Renan Pacson: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

Renan Pacson: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

The first time we met Renan, we couldn’t believe that such a talented Filipino was working abroad (UAE). This 25 year old lad started designing clothes for his paper dolls with his sister. He’s an organic designer, who responds to fabrics or inspiration from just about anything.Continue reading »

Klart Kimberly Lim: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

Klart Kimberly Lim: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

This 24 year old lady who graduated from Ateneo de Manila is an independent candidate for the Hot Young Fashion Face Off 2011. She studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco California. She impressed us during the screening, not only with her sense of style, but even with her preparedness. She came in bringing two book bound portfolios of her designs, which was neatly and attractively organized.Continue reading »

Bailey Dava: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

Bailey Dava: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

When we met Bailey, she exuded great confidence. This mother of two established her own name a couple of years ago through a brand of swimwear called Baileylicious. She now wants to diversify and to create ready-to-wear pieces. Now, Bailey is one of our five designer contestants for HYD’s Fashion Face Off 2011.Continue reading »

Marc Blanco: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

Marc Blanco: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

I met Marc last year when he was a designer contestant for another fashion competition, where we were media partners. When I saw his designs this year as compared to last year, I see how much he has grown and improved. This year, I saw that he was more confident than he was before. Seeing this change, I’m excited to see the Marc Blanco that “will be” a year from now, after this competition.
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Jackie Abueg: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

Jackie Abueg: Designer Contestant of Fashion Face Off 2011

The first time I met Jackie, she was the first one who arrived for the first run of our screening. She was in Le Bistro Vert at exactly 2:00 pm. We thought that this was something that one should look for in a designer. Her professionalism stood out, and we are proud to have her as one of our finalists.Continue reading »

Announcing the Designer Contestants of HYD Fashion Face Off 2011

Announcing the Designer Contestants of HYD Fashion Face Off 2011

Congrats to the designers who made it! We are all excited to see the designs that you will create for the Hot Young Designers Fashion Face Off 211!Continue reading »

Second Screening: Hot Young Designers Fashion Face Off 2011

Second Screening: Hot Young Designers Fashion Face Off 2011

Missed the first screening? Attend the second screening of Hot Young Designers Fashion Face off 2011. Kindly read the poster below. Continue reading »

Screening for Hot Young Designers will be Tomorrow!

Screening for Hot Young Designers will be Tomorrow!

A big shout out to the aspiring fashion designers in Manila! Get the chance to start your own fashion collections and win Php 100,000 worth of prizes. Join the Hot Young Designers Fashion Face Off 2011. Continue reading »

Hot Young Designers: The Search

Hot Young Designers: The Search

We’ve been hearing about a Fashion Competition for young RTW designers. We’ve been seeing teasers. It looks like there’s some search for hot, young fashion designers in the Philippines…Continue reading »

RISQ Grand Summer Fashion Show Cancellation – the Official Statement

RISQ Grand Summer Fashion Show Cancellation – the Official Statement

This is the official letter from Ideal events telling us that the RISQ Grand Summer Fashion Show will not push through this March 4, 2011 at the World Trade Center. Indios Bravos Multimedia, the producers of the event, has finally pulled the plug on the project two days prior to the show. Indios Bravos Multimedia President and CEO, Kristine Soguilon was not available for comment. Continue reading »

The RISQ Grand Summer Fashion Show is Cancelled

The RISQ Grand Summer Fashion Show is Cancelled

This morning, we had learned that the RISQ Fashion Event scheduled for tomorrow is cancelled. I got text messages from our contacts from both Ideal Events (Guerrero Creatives) and Indios Bravos Multimedia. As of the moment, no official statement has been released. We were informed that it will be released today or tomorrow.Continue reading »