FAME, The Design and Lifestyle Event.

With so much to see, one must wear comfy shoes. This I did not do during my visit to FAME last March. Call me crazy but I wore my 4 inch heeled shoes that I thought were so comfy until my 3rd hour of wearing it. 

Anyway, first thing I see, our favorite lifestyle store, FIRMA. They popularized the use of ostrich eggs in lamps here in Manila. This time, it seems to me (looking at the photo) that they have metalized (if there is such a word) it to give it a more modern metallic look to it. 

And then a pleasant surprise. I bumped into beautiful friends. 

I saw these really cute throw pillows with embroidered carabao by Tara. 

Ann Ong for Imperial Nova. 

 

Nominated for Best Product Design for Fashion is this bag with the twig handle. Adorable. 

Maco Custodio gets serious with work with his line of black, gray and white collection of bags. 

Spotted Maco's "pinocchio" shoes. It's leather and he made it look like wood! 

Nicole Whisenhunt exhibits her fun pieces! 

Fellow jeweler, Kristine Dee joins Manila Fame once again. 

Dennis Lustico wasn't around when I was there but I love his new crystal clear clutch with chain collection (yes folks, that's 5 C's). 

Bag designer and manufacturer, Ms. Amina Aranaz. 

Bringing the Barong Tagalog into the future. 

Look Lucille, I want these wooden, hand carved chandeliers. 

This swinging chair is too awesome for words. Made by Catalina. 

Ito Kish, a name synonymous to FAME, this guy brought Manila Fame into a new level of excellence. Proud to know him and proud to be a Filipino because of him.

Cutest thing..... This table/cabinet/mega jewellery box designed by Ana Rocha for Designs Ligna. Best thing about it? You can customize it according to the size, compartments and color that you want! Something to look into, right Ginny?

Hey Chuvaness, look at how Rita wears her Heather Miss Grey.

Go Pinoy!!! Can't wait for the next one! 

FLAME of FAME, part 2.

After going thru the first floor, I headed towards the 2nd hall to see pieces from friends in the fashion industry. 

ARANAZ showcased under the sea clutches that is perfect for weddings by the beach. 

JOYCE MAKITALO informed me that almost all her items were sold! Everything I picked already belonged to someone else. 

She shared a booth with Ms. Dee.

And speaking of Ms. Dee, here is KRISTINE looking lovely in red. 

My favorite and I am not saying this because he is one of my bestest friends but DENNIS LUSTICO did an amazing job with his collection. 

RAJO featured his Japanese patterned silk cover ups and accented them with chunky jewelry and belt. 

The playful MACO CUSTODIO shows a colorful collection of shoes, bags and neckpieces! 

ARNEL PAPA took a few seconds off for a photo. He was busy with clients, which is a good sign of success! 

CONGRATULATIONS to CITEM and to my friends! To those who purchased, you now have something that's truly first class! 

TRIAD at FIRMA!

The much talked about launch of three of the country's hottest jewelry artists at FIRMA happened last week at Greenbelt 3. It was entitled "TRIAD: An approach to FUTURISM". It featured the artists' latest collections inspired by their own interpretations of the future.

The ARTISTS!

Paul Syjuco

Michelline Syjuco

Kristine Dee Villanueva

A few photos of the collection.





The place was filled to the brim and the show was a success. We were entertained by artists who acted out on the make shift stage. Now, I know that art can sometimes be a bit obscure but if I may be honest, I kind of thought the whole drama was a bit strange. Did it depict anything about futurism? If yes, I didn't see it. But then again, what do I know about performance art.

The guests!

Ms. Josephine del Gallegos.

Firma owners, Chito and Ricky!

Ms. Ruby Gan

Ms. Maripi Muscat.

Chef Cyrille Soenen and AG? (Chizzzmizz!)

Designer Paul Syjuco and SJ Mendoza!

Janina, Mitzi de Guzman and PS.

The lovely wife of PS, Daphne Syjuco. LOVIN' the necklace.

Ms. Tessa Prieto Valdes. 

Ms. Daphne Paez.

Dorothy Neri with her Jim Morgan in the back.

Ms. Fierce herself, Verushka Go.

My uber chic sister-in-law, Lucille Dizon.

Congratulations to Paul, Michelline and Kristine for a very successful event!