Chat Almarvez PhFW Holiday 2013 Jag Origins
Process. I drew inspiration from ‘work in progress’. I’ve always been fascinated with the unfinished look where certain details are exposed. I like the idea of stopping at a point where things are still yet to ‘peak’. I think it gives excitement and somehow gives the viewers space to imagine.
Model: Tomoe
Dress and Photographs: RJ Santos
Make-up: Anna Santos
Crown: Sasa Blancaflor
Sugar, spice and everything nice aka special thanks to: Pat Vasquez and Ivy Baldazo
Van Gogh is Bipolar #manilafame
Van Gogh Is Bipolar at #ManilaFame #art #design #insallation
Last week, our exercise for our Draping class was to come up with a serpentina gown. This exercise covered two of our topics which were contouring and skirts.
So for my serpentina, I decided to go minimal, but challenged myself with the construction. I wanted it to look simple but had construction details that were quite challenging, at least for me.
The bottom part of the gown wasn’t stitched. I only used pins to attach them since I will be needing the fabric for another exercise. Yes… We… or at least I, had to destroy this after hehe.
Last weekend (July 7-8), Ja, Pat, Yana and I joined the 10a Alabama bazaar. What I like about the bazaar was that it was different from all the bazaars that I’ve been to and that it only featured items that were hand-made in the country. This bazaar was actually very ‘chill’ and the people were very friendly and appreciative. I remembered Ja telling me that that was the kind of bazaar she wanted. People there respected each others’ crafts.
We’re hoping to get in again next time!!
Our flight was really early the next day, but we still pushed to go out that night since we knew we’re going to miss this place so much. True enough, until know, we talk about Khao San.
Before we got to Khao San, we had a little adventure, wherein we were taken to different places because the taxi driver told us that it was dangerous in Khao San. Still, after going to one Thai restaurant and Pat Pong, we decided to push it to Khao San.
This kid had been in the same spot since we first went to Khao San. I felt bad for him even if he was smiling all the time. I knew that he was already sleepy and tired. It was a good thing that the people were nice to him. The tourists even played with him.
This beer is actually really good. This was the cheapest beer sold in this particular bar.
alcohol overdose
What I love most about Khao San is the people. They are all very energetic. Some would dance on the streets without caring who’s watching them. We even saw some guys making a video.
Pat and Ja
Tin and I
Tourists eating Thai street food! It’s funny how I don’t feel like a tourist in Bangkok. Haha maybe because people there don’t see me as a tourist too because we look the same.
We went inside a street along Khao San and found a wall filled with graffiti art. Along that thin road were artists selling their creations. This particular guy was selling his own artworks while making some more. The smallest were sold for only 100 Baht! This is the kind of artists that I look up to.
Shoes were also sold in that street, or as we Filipinos call it ‘iskinita’. I didn’t bother asking how much the shoes were because I might get tempted to buy. Haha. Suede was everywhere!
The hip hop in me just couldn’t contain it. #lol
This has got to be the best visual merchandising ‘bangketa style’ I’ve seen! I wanted to buy every color just cause they all looked so beautiful together. I think she’s the one who made those tees too! She was so accommodating and friendly.
Ugh. Beautiful.
We went home at around 2. We all bought Khao San tops and we’re all excited to wear them.
Time to sleep! Our flight was too early for our lives.
I will miss Bangkok! Especially Khao San and Platinum Mall. I plan to go back within the year with the same people.
On our 3rd and 4th day, we decided to check out another mall, which was Central World. It was near the hotel, so after going to Pratunam Market, we rode the tuk tuk (motorcycle taxi) to Central World.
The first thing we did was eat. Of course, I ate the usual fried chicken and Hainanese chicken.
I love Thai humor.
Made In Candy! My new favorite candy haha.
Candy makers in action. It was amazing watching them make the candies. I’ve always wondered how these rock candies were made.
Ciao
On our second night, we decided to go to one of Bangkok’s night markets, Khao San.
We were greeted with a lot of food, clothes and accessories upon our arrival. It was like a big party, kind of what I envision Ibiza to be… (someday, someday) I was too excited to see what this night market has to offer that I, again, forgot to take photos of some really great stuff that were sold there. Sarreh.
I was seriously considering getting this done to me.
Leather bags were everywhere! I wasn’t able to find the backpack that I was searching for. Hay…
Tank tops were in every block!
At first, I thought she was selling the dogs. Turned out, she was actually asking for donations so that she can keep her dogs. I love her.
Pink Pussy. We were surprised to see some accessories sold by big retail brands here.
This was my favorite stall. I saw two awesome shirts here.
Our second day in Bangkok was a delight. We were able to visit a lot of places. First, we went to the temples. We visited the Grand Palace and the temple where the Reclining Buddha was.
The Grand Palace took my breath away. It was astonishing, particularly this golden temple. Golden plates were embedded to the entire exterior of the temple.
Here’s me. I was supposed to wear a tank top #asusual, but the tour guide made me change my shirt and pants. So, here.
Thailand really loves intricate details.
Of course, I needed to have another photo. lol
Our next stop was the temple where the Reclining Buddha was. My friends already told me when we were still in Manila that this particular buddha was so enormous that the whole body would not fit in one photo. Well, I guess they weren’t over exaggerating.
Part 2 is about Khao San, our favorite place in Bangkok.
Bangkok was the second on our list and I’m very glad that we were able to make this happen! Our first trip was Hong Kong last year, and after that we decided to make it a ‘tradition’. ells
For this trip, I made sure that I won’t get any money from my parents, so for the past year, I’ve been trying to earn and save as much. #yeamen
We arrived in Bangkok at around 10 am ( I think) and our tour guide brought us straight to the temples after we leaving our bags at the hotel. Whew.
First stop was the Golden Buddha.
I paid special attention to the details of the temples: the sculptures, colors, and paintings.
Check this one out, the whole interior of the temple was hand-painted with this design. #effort!
And here it is, the Golden Buddha! Notice the intricacy of everything surrounding the Buddha.
Spotted these two monks crossing the street while we’re on our way to the next destination. They were the first of the countless monks I saw in Bangkok.
Next stop: Standing Buddha
After the temples, we went to a jewelry shop. It was an SOP according to the tour guide. We actually went to another jewelry shop on our second day, with a different tour guide. Anyway, I wasn’t able to take photos there so I’ll go straight to our final and most exciting stop (for me): Jatujak/Chatuchak weekend market.
Check out these rings! I regret that I only bought 3!
There were a lot of cool stuff sold at Jatujak, but I got so preoccupied that I forgot to take photos.
Pets were also sold at the weekend market.
Food was also everywhere! Yumm
Fried chicken in Bangkok is to die for, regardless of the store!
To all the Jessica Sanchez fans out there!
I bought a studded denim vest from this guy and chatted with him while waiting for my friend. He turned out to be a big Lady GaGa fan.
Cowboys
Amen. Cute couple
On our way to the train station, we spotted more items! I was supposed to buy one for my sister but I wasn’t sure what her size was. boo.
Zara-eque Forever 21-esque tops sold at the streets.
Wrong train station
We got lost along the way and just decided to eat at a random eatery. When you’re in Bangkok, you can actually eat anywhere and be satisfied.
I’ve known Ica before she became the supermodel that she is today. The girl’s remained a sweetheart and has not changed a bit!
