here's another article about new trends
http://news.inq7.net/lifestyle/index.php?index=2&story_id=50557
’60s fashion back in style
First posted 03:23am (Mla time) Sept 18, 2005
By Anton San Diego
Inquirer News Service
FASHION DESIGNER MONIQUE Lhuillier unveiled her spring-summer 2006 collection during the New York Fashion Week in Bryant Park last Tuesday. In attendance were high-profile celebrities and major buyers for high-end retail stores and boutiques.
For the first time, there was a large Philippine presence in the show. Besides Michel and Amparito Lhuillier, there were First Daughter Luli Arroyo, Minnie Osmeña, Joanne de Asis Benitez, Monique Villonco, Tunting Cruz-Matters, Ricco Ocampo and Doris Magsaysay Ho. Representing the media were Daphne Oseña Paez and hubby Patrick Paez.
The reviews of her show were ecstatic.
Monique Lhuillier’s show on Tuesday was from the ’60s, with mod swing jackets paired with straight skirts and white heels. However, her real forte is evening wear, and stylist Phillip Bloch said these dresses are “as pretty coming as they are going.”
From the New York Times: “Like other designers this season, Monique Lhuillier seems to have looked at books of ’60s Hollywood costumes. Her bias-cut dresses with swimsuit backs were lovely, though, and day skirts with fluted hems (shown with girlish organza blouses) were a nice change for her.”
And the Boston Herald: “Monique Lhuillier got into the swing of spring yesterday, presenting a lovely ’60s-inspired collection dominated by A-line skirts, jackets and dresses. The notion of bigger-is-better also played out in white-and-pink caviar tulle cocktail dresses.”
Monique’s mother, Amparito, said many of the Philippine contingent went to lunch after the show, including Monique and husband Tom Bugbee. The couple is expecting their first child, a boy, by mid-2006.
What’s hot right now
Here’s a rundown of what’s in-demand in the fashion/social scene: ’50s style (think Grace Kelly and Hitchcock movies) which is evident in the Ralph Lauren fall-winter 2005 ads... Black has been resurrected after four seasons of color… Embassy (it doesn’t get hotter than this)… the newly renovated Carbon store in Greenbelt… People’s Palace restaurant… the jeans from Mix store (think: Seven, Citizens of Humanity, Edwin)... the Salcedo and Legaspi Village markets… Art Deco style jewelry… patent shoes by Roger Vivier (the HK shop recently opened and the shoes cost at least $1,000)… Striptease exercise… The return of the preppy look (think Hackett, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren colored shirts with the collar turned up)... Vogue men’s magazine… Mig Ayesa—whom every Filipino is praying for so he could win the INXS-Rockstar contest… the much-awaited opening of Zara in Rockwell Plant Mall in October... “Desperate Housewives” Season 2 premier in one week (get your Limewire or Kazaa ready, or however you get your copy)... and Michael Bublè’s concert on Oct. 12 at the Araneta Coliseum (you can’t miss this one!).
Roses and ribbons
About a month ago we reported how bows would be de rigueur look for the last quarter of the year. Now, roses are also in-demand accessories. It seems that every major designer had a convention and decided that ribbons and roses should be not only in accessories but dresses, belts, bags, shoes, jackets and even hair. Since you have three months till 2006, it’s time to change your look and these are the TNT’s top choices.
What’s new in Hong Kong. I hadn’t been to Hong Kong in ages, maybe its proximity to Manila made me complacent. Likewise, Shanghai has seemingly eclipsed Hong Kong when it comes to excitement and offerings.
Two weeks ago I made it back to HK and was in for a surprise. I stayed at the Ritz Carlton, which has become my favorite hotel in HK for its accessibility, service and Old World charm.
HK, like New York City, is forever expanding and growing. In the hotel scene, two of the most prominent names in luxury hotels have recently opened.
I visited and met with the communications director of the Mandarin Oriental hotel at the Landmark who toured me around. It’s the most conveniently located hotel, being in the Landmark. This 113-room hotel’s architectural style is very modern with clean lines and hi-tech gadgetry. It boasts the largest rooms in all of Asia. It is currently the most expensive hotel in Asia with a US$550 price tag for the deluxe rooms. Even the annual membership of the fitness center is at HK$88,000 (P677,600).
When I was there, the hotel was operating at full capacity, with most of the people coming from Europe and the US.
The other Mandarin Hotel is still there so you can now choose between Old World style and modern cutting-edge.
The other hotel is the Four Seasons near the IFC (where you take the airport express in Central). It has 399 rooms done in the contemporary style and is equipped with the latest in communications and entertainment technology. Published rate is from $400 up.
On the retail front, the popular and trendy London department store Harvey Nichols just opened, also at the Landmark.
The IFC mall and Lee Gardens over at Causeway Bay have replaced Pacific Place as the premier shopping destinations. If you are staying at Causeway Bay, you must go to GOD, the hippest home interior store without maxing out your card.
The boutique that started it all—Joyce—was under renovation when I was there, but it will have a major reopening at its Queens Road, Central boutique on Sept. 29 via a huge fashion show with stellar international fashion designers and models in attendance. Watch this section for the full report.
In terms of nightlife, the hot bars are still Dragon I, Kee Club and Volar. And lastly, everyone knows that HK Disneyland has opened, which is, I am sure, where most of the Filipinos will want to bring their children and release their inner child as well.
TNT do’s and don’t’s
Here’s a list of things that you should and shouldn’t do. Enjoy!
Do: Wear and act your age… Wear denim, which is very “in”… Purchase Stella McCartney’s new line of Adidas workout clothes… follow what the dress code says in the invitation (only Tessa Valdes and Tim Yap can get away with coming in their own dress code)… RSVP… Watch “The Correspondents,” the best news/public affairs on air… Watch “Dubai,” a Filipino film we can be proud of… remember you are from the Philippines—you can never have enough friends, enemies, talk about politics, and since Imelda is a Filipina, shoes!
Don’t: Feel bad when you take a test and your reflected age group is with the more mature age (think: 29-34, 35-40, 41-45 etc.)… Buy anything that says “stonewashed”… Wear cycling shorts in public, only Lance Armstrong looks good in them… Forget to pay your credit card and utilities—I did once and they really did cut off my power… Forget to tip the waiter!... Watch “Pinoy Big Brother”... Step between GMA (Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) and Cory unless you want to lose all your friends on both sides of the political scene.
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