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Displaying 5 post(s) tagged as "couture"

Oct

24

2011

A cape and a 70s vibe

Tags: couture, designer, outfit of the day

I don't really watch America's Next Top Model, but I do check it out sometimes when I channel surf (and that in itself is rare, as I'd rather be online than watch TV). So apparently, in ANTM cycle 16,...
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Oct

19

2011

Behind the scenes: Michael Cinco fashion show at the Red Cross Ball

Tags: couture, designer, events, fashion, models, philippine fashion, work

Last year, while we were still students of Noel Manapat under DFW, we went backstage to help prepare for the Red Cross Ball's fashion show which featured the works of Furne One.  We were back this ye...
7 Comments » ...

Aug

24

2011

Spiffying up for The First Philippine Fashion Ball

Tags: couture, events, fashion, models, philippine fashion

I guest blogged for Lauren, a wordy article describing my experience in prepping for The First Philippine Fashion Ball and being part of the organizing committee.  Since that was written weeks ago, I...
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Aug

30

2009

Behind the scenes of MESA Designer Wear shoot

Tags: couture, designer, make up, models, photography, styling, work

So finally we were able to shoot for Mae Aguinaldo's clothes last Saturday. I was really anxious to get this done, especially after having it postponed the first time around. It's not just styling for...
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Aug

17

2009

MESA Designer Wear by Mae Aguinaldo

Tags: couture, designer, models, photography, styling, work

My idea for the shoot, or at least for the half of it, was high street styling on white background. I was a little anxious about the white background because so many things could've gone wrong with it...
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