Kashieca, Vero Moda, Sassa Jimenez Starts Fierce Bench Fashion Week Day1

It's been a while since we've seen Bench do a shown on the runway. They've also grown their other brands over the years and have built partnerships with talented Filipino designers because they believe in our innate talent. This weekend, they're holding a 3 day BENCH FASHION WEEK and is featuring Kashieca, Vero Moda and the works of Sassa Jimenez. I lt was young, fresh, and elegant. I couldn't find more words to describe the show so I'll make you be the judge. I took photos of all the clothes in the runway and I hope you enjoy this! I barely slept editing photos last night so I hope you like this!

Oh and before the show, we saw real life sweethearts Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. They were welcomed by the big man Ben Chan himself before they got to their seats. There were a couple of beauty queens, artists, models too but I was so excited to share these shots and got them all here for you to see. Follow me @kumagcow on IG and Twitter to say thanks, I'd appreciate that! :)

Daniel Padilla

Kathryn Bernardo

KathNiel with Ben Chan

Check out these runway shots, I hope you feel like you're in the front row after this!

Philippine Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015: Kashieca Forges Anew Your "Little Black Dress"

When Suyen Corporation (people behind bench too) holds a show, it'll surely be talked about for seasons. This is my first bite of Philippine Fashion Week (this Spring Summer 2015 season) because I missed Forever21 last Friday. Anyway, this is going to be fun because I liked what I saw the moment I entered Hall 4 of SMX. This is Kashieca's "Little Black Dress" homage to probably countless ladies who have it in their closet. They want you to be a little more adventurous, fix your dress up in many ways and enjoy it. I might have to break this post up and get HUMAN for another article because I think it's that special. Let's get right into the show shall we?

The stage was simple, they had white fabric running from top to bottom. They had the models stand behind these and come out in a group first. Then they take on the ramp one by one. 

They had striped skirts and tops. They didn't delve into the full "Little Black Dress" theme yet that time but of course I think this is what they had in mind, a direction.

I also saw one of my favorite models on the runway Nikita McElroy. I would love to do a portrait of her someday. I've seen her like my instagram posts and I hope I get to do that soon. It's in my bucketlist as a fashion photographer. Do you see the little black dress somehow in the mix? It's going on top, and sometimes on the bottom, the full dress isn't showing yet but I think that's exactly how the designers ultimately want you to understand how the little black dress can be worn in many ways!

Richard Gutierrez for BENCH GUTZ & GLORY!

Well, I'm gonna make this short and sweet because there are tons of photos you need to see. Much of course of the newest fragrance of BENCH. If you think about what Richard Gutierrez exudes in all the roles he's played in TV and in the Movies, you might have different perspective on how he treats each challenge and adventure he encounters. With a very busy lifestyle and a passion for saving the environment, this nature lover surely has something up his sleeves when it comes to fragrances. It also means there's something for everyone as he executes this with a HIS and HERS version and named it GUTZ and GLORY!

Ready?

BENCH CEO Ben Chan, Annabelle Rama, Eddie Gutierrez, Lorin and Venice were there to support Richard Gutierrez.

 She wore this Orange number (not Red!)! Annabelle Rama looked fierce! 

Eddie Gutierrez still looked good as the hearthrob he was, a lot of people wanted to take photos with him like a true matinee idol!

Gorgeous Ruffa Gutierrez wore an Avel Bacudio creation if I'm not mistaken. I kinda know most of the structured pieces he makes and this is probably one of them! Hugs the body so nicely, form fitting... it looks so good on her!

DJ David Callum provided music, of course he provided good looks that evening too to the enjoyment of the girls! =)

Then the show started!

Young, relaxed and preppy these guys came out with possibly what they will show this Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2012 collection. I guess the season calls for it. I have those exact same pants at home. I bought it last week from their OJ Americana line.

I think they are gearing towards light materials. The shirts are more on the Earthy side though. This change in color palette didn't veer away from a cooler shade. I wish there were bigger sizes but it might be just me who's calling for it haha! Oooh and I got some of those shoes too!

I adore these long sleeve shirts too. It's more on the trendy side because you can mix and match it weather for formal ones or just shorts. I love this bit!

And then he appeared!

He looks so classy in this coat and shirt. The whole ensemble is completed with classic pants from Bench. He's one heck of an endorser, it's his time to launch a new fragrance that men and women would absolutely love! The actual fragrance was formulated and made in Grasse, France so you are sure you get your money's worth. He's got input on choosing this too, so if you like Richard's taste it's time you get one of these GUTZ & GLORY!

Now that was quite a show LOL oops it's not over yet!

It looks like there's a second installment of this show. It now goes to something more appropriate in the evening. I love this, they are wearing coats and pants more for parties and things a guy wanna do when the time calls for it. Maybe picking up girls haha.

 

The cardigan tops and coats signify the time is a little cooler on holidays so there's a definite purpose there. The long sleeve shirts are nice. I love how they played with black and grays on this bit.

Even though it's on the dark shades it's still relaxed. I think they emphasized on comfort even as the season changed. I'm loving it!

Then Richard Gutierrez came out again! =)

Then the only ROSE among the thorns also strutted the runway...

After all that testosterone filled stage, she was a breather! She was HOT!

And it looks like Richard Gutierrez was happy! =)

Gutz and Glory is now available in all leading BENCH stores nationwide. Make sure you look and feel like Richard Gutierrez the next time you shop. I love the show so much, its like a teaser of what's gonna transpire come Philippine Fashion Week. Congratulations Richard Gutierrez! You truly deserve to have your own scent now! Thank you BENCH and Suyen Corporation for having us that evening! Muchas gracias!

Preferred payment: The Bench MasterCard. =)

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