Gerry Katigbak SS2012

Gerry Katigbak's new collection comprised of blocks and stripes: all in different sizes and colors! It was very sporty and and included some pieces that are sure to catch the attention especially when worn in the beach. His collection somehow reminded me that of Prada a few seasons back. Both played with stripes and colors. However, Gerry's version was translated in sporty pieces which would definitely fit in my closet full of stripes. And the white blazer with the seal was just summer perfect! And the bakya shoes are sure winners too. There were roomy bags perfect for those lazy days were you can just stash all the essentials into one roomy bag. This collection definitely made me feel so excited for summer!

P.S. the chicken shoes were just so cute! Very quirky!

Arnold Galang Spring Summer 2012

If you watched Arnold Galang's show last season, you would know that his direction for this season was a far cry from his last collection. Turning from tribal prints and fringed accessories, he concentrated more on form and structure and chose black and white as the main colors of his collection. Though obviously minimal, he included some pieces that incorporate large fish scale-like sequins in gold yellows and blacks. Furthermore,  the first pieces with the leather details reminded me of a Rad Hourani collection back then. Nevertheless, his collection is still proof that he can do something different and distinct from what he has done in the past few seasons.

Michael Cinco Spring Summer 2012

With a jam-packed audience giving a standing ovation at the end of the presentation, Michael Cinco truly gave us an amazing fashion show that is sure to be a gold seller. And by gold, I mean gold, literally! Gold hued gowns bedecked in his signature crystals and beads, each piece shone as if stars were sewed onto it. Tufts of feather and probably miles of lace graced the catwalk as models clad in jaw-dropping number went out one by one in different segments. But one feature that really got out attention were the male models wearing nothing but underwear "armor" reminiscent of Karl Lagerfeld's styling in the Pirelli calendar. Truly majestic and mind-boggling; two words not often associated with one another.

The finale of the show was that of McQueenian inspiration: a female model, clad only in a sheer number with private parts covered only in crystals, slithering along with male models as a shower of water fell from the scaffolding above. Models did their final catwalk as the water continued to pour ending with a burst of golden confetti; it's as if the sky had rained stars. It was truly an amazing show and definitely worth the stress going too!

Due to traffic, I arrived late. SO yeah, wasn't able to start the show. And when we arrived, it was already halfway done. And that's not all! My memory card got fucked up so I was only able to take a few photos. Ugh. But anyways, there's still tomorrow.

See you guys tomorrow!