Drei Soriano - Texturing Man

Sex appeal. It was an explosion of the alpha male look. Drei Soriano's collection is reminiscent of the stylish and sexy persona that the likes of Lenny Kravitz embody. The collection played with mostly leather worn with slim skinny pants with variation on cuts and accessories.

Some of the looks were also accessorized with black fur trimming on the sleeves providing the added texture.

The cut out leather jacket look was my ultimate favorite. I can't wear it in this country but I will definitely want one when I travel. The glove design on the sleeves is an additional detail that I might consider infusing when I have a jacket made.

I felt a balance between the looks since some of the pants and shirts were made of soft and light materials as against to the heavier feel of leather.

Special thanks to the talented fashion photographer Mark Ryan Alvarez for sharing the photos to me. 

To contact him: 09279855548

Bang Pineda - A Different Crossing

For this year’s Menswear Holiday Collection, I ultimately enjoyed the collection of two designers. The first designer is Bang Pineda. His show started with the background sound playing a modern twist on Japanese music. The collection shifted from modern Hakamas – the traditional Japanese wear for men – to pieces with grommet cutout designs.

 

The next pieces focused on incorporating prints on the looks. The fabric provided a touch of antiquity from some century old design while blending with modern style. It reinstates the idea for guys to not limit the use of printed fabrics on the different pieces of their wardrobe.

I loved this printed vest. It's very easy to wear and will work with jeans for a more casual or street look, or slacks for the business to formal attires. It can be the stylish addition to a simple look.

The variation of the print in the different looks of the collection from the pants, vest, to the suit.

Special thanks to the talented fashion photographer Mark Ryan Alvarez for sharing the photos to me. 

To contact him: 09279855548

Fashion Week Menswear in White and Black

It was a rush. I was packing my things early and sprinting to the car. All the while, I was talking to my friend Brian Tenorio explaining that I want to get to SMX as early as possible to avoid the impending Beiber concert traffic. Tuesday was the schedule of the menswear collection and I wanted to make sure that I had a good seat during the show.

The show started with Anthony Nocom's collection. There was strong cohesion with the white, black, and beige colors but I felt that this was more resort wear than holiday. Still, it dabbled mostly on easy to wear pieces that most Filipinos can work with. These are the types of clothes that are advisable for the all year round weather condition of the country.

The finale was an artistic display of different headdresses with all the models clad in black.

The collections were great but I had my favorites. I will be posting my designer picks and collection in the next entries. Check back for details! 

Special thanks to the talented fashion photographer Mark Ryan Alvarez for sharing the photos to me. 

To contact him: 09279855548