It is said that weddings are made for women. The bride is the star of the show and all eyes are on her. That is why every bride wants to stand out. For that one special day of their existence, she is the most beautiful in the world. The most essential part of her look is her wedding gown. Traditionally, a wedding gown is a white gown, with or without beadworks and/or a long train. But today with the influence of contemporary fashion, they can be in other colors, styles, and silhouettes, but still having that sense of elegance and sophistication. However, here in Zamboanga, brides do not have such freedom of choice due to religious and traditional rules.
Since wedding is such a money-gaining industry, wedding gown making is a must-have skill for fashion designers. The fashion industry in Zamboanga is a big industry compared to other cities in Mindanao. They are producing creative young designers led by the pioneers who are very supportive to honing these young talents. Some of them have formal education in fashion schools in Manila while others have a little training, if not, self-taught. I can say that Zamboanga designers are at par with the level of creativity, talent and skills of those in the metro. They always join events and competitions requiring their skills in dress-making like the one of a kind Mascota competition, fashion shows, modeling search, and beauty pageants both local and national. Designers from Davao even know some designers here and are really impressed by their works.
Here are some of the best designers in Zamboanga who are also our friends and affiliate in business. I have provided their contact information and compiled some of their recent works. Credits to the respective photographers for the photos. Check out more designers after the jump.
Angking Francisco
Shop: Angking Francisco Fashion Shop
Address: Camino Nuevo. Gov. Alvarez Road
Email:
angking20042000@yahoo.com
Facebook:
Angking Francisco
Brides:
Chrizan and
Mateh, Photo by
Seed Interactive and
JoeArt Production
Federico Navarro
Shop: Federico Navarro Clothes Shop
Address: Camino Nuevo. Gov. Alvarez Road
Facebook:
Federico Navarro
Email:
fedie2004@yahoo.com
Bride: Cristel, Photos by
Seed Interactive and
Joe-Art Production
Geronie Labora
"Fashion is subjective. It is expressing into prominence one's individuality..."
Shop: Al-Shamer Dress Shoppe
Address: San Jose Road
Facebook: Laboratorio by Geronie Labora
Email: geronielabora@yahoo.com
Brides: Phoebe, Cathlean, and Toni Rose, Photo by Seed Interactive and Roy Guilly Natividad.
Usni Sali
Shop: Usni Sali Designers Empire
Address: Mayor Jaldon Street, Canelar Road
Facebook: Usni Sali
Mobile: 09177103654
Bride: Dah Hashim, Photo by Seed Interactive
Donald Green
Shop: Donald Green
Address: Gov. Ramos Ave., Tumaga Rd
Tel. No.: (062) 926-1650
Mobile: 0917-7212450
Website: donaldgreen.multiply.com
Email: doinky_doinx@yahoo.com, absolutely_green@yahoo.com.ph
Facebook: Donald Green Lim
Bride: Anna and Czarina, Photos by JoeArt Production.
Glady Rose
Shop: Glady Rose Fashion Designer
Address: Corner of San Bernardino Bridge, Guiwan
Mobile: 09274614383
Website: http://gladyrosecouture.multiply.com/
Email: roxy_carmichael2000@yahoo.com or gladyrosep@yahoo.com
Facebook: Glady Rose Locson Pantua
Bride: Bernadette, Photos by Vista del Lente and Glady Rose
Mandrake Servito
Freelance Fashion Designer
Facebook: Mandrake Servito
Mobile: 09065763886
Email: mandrakeservito@yahoo.com
Bride: Dona and , Photos by Joe-Art Production and Mandrake
Joe Harris Kari
Freelance Designer / Event Coordinator
Websites: http://joeharriskarievents.blogspot.com/
http://verbalizedinretrospect.wordpress.com/
http://joeharriskarievents.multiply.com/
Facebook: Joe Harris
Email: jharriskari82@yahoo.com
Bride: Ann and Brenda, Photos by Seed Interactive
They are just some of the fashion designers inclined to making wedding gowns professionally. I may missed maybe some because i can't find some of their works online. If you are a designer and you want be included in this list, do leave a message in this post or in the shout out box. Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions. Need a photographer, videographer, lights and sounds, coordinator and other wedding suppliers? Click here to see my recommendations.
At last, i have my first ever party to plan. Together with my partner in creative stuff, Wella, my cousin, we will create a themed party for my father's 50th birthday thanksgiving. It is also a double celebration for my parent's Silver (25th) Wedding anniversary. It will be held at Zalo's Restaurant and Bar on November 19, 2011. We already made the initial plans and i will them in this blog in the coming days. For now, here is a mood board that i created for the said party. Some keywords include New York, Music, Jazz, Fire Trucks, Badges, Red, Black, Silver, and Vintage. I'm so excited for this project. Can't wait :D
Alyanna Ragot herself chose the theme for her debut, Classic Vintage Hollywood Glam. Her fashion icon is award-winning actress and model, Audrey Hepburn, who reigned the cinemas and covers of magazines during the 50's and 60's. All roads lead to Astoria Plaza as she blooms on her 18th birthday on October 30, 2011. Here is the OBB presented by Seed Interactive Multimedia Production and Roberto Bondoc Jr.
Jhopet and Cathy
Just wanna share this recent photo of mine that i edited for my profile pic :D. This was taken just a while ago after the prenup video shoot at the boulevard. I overlayed lines from one of my recent favorite song which is an old song that i rediscovered lately. I got them from Goo goo doll's song I'm Still here, from the soundtrack of the animated film, Treasure Planet. I came across this song as I was researching for inspiration for a project. The lines perfectly fit how i feel and the message is beautiful. Hit the like button if u do.. :D
