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Style Stops
Metro Magazine October 2006 |
| Date Published 10/05/2006 |
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By Alvin Chingcuanco, Sittings Editor Corinne Alegre, Photographs by Jovel Lorenzo
Make way for the newest stylemeisters at Rockwell Power Plant Mall, offering unique clothes and accesories that are right on the edge.
CAMADIV
Armed with a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York, Vida Macasaet began her venture into women's clothing and accesories at last year's Rockwell Vintage Bazaar. Sales did so well that she decided to open Camadiv, a store that sells handmade clothing and accessories. Macasaet's collection focuses on beadwork, using eclectic materials such as feathers, shells, and semi-precious stones. From embellishes tees to bejeweled sandals, camadiv features an extensive line of clothing and accesories, but our hands-down favorites are the beaded satin cuffs and crochet necklaces. Bags range from P 1,500 to P8,000, bangles go for P450 up, while footwear is priced at around P 1,800. Visit her website at www.camadiv.com
ANTHOLOGY
Founded by stylists Luis Espiritu, Chechel Joson, Millet Arzaga, and Noel Manapat, Anthology features one-of-a-kind creations from notable designers like Steve de Leon, Ivarluski Aseron, Joey Samson, Gerry Katigbak, and so many more. Items on the Anthology "runway" include artwork, accessories, back issues of hard-to-find magazines, TRU designer bags by Luis Espiritu, and various items of men's and women's clothing in unconventional cuts. The best part? The store also offers made-to-order srevices - should you want that fabulous tailored jacket cropped or in a different color.
ANTHEM
Veering away from trendy handcrafted pieces, Anthem carries more casual items, from flip flops and underwear to T-shirts and jeans, focusing on contemporary brands from the United States. If you're dying to have Lindsay Lohan's skinny jeans, this is the place to go. The store carries a wide selection of hard-to-find denim brands such as Citizen's of Humanity, Seven, Denim for Immortality, Tsubi (Lindsay's favorite), American Apparel, and Paul Frank.
MAUD
Maud (pronounced Mode) is a new venture by desinger Mitzi Quilendrino-Bustos, one of the most promising women designers in the Philippines today. If you're into clothing with a '50s feminine vibe, check out Mitzi's line of vintage-print dresses, blouses and skirts - all at very reasonable prices. the best part about her designs is that they come in very limited quantities, and should they run out of that tulip skirt you've always wanted, you can always ask Mitzi to make one for you by special order.
TEAM MANILA
Comprised of a team of upstarts in the graphic design field, Team Manila's urban-themed clothing is touched with nostalgia, wit and themes of social responsibility. wIth their funky print shirts, totes, bags, purses, and beanbags ranging from P300 to P2,200, they are set to "conquer the land, one shirt at a time." Visit their website at teammanila.com and at teammanila.multiply.com |
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