Philippine Fashion Week | Sassa Jimenez

I attended Sassa Jimenez' Spring/Summer 2012 Philippine Fashion Week show at the SMX Convention Center last Sunday. She and a few other designers graced the runway and showed to the people what they have in store for the season. Thankfully, I was able to join her VIP list, thanks to Sassa herself. :)

Sassa Jimenez with Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr. before the start of the show

Saw TV host and changemaker Bianca Gonzalez, who also attended the show. She doesn't know it, but her blog (then on Blogspot) was one of my pegs and inspiration to blog back then (a few years ago). Now you know Bianca :))

Saw Kaya too, the cute and adorable daughter of Banj and Sarah. She should have a Twitter account, now that she can SMS already! :)

Sassa and I after the show. Good job and Congratulations!!! :) *Thanks to Jason for the photo
There were a few notable designs for men which I really like from the other designers, but clearly, Sassa's line and designs (all for women) stood out and were a hit among the guests. I guess this collection is a fitting one of the lasts, but definitely not the least, to cap-off a successful Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012! :) I will let the photos (below) do the talking. You decide.

Philippine Fashion Week | Narcosis by Ulysses King

I first met Ulysses King earlier this year, when my brother introduced him to me. I was trying to look for someone who can lend me a red carpet attire for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premiere at Trafalgar Square in London. Uly came to the rescue and lent me a piece from his Philippine Fashion Week Holiday Collection 2011. Thank you!




And now, once again. he graced the runway with his brilliance and design at the Philippine Fashion Week with his 2012 Spring-Summer premiere collection, entitled Narcosis :)

His 2011 Holiday Collection was inspired by the men’s vanity in the 70s--slightly deconstructed and embellished to give a modern edge. Noted for bridging the old and the new, Ulysses made use of velvet, suede and corduroy as base materials adorned with metal studs and leather, translating heritage into something high-strung and contemporary.

Now, Ulysses brings his drawing board under water, and derives his inspiration from colors of the deep and the consciousness-altering culture of scuba diving in his 2012 Narcosis collection. The collection revolves around the concept of "altered consciousness" that is adaptable, high-spirited, instinctive and playful.



Ulysses’ signature style has an old world luxe feel re-translated with modern engineering, comfortable fit and sharp geometric details. His design is for people who love details, are confident, smart and desirable. Ulysses King is an Ateneo masters degree (MBA) holder, a certified public accountant (CPA) slash fashion designer who co-founded BOBON (located at The Podium). He is also the managing director & creative head of Urban Lifestyles Inc., the company that operates BOBON.

Oh, I saw fashion designer and blogger Danika Navarro during the show! Nice seeing you after a long time, Nikki :)