When I joined Stylissimo Sessions last May, the culminating night was nowhere near my head. I was only too happy to be in the workshop as each session with the mentors was an inspiring experience. Now look where this advemture led me. June 19, 2011 – Culminating Night. At 1:30pm I brought my dresses at the Teatro Casino, Waterfront Hotel. I [...]

This blog entry is about how my little black dress collection evolved and came to life. For Stylissimo Sessions Culminating Night held last Sunday June 19, us fashion design students were asked to come up with a three piece collection. At first I had a hard time visualizing what I want for the little black [...]

My Little Black Dress Collection is what you get when you marry sophistication with a hint of punk. Each piece maintains a polished, classic silhouette that celebrates timeless beauty while the raw edge finishing and zipper teeth and slider details provide a pinch of attitude. Mixing Wool with Pina Two-Tone, Tulle, and Chiffon, all three pieces achieve [...]

★ In the backstage dressing up live dolls, sending them off the runway, seeing them breathe life to my collection ★ Will post details soon… photo credit: Allyca

This is it! I can’t wait to show you my creations My all-woman digital illustrators group GIRLALOO Collective supports Stylissimo Sessions. Poster design: Govinda Tazo | Illustration: Lucille Umali

For 6 days/nights I’ve been planning and sketching and researching and window shopping. Finally – 5 mintues ago I’ve come to a final decision – fabric to use and the direction I’m heading. I hope Dexter sees the beauty of each piece tomorrow. Making a clollection is harder than I thought. I was just utterly stuck [...]

Stylissimo Day 11 Mentor: Dexter Alazas Duration: 2hrs. Place: Radisson Blu | SM City Northwing Atrium   As part of our RLE (related learning experience), I was there to assist Dexter in the dressing room. His model was no other than the stunning Rogelie Catacutan as the Reyna Elena. She was perfect in Dexter’s creation. Although we had [...]

Stylissimo Day 10 Mentor: Philipp Tampus Duration: 2hrs. Place: Philipp Tampus Atelier   Ok so I’m super inspired and tired all at the same time. So I’ll make this an all-photo post and fill in the details tomorrow. Just know that we had a great time with Philipp Tampus this morning! Learned a lot, shared good [...]

Stylissimo Day 9 Mentor: Dexter Alazas Project: Conceptualizing a Collection for Style Gala Duration: 3hrs. Place: Fame Foundation   Stylissimo Sessions were held at Fame Foundation last Tuesday. Modeling students had a whole day learning experience with Margie Visitacion for their effective communications workshop and with the top pageant coach Orly Cagegas. I witnessed how the kids [...]

I got a text message from Dexter today telling me to go to Harley Ruedas’ shop and asked for my apprenticeship schedule. Am I even ready yet? I don’t know what to expect from this new trip but I know it’s going to do me a big favor. ^_^