All Dressed Up

I wasn't able to take photos of the actual exhibit of Miadore x FADAL x Seven Barreto, but I was able to mingle a bit that night:

Fashion blogger turned designer Karl Leuterio

Forever 21 Visual Merchandiser Louie Jay Moises

Levenson Rodriguez, Lizanne Cua, Cheetah and Jaz Cerezo

Special drinks were served, as concocted by the FADAL designers

I had work the next day—that's why I left earlier.  Here's my parting shot with schoolmate Lizanne Cua and ex-colleague Levenson Rodriguez :)

Congratulations to the power team, and super thanks to Yekky Balingit of Miadore for the fabulous neckpiece I wore that night ;)  

What I'm wearing: spaghetti strap top, rings and shoes from Forever 21, orange silk maxi skirt from SM Department Store, clutch by Kate Spade, and necklace by Yekky Balingit.

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Artistic Fusion

Accessories designer Yekky Balingit of Miadore was featured recently in our pages, but it wasn’t just us who took notice of this crafty artist. Together with the designers of the Fashion Designers Alliance Manila (FaDAL) and photographer Seven Barretto, he recently held a photo-exhibit-slash-launch, at 7th High in Bonifacio High Street.


The exhibit featured Balingit’s exquisite neckpieces as well as FaDAL clothes in dramatic photographs. Shot on gray background, the models’ bodies and faces were covered in brownish black eyeshadow to further highlight both the clothes and the accessories. From crystallized neckpieces to edgy shoulder caps, even tassel danglers, bejeweled cuffs, and brooches for men, Balingit’s creations are amazing. 

Cherry Veric’s sweetheart neckline gives a rockstar vibe with crystal shoulder accents.

 

Extra long danglers and a sparkling cuff is all you need to spice up Dave Ocampo creations.

 

An encrusted brooch is a refreshing accent to Levenson Rodiguez’s suit.

A medallion pendant amplifies Lizanne Cua’s version of the little black dress.

Mark Tamayo’s pleated waves and Balingit’s crystal neckpiece makes for a glamorized seashell.

A chockfull of fabric-covered beads are is a great accompaniment to Paradigm Shift’s easy ensemble.

Watch for more of FaDAL’s projects as founder Levenson Rodriguez shares that “FaDAL will help in promoting the best of Filipino artists to showcase their sheer talent and utter creativity that would surely highlight the Philippine fashion scene.”


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