JOEL BAUTISTA at the the Philippine Fashion Week 2009 Holiday Collections, Grand Allure Show

EVENT: Philippine Fashion Week 2009 Holiday Collections
SHOW: GRAND ALLURE
DATE: May 29, 2009
TIME: 6:00 pm
VENUE: SMX CONVENTION CENTER, FUNCTION ROOMS 2 & 3
FASHION SHOW DIRECTOR: CATA FIGUEROA



I salute the head organizers of the event namely, Joey and Audie Espino of Runway Productions. They are a big contribution to the status and future of the fashion industry of the country. Its no big joke to mount many shows in just week dedicated to fashion.



You get to meet new designers, young designers, provincial but established and noted designers in their locale. It was nerve wracking at the back stage as we tried to make sure that our respective collections are well and place and the models wear the clothes properly with the matched shoes and accessories. Some of us were priveledged to be interviewed by televison network anchormen for their program shows.
The hair and make-up team headed by Jinky Ilusorio did the fabulous make up. Who else but Jackie Rivera the expert stylist did the tower hair-do for the models. I had a great model line-up with Justine Gabionza, Sandra Seifert (Newly crowned Miss Philippines- Earth 2009), Lynn Roxas, Merille Raagas, and six more fantastic models
wearing my clothes on the runway. My office staff Dina and Jacqui did an exellent job in assisting the models change their dress.



It was a quick ramp for the 10-pc collection I had . "Puttin' On the Ritz" by Falco, an 80's song provided the gliding mood for the models. Justine was the last to walk. A fabulous tableu formation showcased my collections once more and it was my turn to make a curtain call. It was a full house and I could see my friends and clients despite the glaring lights on the runway.


There were 15 designer participants for the grand allure show and I was the 5th on cue. Indeed was a fast phased ramp for the models. The show ended close to an hour that was just fitting enough making sure that 150 collections were viewed by the audience and not being dragged and stoned watching our collections for over an hour.


Verdict: the show was a success! My gratitude to all my clients, friends, staff and peers in the industry who showed support for me. An most of all my family who were all there for me.

PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK 2009 HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS: GRAND ALLURE SHOW

PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK 2009 HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS
GRAND ALLURE SHOW: May 29, 2009, Friday, 6:00 pm, SMX Convention Center, Function Rooms 2 & 3

SHOW DIRECTOR: CATA FIGUEROA

PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS:

BENJIE MANUEL
BOY GUINO-O
DAX BAYANI
JAZ CEREZO
JOEL BAUTISTA
JOHN HERRERA
JONTIE MARTINEZ
LIZANNE CUA
LLOYD ARCEO
MARCK RANCY
MELVIN LACHICA
NAT MANILAG
PHILIP TORRES
POPO GO
REN MANABAT


SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!! :-)

PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK ' 09 HOLIDAY COLLECTIONS

My mind is pre-occupied with the forthcoming Philippine Fashion Week from May 26 till June 3, 2009. Events will be held at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia
Complex. I'll be presenting a 10-piecee collection for the GRAND ALLURE show on FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009, 6:00 PM. After an absence last year, I'm back and will be presenting a different concept and inspiration for the show. Still working on my collections. Fitting of the dresses is scheduled third week this month. There's still a lot to do with the pieces. I hope to beat the deadline. Cata Figueroa is directing our show with Runway Productions Joey and Audie Espino, heading the event. Over 100 designers are participating and I'm one of the priviledged designers to be in this undertaking.
I continously aspire to be a well-rounded designer. My specialty indeed is on weddings. However, I believe a designer should be in experience with the many facets of fashion. As the saying goes, "Respect is not demanded, its earned." Working hard to establish my niche not just in the wedding industry but on a bigger scale which is the Fashion industry. Its not about being famous of course! Its about being recognized and respected on the primary aspect of it all, FASHION. I would just evaporate on thin air to be tagged as a "first-class modista". For whatever the nasty meaning and branding is , I would never want to be in their league. The quest continues for me.

An Athletic Debutant ( Nadine Castillo Debut, February 28, 2009)

It's one of those inquiry that I get from the internet. Amy, Nadine's mom was my inquiry client. It was going to be the 18th birthday of their only daughter, Nadine.
Nadine is a second year university student at my ANIMO alma mater. A member of the Tennis team of De La Salle University. She is every inch a girl and a lady at that.
Their family is originally from Lipa, Batangas and her folks are happy and proud that their "unica hija" is already a lady. Of course like, my commitments to my bride-clients, a debutant can no more be an exception to my commitment. Me and my staff went to her dressing venue and made sure that all their concerns are being attended to.

Like any other 18th birthday celebration, the event started behind schedule. They had to wait for important guests travelling all the way from Lipa.
But all is well that ends well. After Nadine's introduction, she had a very dramatic red carpet entrance and this celebrant was singing her way through this traditional entrance of the celebrant. The venue was full of guests who came to celebrate her coming out party.

NADINE'S DREAM TEAM:

PHOTOGRAPHY: Utlramediavison
VIDEOGRAPHY: Utlramediavision
EVENT COORDINATOR: Eventrix
Hair and make-up Artist: Edzel Cardil
Invitations: Cardprints
Shoes and bag: Joel Bautista
Caterer: Tamayo's Catering

DRESSING VENUE: Coconut Palace
CELEBRATION VENUE: Coconut Palace

A Love Month Wedding ( Zuniga - Botoy Wedding, February 8, 2009)

Neri was a former entourage from a previous bride-client of mine. I'm so glad she got me to do her wedding gown along with most of the female entourage including the flowergirls. Not to mention Doy's groom's attire. Neri is working for a hotel group based in Makati and Doy is assigned in Mindoro. Not exactly a long distance relationship, they managed to fixed their schedules to see to it that we both will not encounter difficulties with fittings. This wedding was worth the efforts. As always we made it on time.






DOY AND NERI'S DREAM TEAM:

Photography: Rommel Hermoso Photography
Videography: Rommel Hermoso Videography
Caterer: Juan Carlo, the Caterer
Florist: Love n' Bloom by Jocelyn Pafin
Invites: QP
Hair and make-up: Cassandra Dy
Bridal Car: Trans-Abi

Dressing up Venue: Rm 2204, Manila Diamond Hotel
Ceremony Venue: San Agustin Church
Reception Venue: Trellis of the Plaza Moriones, Intramuros, Manila

Wedding Dream Themes

Every one is invited to watch our BRIDAL FASHION SHOW on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm

A Coordinator's Wedding (Leung - Almacin Wedding, January 3, 2009)

I met Angela in a bridal fair and got a positive result from there. She booked with us months before her wedding date. Angela is working for a well known multinational IT company and dabbles into wedding coordination. Sam is American-Chinese based in California and they have finally decided to tie the knot despite their long distance relationship which defies the thought of "long distance relationship does not work".
This is reality and they made it happen. Though Angela did most of the leg works, Sam had been constantly in touch with prepartions.
I made sure that Angela's endorsments to us were meant especially the details for her sleeves. Other than that, she gave me the free hand to design for her entourage. She wanted a simple but definitely and elegant piece for each of the female entourage. Come wedding day, Angela was stunning in her white wedding gown. A statuesque bride to mention.
She was relaxed all the way only for a minor incident with her bridal limousine which was not addressed properly by the hotels valet. Other than that, it was smooth sailing all through out. My wish for a marital bliss for such a wonderful bride like Angela. She is a darling.


SAM AND ANGELA'S DREAM TEAM:
Photography: James Limsoc Photography
Videography: James Limsoc Videography
Florist:Peach Blossom
Invitations: Unifair
Hair and Make-up: Pong
Wedding Cake: Pastry Bin, Penk Ching and Shen Ratilla
Musicians: Stradivarius
Coordinator: M&G Events

Dressing Venue: Peninsula Manila, Ayala Wing
Ceremony Venue: St. John Bosco Parish, Makati City
Reception Venue: The Conservatory, Peninsula Manila