TRAILBLAZER by Penshoppe

You thought it was over? Think again! I saved the BEST for last! You'll now see some of my shots from the runways of Philippine Fashion Week 2011. Ladies and Gentlemen... lend me your ears!

From one of the best international brands the Philippines has ever produced, I present to you my pièce de résistance....

TRAILBLAZER by Penshoppe

Celebrating their 25th Anniversary, Golden ABC Inc. unleashes this awesome production of Trailblazer - an apt title for their greatest brand Penshoppe.

Bernie H. Liu owner of Golden ABC Inc. and famous brands Pen­shoppe, Oxygen, Memo, For Me and Red Logo (who was seated in front of me); went up the ginormous silver laden stage and with a toast; thanked everyone who made Golden ABC Inc. and Penshoppe what it is today. Penshoppe is a force to be reckoned with; from a local clothing brand with humble beginnings - to a great name known the world over!


Golden ABC Inc. now has 400+ stores including those in Xiamen, Jinjang and Chengdu China. He also announced the acquisition of a new premium brand called Tyler; expanding their portfolio bigger, better than ever before!

TRAILBLAZER

Stage darkens; Colors like these popped on LED Screens! Just WOW!

From their high class innovative designs, crazy but creative concepts, the Hollywood glam-rock combination and use of leather, jackets, pants, blazers, basic tees embellished with studs + rivets achieved their look for the Holiday collection 2011. The famous Stylist and Designer Raoul Ramirez was so proud; couldn't contain his excitement to show just how this will change the fashion landscape. Burned, ignited and hot... we got to see what Trailblazer is all about!

Opening the show were these guys (L) America's Next Top Model Season 10 Finalist, Fil-AM Phenom Claire Unabia, wearing a preppy sleeveless top and "to die for" boots. (R) Athletic Jacket + military looking outfit says this is going to be nice!

When I saw the background playing with lights like that I was in awe just like you! (L) Knitwear and chunky pieces work with a small frame. Her accessories pop out of her earth toned number. (R) Hoodies, cute and comfy! That artsy hanging shirt ain't that bad either!

(L) You should see the details on her dress. This would be perfect for concerts or going out... pretty much something like when it already stopped raining. Dig?! (R) Nice Asian features, nobody would go wrong with red leather + hoodie. The skirt also gives her a bigger silhouette in the hips, pretty!

(L) Key item: Man Bag. The Chinese inspired hoodie and the patched custom jeans look mighty good! (R) I think this guy is from Elite Manila, (name recall one of my many flaws) I like the boots, the Man Bag and the wayfarers.

(L) The nice small Messenger Bag, relaxed top, shiny jeans and leather bracelet works. Playing with earth tones and grays is achievable as you can see here. (R) The Man bag and jeans with sewn in zippers is a must have. I love how the "cardigan" top (if it is) relaxes the whole getup. Surprised about that skull shirt?! Me too! =)

(L) Very reminiscent of Banana Republic right? But THIS IS PENSHOPPE! Imagine how that would be if the two brands would face off in a show, this would be really a BIG challenge! If anyone got caught traveling with this number who wouldn't be noticed? (R) A simple "wifebeater" shirt, 3/4 pants and scarf completes this one; prefect for the URBAN or real JUNGLE!

(L) The hoodie and chain looks good on him, together with the red shirt - another pop of color to break the continuity. (R) The coat and plaid shirt works! You can probably use that with other regular shirts and it'll still look expensive! :)

(L) I like the treatment that they made on the pants, it looks like batik right? The boots is staple to almost all the outfits in this show.(R) The dress and the semi trench coat looks so nice together, the print is also one thing to take notice of! Everything is so nice up close!

(L) Take another look if the hoodie is worn down, its still nice eh?! I also want those weathered jeans, the feel of vintage but it's still new! (R) Look at that jacket, it would be perfect for any teenager, it makes you want to wear it anytime, anywhere!!

(L) Yuppies? It can work with that. The jacket is so nice. (R) Preppy and that Man bag, need I say more?!

(L) The jacket looks like the same with the other one but it is in a different shade. Obviously they have this in different colors. (R) Prints and layers, it probably also can work alone. Like a day and night dress. Office to nightspot. Get it? =)

The second part is all about the JACKETS, JACKETS, and JACKETS.

(L) Continuing the earth tones on this line is essential. The jacket's material, isn't that nice? Must be weatherproof too! If you guys hate the rainy days, icy nights or just plain complain about the cold in the office then this is it! (R) They take advantage of the design sense (Napoleon/British guards) which complements a man's built. I like the design aesthetic!

You think it only works on men? Nope! It does work on women too. For the more executive but not so classic ones this would take your clothing into a different level. If you feel like not following the norm, then suit up with this!

Look at those lines on the jacket plus those stressed pants on the female model. I'm sure people would go for these things and wear them everyday. Boots for men? It works too!

A different interpretation of the lines. (L) This goes down the jacket's length, nice! (R) The guy's sleeve also had some accents of lines across it. Something definitely armyish... if there is such a word for it! LOL!

(L) Padded, navy blue with yellow gold piping jacket and those button lines are great! (R) Gray and Red, who knew! I'm sure you guys didn't miss the gloves right? Michael Jackson would envy this! Foshu!

(L) Same jacket but look at how the dress worked too. You can mix and match these basics and still make use of your staples. Yes the one in your closets, it can still work with these jackets! (R) The pants with the guy, I would love to have that!

(L) See how those studs in the jacket looked nice on her eh!? (R) Sleeveless... time to show those guns! I could use one of those!

That's the Hunky Mikael Daza and Supermodel Bea Soriano! Coat's nice! ^^,

This part was where the Bowler hats came out. Very British. I think they also drew inspiration from London fashion. Very chic!



Key Items: Red Bowler Hat, coat, skirt on the lady, and she also has a bowler hat of her own. It looks so vintage but new. Really nice!

Bowler Hats and little black dress, Studded jeans, done!

Coats and shirt, bowler hat and coat on the female model. Pretty nice!




Two words... Leather jacket...



This guy... he's also famous too, name recall urgh! But look at how they use the bowler hats. It's so nice!

OMG! That's Ford Supermodel of the world finalist Charo Ronquillo! Isn't it?!

Tough and fierce on the finale walk!

Nice, they get the best models and show off the best clothes too!

Bravo!

The finale had Philippine Supermodels Victor Basa, Solenn Heussaff, Bea Soriano, and Mikael Daza on the runway. It was one night to remember, and I got to learn one thing...

Penshoppe is truly a TRAILBLAZER!

This is what you get from getting hooked up by PRAsia! It pays to get these things from the Queen B herself! Thank you so much Ms. Joyce Ramirez!

Thank you also to the good people from Penshoppe. Thank you also to Golden ABC Inc. and Sir Bernie Liu! Can't thank you guys enough!

By the way, did you know who they got to endorse Penshoppe? Here's something from their site!

WE KNOW YOU WANT IT!
Are you ready for more ED WESTWICK for PENSHOPPE?
Stay tuned! xoxo

*Images copyright belong to Penshoppe*

I hope you guys enjoyed the shows I covered for Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2011. If ever you didn't get to see it, at least you get front row seats on my site right?! =)


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IBM Builds Smarter Cities; Gets Recognized!

IBM, the world's leader in "Smart Solutions" has announced the release of their Intelligent Operations Center for Smarter Cities. This is actually a new solution created to see metrics in a holistic point of view; converging information from different municipal/city departments and other government agencies. Monitoring, Analyzing is a crucial and integral part of any system so that manpower, supplies, funding and managing resources would be easy. You would have more time getting the right services for the ones who need it most. You can also get to preempt disasters and respond swiftly. Proper planning and logistics should pose as a solution for difficult situations. If ever unplanned events may come; proper procedures and expected results can still be achieved.

Creating these unified centers would eliminate red tape and implement best practices that have been proved to work for other countries as well. IBM has invested a LOT in research and development and this has been one of the key factors why they have steadily grown in the past few years. IBM is currently celebrating their centennial year! (Founded June 16, 1911)


What are the advantages of going this route?!

It would be easy to shorten disruptions and manage its impact to the public. Community services like public order, safety, transportation, water resources, structures, social services and communication with other agencies would be faster; everything would be properly coordinated when disaster strikes. There also can be rapid response units that can be dispatched for life threatening incidents if the need arises. This is a remarkable improvement to processes that made red tape and corruption common in the current government of the Philippines; and I wouldn't be surprised if people would go for that.

IBM Gets Recognized

In the recent KAPATID Awards (Kapatiran sa Industriya), IBM the grand bulwark in building a Smarter Planet received recognition for Strategic Visioning & Partnering for Business and Job Survival at the recent NCE (National Conference for Employers) held at the Marriot Hotel in Pasay City. Their continuing efforts in dealing with matters concerning the recession, hardships in the economy, policy creation, human resource planning, market analysis and research on business competitions has helped a lot of corporations go through the toughest times. Integration through their portfolio of software, hardware, application management, business process outsourcing services and analytics has given them the edge as they celebrate 75 years of doing business in the country; and a century for the world!

“IBM’s Centennial is ultimately about making the world work better. As a company, IBM has continued to reinvent itself as a modern corporation the past 100 years through best practices anchored on its beliefs and values. Our strategic visioning is best epitomized when we shifted to a globally-integrated enterprise business model, where work flows where it can best be done- based on the right talent, cost, and business environment. We continue to collaborate and form strategic partnerships with local clients and industry leaders to help realize our shared aspirations of having a better and smarter Philippines in the near future,” said James Velasquez, Country General Manager of IBM Philippines.

Congratulations IBM! This is a well deserved feat!

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A Woman with a Noble Cause

I've met quite a number of people from the industry last Saturday when I attended the Fontana Independence Day Music Festival. I was tired to say the least because of the activities that happened all at the same time. The performers were great and people were happy about the music but I saw one particular lady that quite had a different purpose when she went there. Before I do go on with my story I'd like you to watch these videos first!

She is the lovely Ms. Janice Hung. To tell you honestly; I didn't know her personally before I came to Fontana. She was introduced to us by Jayson Biadog of the Contest niche blog with the same name. Stunning, tall and beautiful I couldn't resist but look at her from afar(so did a couple hundred people in the venue). I wondered about what she's doing in the event; maybe playing "Classical Chinese Music?!" or so I thought. We talked quite a bit that evening about what she's done in the past. I adore WUSHU/TAIJI since I was a kid. It was a frustration that I didn't get to finish my stint there because I felt out of place and had to travel far to Binondo just to get lessons. The basics were hard enough let alone I was the only Hispanic looking boy in the sea of Chinese kids. Little did I know that she is an accomplished WUSHU Champion. She can probably kick anyone's butt if she wanted to because of her expertise in Chang Quan (Long Fist), Taiji Quan (Supreme Ultimate Fist), Tai Ji Jian (Taiji Sword) among other disciplines of this sport. She's the best at what she does and won gold medals in the nationals for quite a number of years. More medals in the Southeast Asian Games and the Asian Games too.

As if the Gods thought she wasn't too good... she was also blessed with the gift of singing; and she's quite good at it as a matter of fact. There are only quite a number of people who can sing and host in Mandarin and she does it fluently. A trait that you can never get these days.

Being the good lady that she is, she wanted to give back to her sport and the youth in general; and she channeled this through her advocacy; Music and Sports.


The Janice Hung Arts and Sports Foundation, Inc. put up MUZIKADEMY to help kids develop and hone their talents in music, visual arts, sports, and other creative undertakings. They raise funds so they can get these less fortunate kids trained and promoted professionally; eventually raising their self esteem so they can make a name of their own. They also plan to put up facilities and mobile studios in the future so they can go to far flung places that need the services of their organization. They also have scholarship programs for those who couldn't afford the fees but are promising in these fields. They are currently raising funds now but are very much open for more so they can help MORE kids in the future. This is indeed such a noble cause... and I'm all for it!

To know more about MUZIKADEMY and the Janice Hung Arts and Sports Foundation, please visit their website at http://www.janicehung.com/; Call 585-3200 or e-mail: johnlouise19@yahoo.com.

Quoted from their contest this 2011:

Welcome to MUZIKADEMY 2011. Registration is now open.
1. Send us your Demo CD with Subject title: MUZIKADEMY 2011 ENTRY
2. Demo CD should consist one (1) original song, one (1) demo song
3. Send us your Profile or Band Profile with Photos
Send us your demo at muzikademy@yahoo.com.
For more details you may call 5853200/09178258099 or visit www.janicehung.com
Deadline is on JULY 27, 2011

Need I say more?! Join now!


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1st International Agriculture and Tourism Expo!

The Philippines has and would probably always be an Agricultural country. Our economy may have been modified in the last few years but generally we live and breathe in this industry. One significant sector in the market that is making a lot of opportunities is tourism and what better way to promote it but on this 1st International Agriculture and Tourism Expo to be held on June 30 to July 2 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

This is their attempt to combine these two areas which is a VERY good idea in my books. Imagine these farmlands that we have in the provinces converted into a place to stay for tourists. Fishing, planting trees, taking care of animals, getting their food from the same organic farm... wouldn't that be nice to do rather than going to hotels and just the busy streets of Manila? It's something different and it would definitely show something that is NOT THE USUAL Philippine vacation. It would be entirely different from other countries; and this uniqueness would be the selling factor. It would create jobs and income generating opportunities for everyone else in the country.

Come to the event and enjoy live bands, games, freebies, food and fun! This will surely change the tourism and agricultural landscape in the country!

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