First of all, congratulations to all the graduates of batch 2012! It has been a long journey and this event is a milestone that will ever change your life. It's a start of another chapter in your life. This year the Nursing Student Organization of WMSU trusted Seed Interactive to be the official photo and video team for their Graduation activities. They will have a Graduation Ball on April 10 at Astoria Plaza. The theme will be V³: Vintage vs Vegas.

For the video trailer, we shot it at several locations with two leading female characters representing the two different themes. For "Vintage", Lei (Ms Nursing) played as a 50's pin up girl who was getting prepared for a night-out with his boyfriend/fiance. For Vegas, Maritoni (Top Model 2010 2nd Runner Up) is a socialite strolling in the Fabulous City of Las Vegas and playing poker with her mates. Last year, we got to work with Maritoni and the past winners of Top Model where we produced the first ever fashion film made here in Zamboanga. The supporting male characters were also featured in Seed Interactive's page, when we had a photoshoot of them for Victorio Modeling Agency. Here's the first edit of the video trailer.

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.