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A Grown-up Prom!

Monday, November 30th, 2009

I recently was invited to a beautiful ball and I wanted the share with all of you how lovely everybody looked. I really look forward to this annual event because everyone really dresses up and literally have a ball. In many ways, it’s like a grown up PROM. LOL!

Prom has always been special to me, because this is how I really started as a designer. My classmates would come to me and ask me to design their dresses and I would tear the sheets out of my notebooks and draw their gowns. This spirit is what I cherish and try to capture up to this day. The ball was held at the super chic Makati Shangri-la hotel! I had a really great time that evening. What is not to love? There were so many beautiful people dressed so elegantly and the bubbles just kept on coming! LOL! Enjoy the photos!

The minute I arrived for cocktails, I spotted the ILONGGO contingent in full force! I consider them my family in the south! BIG HUGS all around!

The minute I arrived for cocktails, I spotted the ILONGO contingent in full force! I consider them my family in the south! BIG HUGS all around!

Bumped into my fantastic designer friend Dennis Lustico here with Nix.

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Tags: Anne Curtis, Audrey Chiu, ball, ball gowns, Camille Mathay, Divine Lee, fashion, Fashion Insider, friends, gowns, Macky Mathay, parties, rajo laurel
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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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Tags: exhibit, fashion, Fashion Insider, Inspiration, national museum, rajo laurel, Salvacion Lim-Higgins, slim, slims, vintage gowns
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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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Tags: fashion, Fashion Insider, friends, national museum, preview, rajo laurel, Salvacion Lim-Higgins, slim, slims, the slim gala, town and country
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Dennis Lustico!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

This weekend was quite fun! The highlight of it all was the Gala Fashion Show of my friend Dennis Lustico! The Gala was supposed to be held on Oct 1, but due to Ondoy, the organizers decided to move the date. I think it was a blessing altogether, as the venue was moved to the Makati Shangri-la Hotel. The night was filled with only positive energy as everyone wanted to raise money for the Red Cross. I am a staunch supporter of the Red Cross and anything that will benefit this wonderful organization, I am there. The evening also raised money for the victims of Ondoy. Enough chit-chat, here are some photos from that night! OH….I had to break this post into 2 parts as I took so many photos! LOL!

Our school bus, comprised of Cedric Cid, Malu Gamboa and Nix! I felt like it was prom night all over again!

Then we volted in with the coolest siblings in town! Stacy and Junie Rodriguez

Tessa Valdes was co-chairing the event. I tell you, her philanthropic energy is boundless! Here she is with my goddaughter Athena!

Chito and Ricky are always the best dressed cats in town! I love their day-glo pants! Each time I see them out, they have the most exciting looks!

This is Emily and Tessa! I dressed them up for the evening! It really felt like Prom night all over again!

Malu G with Anton B. I loved the small details of Anton's suit; check out the shoulder and the collar! Very cool indeed! I think Randy Ortiz did it?

The other chairperson for the event was Mrs. Kaye Tinga. Here she is with her husband Mayor Tinga of the super city of Taguig! Man...They are doing such a good job with that town! It

The Generals were in full force! (General Managers that is) Mr. and Mrs. Reto Klauser of The Makati Shangri-la hotel with Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Crook of The Manila Peninsula! Happy to see them there! Their wives were really stylish!

Design darlings James Reyes with Ivarluski Aseron came out to support our friend Dennis! Hey guys, next year, it

The best color of the night goes to Mrs. Shiela Romero! She looked great! She also had the most dramatic train! WERQ IT GURL!!!!

Best hair accessory of the night goes to Mrs. Beng Dee! I loved it! It was so fresh and youthful! I had to take a close shot of it!

Nix with the glam squad! Isha Andaya with the Lulu Tan-Gan!

Lulu wearing Dennis Lustico! Loving the color again! Yaay for this!

I spotted her Vintage Bea Valdes bag! This was an early edition, I remember this very well!

Best Styling for me goes to Janina Dizon! Love the layered pearls, fascinator and bold shoulder! Her family did the jewels for the show!

Here was how the ballroom looked liked! Nice stage! The lighting was also very dramatic! Ariel Lozada was the brains behind the production that evening.

BFFs and Lustico muses were present! Both in a gorgeous shade of Platinum! Celine Lopez and Weny Puyat! It was so nice to see them!

Joey Mead was a head turner in this fantastic Pucci number! LOVE YOU JOEY!

My friend Josephine del Gallego was rocking this Marchesa gown! She is so chic it kills me!

Ria Prieto is pregnant and she looks this amazing! God was good to you my dear! Loving the clean lines of this Lustico creation!

The Lim Ladies! One in HOL, the other in Puey.

Sister act! Malu and Popsie Gamboa! Had to take a shot of this as Popsie rarely comes out!

The surprise guest at our table was non other than Hayden Kho! This was Hayden's first social event after the "scandal." Tessa and Hayden became friends during the Celebrity duets show.

Hayden was very honest about his feelings that night so our table made sure that he was comfortable and relaxed! Good thing he sat beside Emily, who completely put him at ease.

FYI...He is really a charmer and really very good looking! LOL!

My tablemates Rosanna Cruz and Jon-Jon Rufino.

The theme of the food that night was a modern adaptation of Philippine cuisine. We started out with a sampler trio of fresh lumpia, a crispy wanton-like turon and a really lovely cheesy mini bibingka. I loved the idea of nouvelle Philippine cuisine!

The soup dish came next and it was a very hearty sea food binakol served in the coconu! This was my fave dish of the evening! It was hearty and refreshing and just YUMMY!

The soup dish came next and it was a very hearty sea food binakol served in the coconut! This was my fave dish of the evening! It was hearty and refreshing and just YUMMY!

The main course was a dish called Poullet Philippine. ( Philippine Chicken), it was served with a lovely risotto. It reminded me of a really social version of adobo. LOL! It was just OK.

The main course was a dish called Poullet Philippine (Philippine Chicken), served with a lovely risotto. It reminded me of a really sosyal version of adobo. LOL! It was just OK.

The dessert again came in threes. Another turon, then a leche flan with macapuno and another dessert on the right , which by then I was too full to try. In fairness, they had a lot of food served! The wines too were flowing the whole evening, this made all of us very happy!

A group shot! Diba very Vanity Fair?

Tessa Alindogan with Hayden!

One more with me! LOL!

HUGS!
RAJO!

Tags: Dennis Lustico, fashion, Fashion Insider, friends, gala, rajo laurel
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The 50th Manila FAME!

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

I was invited again this year to be one of the judges of the prestigious KATHA awards! This award is given to exporters showing at the Manila Fame. This year is the 50th Manila FAME exposition. Ever since I can remember, I would always look forward to this event, as it showcases the best of the best designers and exporters of the Philippines. This year was extra special for me as one of my dearest friends, Patrice Ramos- Diaz, served as one of the creative consultants! I am so very proud of her! Joining Patrice is another creative wizard, Eric Paras of the famous Gallery A-11.

I spent the whole day looking around the show and wondered if I would make the 12 noon cut off time! It felt like I was speed judging as I was zipping in and out of booths like I was in a trance! I take the responsibility of judging quite seriously, so I wanted to see absolutely everything! This post is all about my personal highlights ! If you’re interested in visiting the FAME show, it is open till the 18th of OCT! If you have time and the inclination, do go as this will open your eyes to the creative talents of our fellow Filipinos! It’s times like this that really make me so proud to be a Filipino!

I have always been attracted to the works of the MCCA group! Last year they won the best booth and this year the products lent itself to a more organic and earthy tome. I particularly loved these parsely/poppy shaped relief mirrored frame.

I have always been attracted to the works of the MCCA group! Last year they won the best booth and this year the product lent itself to a more organic and earthy tome. I particularly loved these parsely/poppy shaped relief mirrored frame.

One day I want to this installation in my studio, it's so very cool! For more info about MCCA, send them an email at mcca@comclark.com

I loved this booth! It felt so honest and authentic! I loved how it just made me relaxed and in a chill out mood. They specialized in gift items with a weather beaten look. If I am not mistaken, the company is called The Island Life! Perfect name, if you ask me!

I loved the simple lines of this company called OBRA Cebuana Inc. They felt so Filipino. I particularly loved that yellow chair in the back which reminds me of suman. LOL! Their email is obracebuana@gmail.com

I also fell in love with this booth and its products. They had lots of items but because the layout was streamlined, each piece on display was easily appreciated. I adore how they used wood as the soul of the design.

This is the booth of Ann Pamintuan. I love the whim of the collections as they were all ispired by the Kamias fruit or the star fruit. One day when I hava a garden of my own I will have an Ann Pamintuan!

This is the booth of Ann Pamintuan. I love the whim of the collections as they were all inspired by the Kamias fruit or the star fruit. One day when I have a garden of my own, I will have an Ann Pamintuan!

I loved these ceramic/clay vases! The color and shape is so chic. They were made by the Riviera company and their email is rclay@rivieraclay.com.ph. I nominated them for the best gift category.

The Riviera booth!

I thought that this wall unit was very clever! I just loved the drama of a wall with this much pattern and texture. This was created by TADECO check out their website at www.tadeco-homedecor.com

The company Evolve is always so cool and chic! They are like classics that you never get tired of looking at!

I always loved wrought iron work; they never fail to inspire me. This is no different, this lovely piece was created by CHANALLI their company is loacated just in Makati with tel 632-8189642. I can see this piece either inside or outside a home.

I always loved wrought iron work; they never fail to inspire me. This is no different - this lovely piece was created by CHANALLI. Their company is located just in Makati, with tel. no. 632-8189642. I can see this piece either inside or outside a home.

I am a huge fan of color! I just felt happy seeing fun things like this stackable wire chair! I wanted this to win the Best Product Design. Apparently, it has already won a couple of years ago! This was genius! I want it! LOL! If you want it also call a.garcia crafts. Their website is agarciacrafts.com

Look, the wire chair comes in silver! LOVE IT! It's like the super chic relative of the monobloc chairs LOL!

As I turned the corner, this came and greeted me! I mean, WHOAH!!!! LOL! I swear, coming to FAME is like going to an amusement park!

I wonder who buys these things? How does one ship it? I swear it's bigger than a 2 level house! LOL!

The Azcor booth was really nice too!

I flipped when I saw the accessories of BON-ACE! They are really so beautiful! Check out this clutch and that cuff beside it was making me drool! It was also so very light!

The console table was also very beautiful! Check out their website at www.bon-ace.com

The Fame also has a section concentrating on Holiday decor. One could really feel the season creeping at you just by visiting the booth. I adored this snowman as the hat moves when you touch it. This was made by Bianca Beatrice arts. You can email them at biancaarts08@gmail.com

This is the whole snowman collection by Biaca Beatrice arts. I liked that it was fun and cheerful!

These lamps were the most interesting light fixtures that I have seen in the whole fair. They are made from rattan. The designer was explaining to me that the inspiration came from hair! The one of the right is the curly variation and the one on the left is the rebonded version! LOL! I liked them a lot! They were made by Accessoria inc. Do check their website at accessoriainc.com

I am a HUGE FAN of VITO SELMA's work! I think he could be the next Cobonpue! I love love love this GEO coffee table. I know he did many version s of this series! I think his work is AMAZING! Check his website out www.vitoselma.com

I found this piece quite charming and romantic. It's called the Louis the V dresser. In fact, all of the pieces of this company called SKY-SHINE were really beautiful! Please take a look at their website and prepare to dream! www.skyshinefd.com

This vase/bowl is another fabulous piece from the wonderful mind of Vito Selma! I love it! I want it! Where can I get it? LOL!

I found this paper cup installation of my friend Butch Carungay of AVATAR fantastic! I thought that it was really special and fun! I actually want to do this in my studio very soon! I hope Butch allows me!

FAME also has a section devoted to fashion! I found this amazing artisans that do the most exquisite pieces from gold with the same process unchanged since they started the company which in my mind is "panahon pa ni KULAFU!" LOL! I loved the history of this pendant.. I found it so special! The company is called Ricel's jewellery and you can email her at ramos_cecilia60@yahoo.com.ph

FAME also has a section devoted to fashion! I found these amazing artisans that do the most exquisite pieces from gold with the same process unchanged since they started the company which in my mind is "panahon pa ni KULAFU!" LOL! I loved the history of this pendant.. I found it so special! The company is called Ricel's Jewellery and you can email her at ramos_cecilia60@yahoo.com.ph

I loved this cross! Ricel's jewellery also made it. I think it's beautiful! It was also so well priced! Just under 180$ for this stunner!

I see Patrice's style in the installations! LOL! She has this soft strength and an amazing eye for texture and detail!

I found my buddy Rene Simbajon of Austolia jewelry arts! He won the Katha awards for best fashion accessory last season. Here he is with me wearing his new creation, a Fedora hat made from BRASS! I thought it was going to be heavy but it was really light! Check out his pieces as they are really stunning! info@austolia.com

I found a glove maker in the fair! I found this tooled glove so beautiful! I got his number for a couple of ideas perhaps for my store? Hmmm...His company is able to take in small quantities so that is very cool. His email adress is Quimado@allfashiongloves.com

The fashion section had a young designers competition and this always makes me smile!

I was really digging this bag inspired by the "bayong." I wonder if they will sell this locally? It would be the best summer beach bag!

It was also the very first time they had a section called ART-MANILA where in local galleries and artists could participate and show their work. This bahay-kubo sculpture was beautiful!

It was also the very first time they had a section called ART-MANILA where local galleries and artists could participate and show their work. This bahay-kubo sculpture was beautiful!

Some booths had artists in action!

This was the booth of my friend Patrice Ramos-Diaz. For several years now, she has been experimenting with various local and indigenous weaves! She creates the most romantic and dreamy dresses!

I like these knotted bags made in Bohol designed by my friend Doro Barandino for Bohol Beads & Fibers company. Check more of their work by clicking their website www.boholbeadsandfibers.com

Another new section in FAME is the health and wellness area where in several companies showcased their products catering to this growing market. I found the Tobees Apiary

I found the booth and the concept of this company really cool! They are called GUGO! They concentrated on natural soaps and other special beauty products! I loved the serenity of their booth! They were playing Japanese NOH music and the tent like structure was very soothing! To find GUGO, you may email them at Notabene@pldtdsl.net

HUGS!
RAJO!

Tags: art, fame, fashion, Fashion Insider, judging, local artists, local designers, rajo laurel, the 50th Manila FAME International, trade show
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Rock & Fashion for a Cause!

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Rock and Roll plus Fashion is always a good mix! After getting well from the flu and feeling so much better (Thank GOD!), I decided to pop in at the HOY HOY ONDOY event! It was spearheaded by Tim Yap, Jay Ortega (who incidentally is the director for Project Runway Philippines season 2) and Saga Productions!

The event was a combination of many things! First, it was fundraising and awareness campaign to continue to help the victims of the flood. Second, it was a ROCK CONCERT! There were so many rock bands that donated their time and talent for FREE so that the organizers could raise some major MULAH! All the proceeds of the event would be going to the RED CROSS! Finally, there was a fashion angle. Fashion people also came in full force as top Philippine designers joined in to donate their creations and had a silent auction.

The crowd was a wonderful motley crew of a rockers, fashion folk, young business men and many more. I loved looking at the crowd and generally got a high from seeing that all these people really wanted to help out! By 11 pm, they had collected close to 250 thousand pesos from donations! How wonderful is that? I slipped out soon after that as I did not want a relapse of my flu! However, as I was leaving the event, all I could fee was JUBILATION!

The rock scene! I loved the chill vibe of the crowd enjoying the cool music!

The dance group Pinoy All Stars were there! These hip-hop dancers are just AMAZING!

Head organizer Tim Yap with super model/host Joey Mead! (Joey's family home was flooded badly.)

Nix and Joey! The look of ROCK-CHIC!

Tim with the super pretty Heart Evangelista.

The Fashion Angle!

Dr. Khaz! He has been sharing his services pro-bono in several relief centers around the metro!

Top Models Sanya & Mia collecting donations at the front door!

Divine Lee won the auction for my gold gown! I think it's a perfect match!

Cool installation!

The new fashion tribe! Em, Martin and Veejay!

Super cool dude Illac Diaz was there!

Relief good ready to be shipped out to the victims! Love the fact that the bags were not plastic!

Mobilizing the goods!

BIG HUGS!
RAJO!

Tags: benefit, charity, concert, fashion, Fashion Insider, music, rajo laurel, rock, typhoon ondoy
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Insanely Beautiful!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Once in a blue moon there are fashion moments that stir up my emotions and just make me say I LOVE FASHION! I just finished salivating over the details of the latest Alexander McQueen Spring-Summer 2010 presentation and I was like blown away! I mean, how does he do it? It’s all so INSANELY BEAUTIFUL!!! The details are mind-boggling! Everything seems so new and fresh! I have been an Alexander McQueen fan since the very start. The man is a GENIUS! I mean it’s pure art! PURE ART!

HUGS!
RAJO!

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VALENTINO!

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

When I received my invitation from ZEE magazine for the VALENTINO movie, I literally shook with delight! I mean, VALENTINO is a fashion god! I LOVE VALENTINO! I have all his books. I even have a very special limited edition book that he signed!

: Valentino is a legend!

I heard about this movie several months ago and I even saw a preview of it on the Internet. I even ordered the movie from Amazon, but it will be arriving in late September. So you can imagine my happiness when I got the invite! I arrived at around 6:30 pm and the energy of the crowd was so strong! The crowd was really a power house of the Philippine fashion landscape. We were all there!

: The crowd was a power cast of the fashion elite of the country like National Artist for Fashion Pitoy Moreno (I love the fact that Tito Pitoy is everywhere from the Lady Gaga concert to the Valentino premiere! I would not be surprised if I end up seeing him at Establishment with a cocktail in hand! LOL!) and the President GMA’s fave fashion designer, Ito Curata.

: Glam squad. Mrs. Vasquez-Prada and son Andy with the Prince of Philippine fashion Inno Sotto!

: My darling friend, fresh from Paris Eduard Garcia strikes a pose for me!

: One of the most talented hair and makeup artists in the land, Mother Henri Calayag was very present!

: Bespectacled buddies. Robby Carmona and Rhett Eala.

: Sibling style! Love the Changs, they are so FASHION!

: Glamour goddess! Cheri was present too! She is incredible chic!

The Shangri-La hotel staff was busy giving out PINK champagne and at 7pm on the dot, the movie started. From start to finish, I was mesmerized! The movie really gave all of us an intimate perspective of the life of Valentino. The movie follows the life of Valentino for almost 2 years, leading up to his FABULOUS 45th anniversary party! Trust me when I say that there will never ever be a party like the Anniversary party of Valentino!

: I had to steal some shots from the movie! Sorry if this is illegal, but I just want to share! LOL!

: One of the iconic Valentino red gowns,…this is one of my faves. Worn by the sensational Verushka!

: Valentino is so precise. He is also very funny. The relationship he has with his partner is also so cute!

: My favorite shot of the movie! I adore his pugs!

: The finale show!

For me, it was also a story about love! The complex relationship Valentino and his partner Giometti. Even if I felt like going to the bathroom to pee, I held it! LOL! As I really did not want to miss a thing! I did not want the movie to end! I left the movie so inspired with a high! This is the reason why I love fashion. I do hope that all of you fashion lovers get to see it because there will never be a fashion movie quite like Valentino …The Last Emperor.

HUGS!

RAJO!

Tags: designers, documentary, fashion, Fashion Insider, film, friends, Inspiration, movie, Philippine fashion scene, rajo laurel, Valentino The Last Emperor
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Divine’s European Adventure!

Friday, August 7th, 2009

I just wanted to share with you some photos of one of my favorite gal pals: Ms. Divine Lee, who is currently rocking it in Europe! I was over the moon with delight when she sent Nix some photos and I realized that she was wearing a lot of my clothes all throughout her trip. I love the fact that Divine is living proof that my clothes are really travel friendly. Thank you my darling, and see you very soon!

(Places are: Paris, London, Milan, Giverny, Versailles, Manchester, Madrid, Rome, Florence, Venice)

HUGS!
RAJO!

Tags: clients, clothes, Divine Lee, europe, fashion, Fashion Insider, friends, rajo laurel, travel
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Jujiin in Japan!

Monday, May 18th, 2009

I was so excited to meet up with Jujiin Samonte. He is one of the most talented individuals I know. We worked together in my last gala, where he shot most of the visuals that accompanied my collections. You all should check out Jujiin’s blog called The Boy who Cried Chos – just type Jujiin.com. It is filled with images of his visits to Japan, which he does annually, and fun anecdotes of his experiences here.

Nix and Jujiin also went to grade school together, so they have been good friends since they were like 7! LOL! We decided to meet up in Harajuku. We were there ahead, and when Jujiin arrived, he was a showstopper!!! Even the jaded Japanese style folk were turning their heads on this young man’s style vibe!

: I spotted Jujiin walking towards us wearing his brand new Margiela shades! EYELAHVET!

: He was also wearing these very limited Vuitton-Sprouse high tops. I heard that they only had 10 pairs being sold in Japan.

: BFF’s!

We decided to work the Omotesando and Aoyama area. These two places are where some of the most upscale fashion establishments are located. I cannot begin to tell you all how merchandising here is like a science! It is really breathtaking! We had a really amazing day where we just kept on laughing and taking everything in. If you want to be inspired, come to Tokyo! You really end up creatively shaken!

: Loving the cool street style vibe in Tokyo. I could just actually sit in a corner and shoot the most beautifully dressed people in the planet!

: It seemed like everyone was telling me to try and eat at Maisen. It’s been around for a really long time and its specialty is Tonkatsu. Give me deep-fried breaded pork anytime! LOL!

: We were all so excited to have lunch!

: Dong and Nix got the full-on set meal! It was beautiful! The rice was just incredible!

: I had this tonkatsudon! It was divine!

: We also had a side order of the tonkatsu of course. It was heavenly! Goodness! I need to do a mini-marathon now to like flush out all this fried food! LOL!

: The Christopher Nemeth store was closed on the day that we went, so I just took a shot of the window. I have the good mind to come back, as it really looked so interesting inside.

: The forecast that day was rain, thus the need for umbrellas, but we were lucky that it did not rain at all!

: This is one of the inner malls along Omotesando. I like the idea that it’s all slanted walkways. I can imagine this as a ramp for a show.

: Beautiful crystal chandeliers.

: The most tacky porcelain dolls…so tacky that it’s already cool! LOL! You know when something is so baduy that it becomes chika! This is it!

: Fashion and real estate have always been partners. Here in Tokyo it’s brought to a whole new level, where fabulous architectural buildings are created to house the brands.

: This buiding houses the Bulgari and the Maison Martin Margiela stores.

: Loving the Nike store on Cat Street. I like the shape. This could be a great residence.

: The boys taking a break. FYI…GAP here in Japan is awesome. They make items exclusively for the Japanese market.

: Coffee break time at the Bulgari cafe. This sets you back at around 800 Pesos for a cup of joe! YIKES! I just kept on telling myself that we had AMBIENCE-AMBIENCE my little darlings! LOL!

: Jujiin werqs his Hercovitch vest/fringe shawl. We kept on teasing Jujiin that he is so SUUUGOH! Japanese for “hanep and look mo man!”

: We then proceeded to the Margiela store, which had an exhibition on the side! This man is really a genius! I got a bit jahe taking photos so I ended up buying his book! I really respect this brand!

: Super Kawai!!! The Louis Vuitton store had Murakami Madness all over the store!

: Murakami gigantic stuffed toys! I wonder if they are for sale?

: More Murakami magic! I like the happy feeling you get when you look at his work.

: A close up of Joy!

: Does this make you smile? I know it makes me smile!

: Comme des Garcon’s store! Even as a young design student, I was already in love with CDG! We bought a few things here. HE HE HE!

: Ms. Cecile V.S. told me to check out LOVELESS!

: The men’s section was in the basement! I loved the creepy dungeon-like quality of the store! It’s like entering Dracula’s closet!

: A very chic and super well-dressed Dracula at that! LOL! I stole these shots, as I kinda know it was bawal to take photos but I did anyway! I wanted to blog about it eh! LOL!

: Amazing merchandising talaga! The lights were soft and low and the music was exciting!

: Top view of Loveless!

: We found the fashion mecca, and it’s called the PRADA Building! LOL! This amazing glass sculpture-like building was designed by Herzog de Meuron.