FWDP Continous to Move Forward!

My Okasyon models; Dr. Janny and Ms. Doya on the ramp for Okasyon's Divine line



With such a short time to prepare, me and my colleagues have found a way to pool ourselves together and come up with a worthwile activity for the year's end. Together with the newly opened OKASYON by Michelle Lim at the Robinson's place in Ermita we came up with an event which comprised of a two-segment fashion show showcasing FWDP's collection for Okasyon and a bridal fashion show also by FWDP.
Michelle Lim, FWDP's president inspired us to venture into another aspect of fashion
doing pret-a-porter collections as a retail opportunity. As the name of our association defines us, we are not just bridal wear specialist but as an all around focus in fashion specialties.
Our gratitude to our colleagues in the wedding industry namely, Steve Tamayo of Tamayo's Catering and Flowershop, Alan Borras of Passion Photography, John Parado, Arah Gecolea and Tina of Inxites Digital Video, Jong Mesina of the Write Impression, John and Benz Rana of Weddings at Work as well as the support of PAWP (Philippine Association of Wedding Planners), Racquel Mariano of Sunjewel Marketing, Joyce Aguilar of 2171 Floral Creations, Ivy Riva Duenas of Amvy Accessories and Eric Cabantog of Stefany's Lumban Barongs and Irma Contreras - Yu of Celebration Cakes whom despite their busy schedules whole heartedly shared us their compassion and support. Our gratitude also goes to REVLON for providing us with the make-up for the models, Hoffman LCD TV for providing us 6 sets for 42" LCD screens for the show, Blims Fine Furniture, Forever Flawless Moments, To the hair and make-up artists who unconditionally shared us their talents, To the models who where generous enough to lend us their services despite our budget constraints. My gratitude also goes to a my dear doctor friends Janny and Alan Serrano way back from medical school who chose to forgo of the day's gain to support me by being my model for the Okasyon segment. Same goes to Ms. Doya (Michelle's relative) who also wore my collection
and doing it very well. The plus size models of the show where likewise "scene stealers" headed by Reggie Soriano of Rio Tiaras modelling for Okasyon modelling to the tune of Madonna's "Vogue". Everything went smoothly though not likened to the caliber of The Philippine Fashion Week though I can say we had a wonderful time inspite of the physical stress but the tireless efforts by everyone made this event trully special and achievable. Hats of to my colleagues! Indeed we will move forward!

FWDP's Female members:(L-R)Carmen, Susie, Michelle, Delby