Taking Filipino fashion up a notch (or two or three) with this shoot I put together for the September issue of Sense & Style Magazine.
Prepping the edgy and intricate outfits…
And finishing touches on our gorgeous supermodel, Girlie Benitez…
Black long dress with pina bib by Tippi Ocampo with a modern Filipino handmade tambourine necklace with coral and turquoise by Ann Ong… Making the final touches with the ‘Resurgence’ repousse payneta or Filipino traditional hair comb with hand hammered copper sheets with opal, red coral & turquoise stones by Ming Ong-Moya for Kathang Kamay.
Some of the action taking place behind the scenes.
One of my favorite looks….
I love how the body piece (made of a replica of bull mandibles joined together by an abaca rope) by sculptor Marionne Contreras gave off a Nordic feel as well. This fierce ensemble made it to the opening spread. Meet my Filipino warrior princess….
Black bustier gown with details by Liza Padilla for Elize, handmade bamboo cuff in burn jade from the Lawiswis Kawayan collection of Ann Ong, a body piece made of a replica of bull mandibles joined together by an abaca rope inspired by the offerings or alay burnt or hung on the doors or in the periphery of a house (specifically that of Cordillera natives) believed to protect them and ward off bad spirits from sculptor Marionne Contreras’ collection inspired by Filipino mythical creatures.
Here are the rest of the beautiful images by amazing master photographer, Lilen Uy, and all the fashion, art and accessories are proudly made in the Philippines…
Left page: Blush mermaid gown with jewels and layered tulle by Liza Padilla for Elize, feathers with a metal headpiece to resemble a beak inspired by the ekek, a shape shifter, usually a woman with feathered wings and other bird-like features from the collection by Marionne Contreras inspired by Filipino mythical creatures, gold cuff with pearls and agate stones from the Byzantine collection by Ann Ong. Right page: Short dress adorned with metal details by Christine Lam, headpiece made of metal and a necklace of nails, inspired by the santelmo (a ball of fire that wanders the forest at night, believed to be a lost soul) from a collection inspired by Filipino mythical creatures by Marionne Contreras.Tulle mesh long-sleeved gold gown embellished with gold laces and accented with beads and Swarovski crystals and a headpiece of golden butterflies of wired cut laces and laser-cuts both by Edwin Uy, slue stone and flat uneven pearl spider ring with textured gold beads by Kathy Webb, perfume inspiration clutch with leaves and a mineral stone clasp by Ann Ong.Left page: Black long dress with pina bib by Tippi Ocampo, handmade bamboo cuff in burn jade from the Lawiswis Kawayan collection and modern Filipino handmade tambourine necklace with coral and turquoise both by Ann Ong, ‘Resurgence’ repousse payneta or Filipino traditional hair comb with hand hammered copper sheets with opal, red coral & turquoise stones by Ming Ong-Moya for Kathang Kamay, ice-crystal blue resin ring by Studio Bohemia. Right page: Electric blue quilted dress with metal details convertible to a coat or jacket (with sleeves that can be detached and worn as a peplum) and stretch pants both by Christine Lam, ring with gold aluminum wired swirls and spikes by Kathy Webb, “Braided Sigwedge” heel-less wedges by Risque Designs.Corset with beads, feathers, black fishnet and nude-toned fabric by Liza Padilla for Elize, gold cuff with pearls and coral in the signature crumple design by Ann Ong, ‘sarangay’ mask with chain (worn here as a back accent) made from a replica of a bull’s pelvic bone by Marionne Contreras from her collection inspired by Filipino mythical creatures.
Photography by Lilen Uy
Fashion Styling by Guada Reyes
Makeup Artistry by Hanna Pechon for Shu Uemura
Hairstyling by Katchie Mejias
Model is Girlie Benitez for PMAP
Many, many special thanks to editor-in-chief, Hector Reyes, for giving me and Lilen this wonderful opportunity to play!
All behind-the-scene images taken with an iPhone 5.
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