For Spring Summer 2011 RAOUL continues its cinematic odyssey by drawing inspiration from another great movie classic, Michelangelo Antonioni’s The Passenger, featuring the sexy, confident, rugged Jack Nicholson and the enigmatic, willowy Maria Schneider. The movie sets the scene for the collection, reflecting the sophisticated, confident and languid style of an independent and chic traveler set against the backdrop of exotic locations reminiscent of Northern Africa and the South of France.
There is a hint of a ’70s vintage, a languorous mood that evokes a feeling of a suspension of time, of long summer days and the romance of travel, translated into chic but practical, almost utilitarian and carefree weekend styles that one can travel, work and play in. With a modern and minimalist take on key references from the 70’s, the collection is functional while whispering of luxury and glamour, with relaxed silhouettes and a fuss-free vibe that eases one from day to night.
WOMEN
The RAOUL woman is elegant, fresh, modern and a sophisticated traveler. The collection features a light palette of solid colors with clean lines, interspersed with vintage-inspired prints and beautifully finished with subtle details.
Key items this season include RAOUL’s iconic shirts and shirt dresses, chic jumpsuits and playsuits, minimalist long dresses, silk shantung shift dresses with color blocking or matching lace embellishment, a brocade tunic top with bell sleeves and matching cigarette pants, safari dresses in poplin, canvas or suede, gold and navy guipure lace tee shirts, shorts and tunics, paperbag shorts and skirts with gold eyelet details, an elegant off white ensemble of a long-sleeved chiffon wrap blouse with mandarin collar and wide cuffs tucked into wool flared pants, a swirly-dot printed blouse worn under an oversized shantung trench coat, cinched at the waist and paired with tailored wide-legged pants.
Prints:Floral discharged prints, Liberty prints, floral bouquet prints, swirly-dot prints
Bags:Streamlined leather satchels, clutches, totes and sling bags in camel, black, beige, coral, embellished with gold accents.
Leather texture adds a new dimension to classic styles, with nubuck and shrunken leathers. Natural and black vegetable leathers add structure and a sense of hardiness.
Saddle bags complimenting the utilitarian look perfectly, make a modern resurgence.
Gold metal handles add a new modern twist to classic styles, together with a signature “buttonhole” closure.
Accessories:Hammered gold necklaces, earrings and cuffs in swirly organic shapes, gold wire mesh designs, delicate gold link chains embellished with swarovski pearls, mosaic color-block enamel jewellery, skinny leather belts
Shoes:Wooden platform wedges in nubuck with knotted details, criss cross nubuck platforms with studded heels, coral and cloud blue nubuck 70’s inspired sandals with cut out details, woven flat leather sandals, strappy leather sandals with metal gold wedges or wooden wedges.
MEN
The RAOUL man is rugged, suave and confident in a range of modern, fitted styles suitable for the stylish wanderer who indulges in carefree expeditions, yachting or overland trips to exotic sunny locales. The collection is masculine with a light and refreshing color palette, a touch of unexpected details like dual-color slim plackets, and an emphasis on subtlety and quality.
Fresh additions this season include safari style drawstring jackets, extra slim-fit twill-stretch pants, lightweight reversible seersucker jackets, liberty print shirts, contemporary fit linen pants, knit cotton casual polo tee worn with low rise slim-leg shorts, motorcycle denim jackets with utility pockets, denim jeans in both classic and skinny fit, pants made with slightly worn out yet crisp canvas fabric, black long-sleeved shirt with white tipping on collar and cuffs paired with navy slim-cut shorts.
An new emphasis was made to offer quality, well-cut suits in styles and colors for a man with a more discerning taste – a light slim fitting pink suit worn with a light colored shirt; a caramel suit worn with a cream shirt with brown placket and slim brown belt; pastel colored linen jackets with leather wrapped buttons and patch pockets; summer-weight suits in 100% wool.
I went to the opening night of Monumental at Whitespace. What a nice theme! I am now aiming to own a work of art that is MONUMENTAL! 🙂 You can still come and visit till the 29th. Thanks Elmer and Plet Borlongan for inviting us. Congratulations to both of you!
This year we will be having the biggest event dedicated to mothers in line with Mother’s day entitled “The Mommy Diaries”, to be held at the NBC Tent. The bazaar will be from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 28-29, 2011.
This special event would showcase the business ventures of Mompreneurs as well as various gift items, children’s goods, fashion and food that mothers from across the metro would truly appreciate. Several classes and features will also be conducted by field experts on special topics such as childcare, feminine health, and many more.
The 2-day expo will have a festive atmosphere perfect for the Mother’s Month of May. With more than 150 booths featuring houseware items, personal care products, children’s items, baby products and accessories all under one roof, this will definitely be a one-stop shop and place to be for all mommy’s out there! Food concessionnaires are also welcome.
Thank you Tito Bob and Tita Mercy for a wonderful dinner!! We really enjoyed our time with you and of course the delicious home cooked meal by Tita Mercy! Dad and Mom have been raving about your cooking and we were so happy to finally have a taste of it!
This was a foie gras dish! YUMMY!!!!!!
Tita Mercy would go in and out as she was preparing the dishes herself! So i followed her to the kitchen :0)
Healthy Grilled Vegetables
Beef dish
Seafood dish
Even the dessert she made and it was so refreshing!! Dalandan pudding
Accentuate your look from day to night for any and every event with accessories from Kenneth Cole Reaction’s latest collection. Known for stylish and urban aesthetics, American Designer Kenneth Cole reinforces his talent in designing pieces that are in season and are ready for one’s closet with his Women’s Accessories Spring 2011 Collection.
This season, Kenneth Cole Reaction presents their 2011 Spring Collection with the release of their ad campaign – Band of Misfits. Featuring in the campaign are models Sangil Kim, Bastien Bonizec, Grayson Vaughan, and Madison Stewart, where they can be seen in a series of images posing their interpretations of different life statements such as “I seek shining moments”or “I enjoy quality time with me” while highlighting pieces from the collection.
To polish and upgrade the usual key preppy look, women will discover shoes, bags, wallets, and sunglasses that are classy yet trendy. Pieces from this collection are timeless must-have accessories as they are inspired by current fashion trends including camouflage, organic colors, metallic, and snakeskin.
Dress fun and flirty as you carry everything you need for your day-to-day tasks with the spacious and stylish metallic Pyramid Scheme Hobo and The Pyramid Scheme Messenger handbag. Filled with shiny studs to give that cool downtown look, it works with any outfit and is great for your everyday needs. For those who prefer to carry something smaller, Kenneth Cole Reaction has designed a handbag for that exact need. Women can choose to sling on their shoulder the Starry Stud Crossbody which comes in metallic studded detail.
Stay in touch with anyone as your phone is fashionably secure in the classic black or edgy violet Wall Street Phone Case. You can carry it around your wrist or keep it tucked safe in your bag. For your everyday transactions and shopping sprees, choose Kenneth Cole Reaction’s Crosstown Urban Wallet. When making purchases, show off your stylish fashion sense with this long and thin wallet in either urban black, soft gray and vibrant red.
Whether walking under the sun or taking a joyride in your car, stay cool and true to the sophisticated chic in you by wearing a pair from the elegant designs of the collection’s Sunglasses. Classically feminine and in shades of crisp white, shiny black, dark tortoise, and dark brown, nothing exudes more confidence than the look from your eyes.
Stroll along the streets in the Lazy Lane sandal wedge platforms. This zip-in thong style heels makes walking stylish as it has double tractable leather ankle tag buckles, bottle cap trim, and light padding. Or walk in the all-around Slip Around Flat. With contrasting cutouts detail, this round-toe leather flats comes in ¼” heel and light cushioning. Perfect for transforming any outfit from day to night is the classic and elegant peep-toe Chill 2 The Bone Wedge Heel. Any of these three pairs of shoes will make women want to walk more than ever.
Complement your outfit with chic and classic accents from the Kenneth Cole Reaction 2011 Women’s Spring Collection.
In the Philippines, Kenneth Cole Reaction is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Rustan’s Makati, Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center, Mall of Asia, Robinson’s Place Manila, Eastwood Mall, and Trinoma.
I was happy to see that Greystone is a site for the Tasting Room of Global Beer Exchange
And here is the Beer guy, Jim, behind the bar 🙂
Jim says, “We basically focus exclusively on American Craft Beer from 6 American Craft Breweries, with about 90 variants available at the tasting room. We represent the following breweries exclusively in the country:
1) Anderson Valley Brewing
2) Ballast Point Brewing
3) Gordon Biersch Brewing
4) Rogue Ales
5) Southern Tier Brewing
6) Stone Brewing
and during happy hour from 3-6pm, we sell our beers at 20%”
Here he is again up close holding his favorite beer!
I am trying to help my friend, Winny, meet more clients because I think that he is very talented. Winny trained in Rever Academy in Hong Kong and was awarded Outstanding in Men’s cut and Ladies cut and double exposure. He used to work in Sensei Salon in Manila Hilton and among his clients were Melanie Marquez, Maria Resa and Korina Sanchez. He then tried to have his own parlor with a partner but it did not work out so now he only does home service. He can do hair and make up. I have not tried the make up yet but he has been cutting my hair for the past 2 years already. And Winny is a very very kind and soft spoke person, I really like him.
He charges only P 500.00 for home service but of course will appreciate additional tips if you like his service. What I do is I try to gather as many people like my sons or my Mom so his trip is more worth it.
If you want to try Winny Kitalig, give him a call +63-929-622-8479. He will be so happy. I told him to expect calls from my friends 🙂
I treated Mom to a haircut by Winny and she is of course a better model than me 🙂 And Mom is happy, this is her second cut already by Winny since I introduced them to each other
For the Spring Summer 2011 advertising campaign, Ferragamo reiterates its link with the Big Screen through images shot photographer Mikael Jansson that reinterpret the seduction and bohemian spirit from the classic French film, “La Piscine”, the source of inspiration for the season’s collections.
The story is told through a series of poolside images that convey sensuality and seduction. Dominated by summer sunlight, the photos evoke the type of languid, luxurious summer holiday expected of the Salvatore Ferragamo jet-set couple.
Just as in Jacques Deray’s 1968 film starring Alain Delon, Jane Birkin, and Romy Schneider, the campaign shots describe a sophisticated poolside seduction, with the natural allure of the protagonists’ tanned bodies, the lazy spontaneity of utter relaxation, the casual elegance of a cocktail at sunset and embraces in evening attire before a part on the beach. The feeling of this refines summer holiday is distinctive through elegant details and looks pit together with nonchalance and ease.
Supporting roles are played by Ferragamo accessories; bags with natural textures, sandals in leather and raffia, ultra-flat slave sandals, bijoux like talismans, exclusive wristwatches and stylish sunglasses, icons of the Brand. Impeccable summer elegance in ivory and white with touches of navy blue for him, while she favors an eclectic style that combines bohemian elements with ultra-chic pieces – crocheted knits, silk mini-shorts, safari jackets, gossamer-fine flounced dresses and knotted headscarves.
Stylist Anastasia Barbieri worked with Mikael Jansson on the campaign, shot in Ibiza in early November. The campaign features models Daria Werbowy and Clement Chabernaud. Accomplice to the shoot was the sunlight, which emphasized the atmosphere and the models’ look at every moment of the day – discreet and inviting in the morning and soft and caressing at sunset. It creates plays of light and shadows on faces and warms the natural leather textures of the accessories, while enhancing the whites and ecrus of the clothes.
“Mikael’s images exactly mirror the inspiration for the collection: a sophisticated woman with the natural taste for luxury,” said Massimiliano Giornetti, Creative Director of Salvatore Ferragamo. “A fascinating man near a swimming pool where the characters play out their lives…the flawless blue of the sky and the vitreous colors of summer… Slow, relaxed movement… The search for beauty without compromise…Rarified moments of timeless elegance interpreted magnificently by Daria Werbowy e Clement Chabernaud, and impeccably captured by Mikael.”
In the Philippines, Salvatore Ferragamo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists Inc.(SSI) and is located at Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 4, Rustan’s Tower, Rustan’s Makati, Alabang Town Centre and Rustan’s Ayala Cebu.
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