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The SLIM Gala part 2

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

During the cocktails, I approached my friend Vicky Veloso-Barrera, one of the head researchers for the SLIM retrospective, and asked if I could go ahead and view the collection for my blog! I wanted to take really good shots of the collection. I really wanted to share this with everyone as I feel that the SLIM legacy has to be experienced by all. What she gave us all is a tangible face of who we are as Filipinos.

This entry is quite long, so please bear with me. Vicky filled me with so much juicy details that I hope I can remember it all. The exhibit is defined not chronologically but through the various elements that SLIM used when she was designing. Elements like Shape, Line, Surface, Influence and Brides, all of which were an integral part of her artistry.

I tried to capture as much images and information as I can but the best thing really is to visit the show itself. The show will last till March and I intend to bring my entire team and staff to the show early next year. This is one show NO ONE should miss out on! To everyone involved in creating this masterpiece of a legacy, I say THANK YOU! This is really how it should be done! I could feel the true effort in creating something of this magnitude!

CONGRATULATIONS! What an amazing feat! ENJOY the photos!

The exhibit showcased more than 100 items of clothing and artifacts that showcases what Philippine Haute Couture looked like from 1947 to 1990. The exhibit showcased more than 100 items of clothing and artifacts that showcases what Philippine Haute Couture looked like from 1947 to 1990.

The lady on the right is SLIM! She is Salvacion Lim- Higgins. I stayed up all night trying to read her book. She is a fascinating lady!

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The SLIM Gala!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

A few months ago, I did an entry on an extraordinary woman called SLIMS. Her real name in Salvacion Lim-Higgins. I stumbled upon her work while I was asked to sit on the panel for the National Artist awards. I saw just a glimpse of her work and I was fixated. Little did I know that there was a grand retrospective in the works to show everyone the SLIM legacy.

I was invited to come to the gala held at the National Museum. The minute I drove up, I was left speechless! There was a red carpet leading up to the majestic columns! I felt I was like this was the closest thing to the Metropolitan Gala in New York! When I entered the museum, the entire room’s energy was on high gear! There were so many beautiful people. This was natural, of course, as the evening was being hosted by two of the most glamourous publications in the land: Preview and Town & Country! Everyone who loved fashion was there!

I decided to create this entry in 2 parts, one focusing on the party and the other on the exhibit. The retrospective will last till March! I encourage everyone to come and visit the SLIM show at the National Museum. Trust me when I say that your heart will SOAR!

MABUHAY SI SLIM!!!!

I excitedly whipped out my camera as I drove up the entrance!

The red carpet leading to the entrance wished that I had a super long train! Gentlemen in suits would escort the guests to the lobby!

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SLIMS!

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

I just have to share this with all of you! When I was asked to be on the panel for deliberation for the National Artist for Fashion, there was one name on the list that I really was curious about . Her name was Salvacion Lim-Higgins. As a young student of fashion, I already knew the name, but I was really not familiar with the work. I also knew that she had a prestigious fashion school called SLIMS. I Knew that a lot of famous designers went to school there. Famous designers like Lulu Tan-Gan, Auggie Cordero, Cesar Gaupo, Oscar Peralta, Joe Salazar, and many many more.

What I did not know is just how AMAZING this woman was! OMG! When I was given the literature and the body of her work, I was like FLOORED! LOL!

I mean, it was really beautiful work! The gowns were like sculpture! The shapes were so modern and so interesting that I stayed longer in the panel room more than the others just so that I can take photos and enjoy her artistry more. I am so happy that I was able to see more of her work and attach images in my mind.

There are a few people in the world that can go by the status of a one name icon. I truly believe the SLIMS is deserving of this. I do hope that the people who love fashion can talk and discuss more about her and other designers from the past. I think by paying homage and really studying her legacy, we can grow and become better artists.

SLIMS will be celebrating her 50th anniversary in 2010 and I am sure something truly special will be happening. In the meantime, I am fortunate to have glimpses of her greatness through these photos.

This is Mrs. Salvacion Lim-HIggins! She is what you call a true Philippine Fashion ICON!

A selection of photographs with the amazing body of work of SLIMS

This is Tina Maristel-Ocampo!!! I was her biggest fan in the '80s! I would wait for her outside fashion shows and ask for her autograph. LOL! Here she is, wearing one of the last pieces that SLIMS created.

This gown is modeled by the iconic Chona Kasten. For those fashion babies out there, she was the ultimate fashion muse in the golden age of Philippine Couture!

This Terno is modeled by Mrs. Edith Nakpil-Rabat. I am loving the shape of this gown.

This evening cape is really MAJOR! I wonder where women wore these things then? I cannot imagine anyone (Well maybe Tessa Valdes) wear this out today. I love the shape and the cutting though as its really a beautiful play on proportion.

This evening cape is really MAJOR! I wonder where women wore these things then? I cannot imagine anyone (Well maybe Tessa Valdes) wearing this out today. I love the shape and the cutting though, as it's really a beautiful play on proportion.