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Last August 1-2, Manila’s chic and fashionable converged at Rustan’s Makati to join Melissa Philippines as it celebrated Melissa’s 30th anniversary as a global fashion icon. Since its arrival in the Philippines in 2007, this fashion forward footwear brand has drawn rave reviews from local fashionistas for its unique, cutting-edge, and avant-garde designs.

At the venue, a photographic timeline showcased Melissa’s rich 30 year history.

Pictures of Melissa’s past collaborations with respected fashion icons such as

Thierry Mugler and Jean Paul Gaultier were on display, as well as snapshots of past, present, and future Melissa designs.

Visitors were also treated to a sneak peek at Melissa’s upcoming styles for Fall Winter 2009. For this collection,

Melissa again collaborates with the iconic Vivienne Westwood, respected architect Zaha Hadid, and Egyptian design guru Karim Rashid. These new designs are scheduled to be released to the market this September 2009. Select Melissa fans were also able to enjoy free perks such as Melissa keychains and a souvenir photo at the event.

In the span of 30 years, Melissa has grown from its humble origins as a fisherman’s sandal in Brazil to become a truly recognizable global brand.

Melissa is available in Culte Femme Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Tower and Rustan’s Alabang Town Center. To learn more about Melissa, please visit their website at http://www.melissaphilippines.com or email marketing@istilacompanhia.com

Developed by F J Benjamin and launched in Singapore in year 2002, RAOUL is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing fashion brands in Asia. Introduced as a men’s shirt brand it soon made a name for itself in the competitive menswear market with boutiques mushrooming across the region. The brand quickly evolved to include a women’s line in 2005 along with a comprehensive collection of leather goods and accessories.

Evoking ultimate lusciousness RAOUL reinforces its position as the leader in accessible luxury – offering quality, style and innovative fashion at its best value. 

Innovative, stylish and luxurious defines RAOUL. And so it continues to mold the styles of men and women into an elegant and carefree fashion. Exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., RAOUL ushers in the latest collection for Fall Winter 2009, and brings with it its effortless style alongside a palette that has set it apart season after season.

RAOUL Ladies

Classic and whimsical, this woman is spontaneous. She wants to be taken seriously, wants to seduce and be pampered all at once. This is the RAOUL ladies Fall-Winter 2009 collection – expressing sophisticated fashion sense with a bohemian twist. The collection exudes a rich Parisian attitude, and tribute was made to YSL with a swanky tweed pantsuit.

Rich colors, paisley and jewel prints, lace and fur dominate the collection. Vintage “hippie” looks entwined with modern style and high fashion result in a collection of revamped classic looks with seasonless designs. The lady charms with evening wear that is effortlessly put together with modern relevance.

RAOUL’s signature shirts and shirt dresses are reworked in printed silk chiffons and satins, as well as metallic coated lace. Distinctive details are added, such as bold collars, pleats on sleeves and ribbon-tied cuffs that accentuate feminine flair. Uniquely printed chiffon blouses give a relaxed feel and express individualism and fashion forwardness. The 80’s inspired shoulders add sculpture to dresses and jackets.

To establish the look of elegance, rich and luxurious furs, tweed and boucle fabrications such as silk chiffon and satin, liquid jersey, and metallic coated lace are used together with the colors of terracotta, plum, purple, teal and navy – anchored by brown, grey and black. Eye-catching accessories come in the form of black, white and transparent Resin bangles, Swarovski pearls and diamante necklaces, open-toe heels with ruffles, T-bar wedges, pumps with leather pleats and “Royalty” bags in calfskin, lasered leather-lace and chain embellishments.

RAOUL Men

Drawn from the decade of the bigger and bolder, the 80’s was the inspiration for RAOUL Men this season. The mood is strong and emphasis is given to the shoulders with details such as pleats, folds and extra fabrication to create the distinctive look. Shirts are tapered at the waist for a fitter profile. Colors are rich and bold – purple, ink blue, maroon with black and grey. Paisley print is the key pattern.

RAOUL suits are offered in the collection for the first time. Merino-wool is used for the luxe factor and is reflective of the opulent decade when power suits and jackets were the key items to complete every outfit

In the Philippines, Raoul is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is available at Greenbelt 5.

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Each year I notice the collection getting better and better!   

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SWEET NOSTALGIA

Orla Kiely welcomes the new season, celebrating the ease and nostalgia of perfect summer’s past with a sweet, sanguine and multi-faceted collection for sultry days ahead.

Renowned for her characteristically vibrant colour palette, retro-inspired graphic prints and playful approach to design, London-based Orla Kiely has over the last decade created not just a brand, but rather a distinctive and accessible world encompassing womenswear, accessories, travel and home-wares. Spring/Summer 2009 once again salutes the trademark Kiely style – upbeat, fresh and feminine, this season with an irrepressible 70s ‘Summer of Love’ theme throughout her womenswear collection.

Enchanting Patti Boyd-like ensembles come to life as wide-brimmed floppy sun hats and striped jersey’s pair with crochet cashmere cardigans, dream 70s-style denim jeans and modest school-boy shorts. Simple summer dresses in gingham, textured silk and seer-sucker, culottes, silk scarves and light-weight trenches take you back to the romantic not-too-distant past; while beach chic makes waves with 50s-inspired bathing suits, bikinis, super-cute playsuits and pinafores, pleated, gathered and high-waisted tulip skirts alongside the perennial summer favourite – hot-pants.

Colourways follow temperate days with buttercup yellow, rose, raspberry, strawberry and cream, apple green and lavender dominating the fun and frivolous SS09 range, which includes rope-handle shoppers, slouchy perforated leather and multi-button bags. Summer blooms in endless floral prints as sunflowers, poppies, whimsical daisy chains and delicate miniature flowers are scattered alongside nautical stripes and offbeat lovebird, tortoise and elephant motifs.

Transcending pervasive fashion whims and trends with her optimistic and independent vision each season, Kiely’s combination of bold, quirky repetitive patterns and pared-back, modern silhouettes in natural fabrics has seen her launch 16 successful flagship stores in locations including London, Paris, Hong Kong and throughout Japan, with a further 500 independent stockists in the US.

Orla Kiely is exclusively available in Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Tower.

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