressing up in layers is just the way to go... for love and free spirit of it all.

Special thanks to Inez and Valerie of RSSI for sharing the

SS2011 Lookbook of TOPSHOP

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A good way to start 2011, is to cover your planners.

After seeing that burn book on MEAN GIRLS, i knew i had to make my own.

It had been my tradition to always make covers for my planner. I started making it in college and i think im going to continue until i have no use for a planner anymore (i doubt it)

I just finished making my 2011 Planner today. I took inspiration from the Spring 2011 Trends (Punk and Color Blocking) in making the moodboards.

Heres the front cover

and the back cover

i even pasted an homage to Andy Warhol on the first page of the dreary planner.

Thank you Vogue, Elle, Preview and Mega for the images. They served me well. lol

so guys what do you think? have i made the right covers?

...at least now my planner is not so dreary anymore. 2011 i love you already.

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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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