THE FILIPINO-JAPANESE JOURNAL

Designer: Ahn Soon Han

Brand: Han Ahn Soon

Photographer: Din Eugenio

                                             Extraordinarily Feminine

http://hanahnsoon.com/index.html

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Designer: Chinami Kamishima

Brand: Kamishima Chinami

Photographer: Din Eugenio

Assistant: Martin Corpuz

                                                          Chic & Fab

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Designer: Sara Arai

Brand: Araisara

Photographer: Din Eugenio

                                      Elegant. Sleek. Sophisticated.

http://www.araisara.jp

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The Filipino-Japanese Journal is set to cover one of the most anticipated fashion events in the world, the Japan Fashion Week (Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo) from March 17-23.

Out of the 48 participating brands that will showcase their 2013-14 A/W collections, The Filipino-Japanese Journal will attend the runway shows of famous fashion designers Araisara, Kamishima Chinami and Jotaro Saito.

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo 2013-14 A/W is a seven-day, by invitation only event to be held at Shibuya Hikarie, Mercedes-Benz Connection and other popular venues around Tokyo. It is organized by the Japan Fashion Week Organization.

Tel: +81 (3) 3406-5261 

Email: info@jfw.jp.

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(Photos courtesy of Japan Fashion Week Organization)

Designer: Shiho Shiroma

Brand: Shiroma

Theme: Lightning Trip

Photographer: Din Eugenio

                               Womanly. Futuristic. Edgy. Abstract. 

http://tokyo-mbfashionweek.com/en/brands/views/SHIROMA

TOKYO, Japan – J-Pop superstar Namie Amuro led a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo 2013 S/S (Japan Fashion Week) at Shibuya Hikarie on October 13.

“I am very honored to have been chosen as the special guest for the MBFWT opening ceremony. It was my first time ever cutting an inaugural ribbon and I was a little bit nervous, but I really enjoyed myself. I look forward to seeing Tokyo fashions gain more attention worldwide,” said Amuro. 

Meanwhile, organizers of the MBFWT said that Amuro fit the bill perfectly, as she is popular not only in Japan but throughout Asia and the world, not only as a musician, but also as a fashionista. “We asked her to appear in hopes that this would provide motivation for younger creators and further vitalize their fashions, thus making this opening ceremony a reality,” they added. 

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For the second time, The Filipino-Japanese Journal will be attending one of the most famous and most influential fashion events in the world, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo (Japan Fashion Week).

41 participating brands will be unveiling their S/S 2013 collections. Shiroma, Cune, Kamishima Chinami, Cynthia Rowley, Naoshi Sawayanagi and American Apparel - are just a few of the top name designers and labels we’ll be covering during the eight-day, by invitation only event.

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo S/S 2013 will be happening on October 13-20 at Shibuya Hikarie, Mercedes-Benz Connection and other popular venues around Tokyo. It is organized by the Japan Fashion Week Organization +81 (3) 3406-5261 info@jfw.jp.

For more info, visit: http://tokyo-mbfashionweek.com/en/

Check back for photos and updates.

(Photos courtesy of Japan Fashion Week Organization)

Attention ZARA lovers!

ZARA is holding its end of season sale from June 28-July 27, 2012.

Happy shopping! =)

http://www.zara.com/

MANILA, Philippines – After all the hype, Uniqlo (Unique Clothing), Japan’s No. 1 fashion brand, has finally opened its flagship store at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on June 15.

The 1,550-square-meter store offers all of Uniqlo’s latest fashions for men, women and kids.

The tape cutting ceremony was officiated by Geraldine Sia, GM of Fast Retailing Philippines Inc.; Hans Sy, President SM Prime Holdings Inc.; Naoki Otama, Group Executive VP of Fast Retailing Company Limited; Pasay City Mayo Antonio Calixto; Japan Ambassador Toshinao Urabe; Teresita A. Sy-Coson, President SM Retail Inc., and Katsumi Kubota, CEO of Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc.

“We hope to open 50 stores in three years,” said Katsumi Kubota, the company’s chief operating officer.

Thousands of shoppers queued up to avail of the freebies, special offers and huge discounts. 

Brand ambassador Nikki Gil graced the event.

The first 500 customers also received a free Uniqlo tote bag and mochiko, a Japanese confection made of glutinous rice flour.

Uniqlo Philippines is operated by Fast Retailing Co. together with its local partner SM Retail Inc.

http://www.uniqlo.com/ph/

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20 Shows.

8 Brands.

79 Designers.  

I bet everyone is so excited especially the fashionistas out there, about the upcoming Philippine Fashion Week. 

Check out the following schedules:

MAY 22, 2012 / TUESDAY

6:30 PM | MOA Main Atrium | SM Food Group presents Ms. Earth

7:30 PM | SMX Hall 2 | The Ramp Crossings

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MAY 23, 2012 / WEDNESDAY

5:30 PM | SMX Function Rooms 2 & 3 | Sony presents Premiere A Collection (Dimple Lim, Jeffrey Rogador, Odelon Simpao, Roland Lirio, Xernan Orticio)

7:30 PM | SMX Hall 2 | SM Ladies’ Fashion

9:30 PM | SMX Function Rooms 2 & 3 |Arnold Galang, Junjun Cambe, M Barreto, Ronaldo Arnaldo

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MAY 24, 2012 / THURSDAY

5:30 PM | SMX Function Rooms 2 & 3 | Avon Fashions

7:30 PM | SMX Hall 2 | Menswear(Anthony Nocom, Dodjie Batu, Drei Soriano, Edgar Buyan, Frederick Policarpio, Herbert Custodio, Jesson Capuchino, Jinggo Inoncillo, Ronan Opina, Simon Ariel Vasquez, Ulysses King, Zxander Tan)

9:30 PM | SMX Hall 2 | Premiere B Collection(Albert Andrada, Butz Fuentes, Bandoix Flores, Ezra Santos, Kermit Tesoro)

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MAY 25, 2012 / FRIDAY

6:30 PM | SMX Hall 1 | Jag

7:30 PM | SMX Hall 2 | Oxygen 

9:30 PM | SMX Function Rooms 2 & 3 | Avel Bacudio, Chris Diaz, Eric delos Santos, Raoul Ramirez

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MAY 26, 2012 / SATURDAY

2:30 PM | SMX Function Rooms 2 & 3 | Luxewear (Anthony Ramirez, Aztec Barba, Dax Bayani, Joyce Pilarsky, Lyle Ibanez, Mark Tamayo, Melvin Lachica, Nolie Vineza, Pablo Cabahug, Popoy Barba, Richard Papa, Roel Rosal, Tina Danica, Vania Romoff)

5:30 PM | SMX Hall 2 | Chris Jasler, Melchor Guinto, Philipp Tampus, Veejay Floresca

6:30 PM | SMX Function Rooms 2 & 3 | Grand Allure(Aris Pico, Boyet Dysangco, Cherry Samuya Veric, Edgar San Diego, Fanny Serrano, Gil Macaibay, June Pugat, Luis Delos Santos, popo Go, Mitzi Quilendrino-Bustos)

7:30 PM | SMX Hall 3 | Penshoppe 

9:30 PM | SMX Hall 2 | Lizanne Cua, Sassa Jimeenz, Yvonne Quisimbing, ESAC(Raoul Ramirez, Lyle Ibanez and AudieE)

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MAY 27, 2012 / SUNDAY

4:00 PM | SMX Hall 2 | Design Fusion (Bo Parcon, Enrico Carado, Jaki Penalosa)

Visions and Trends (Happy Andrada, Jan Garcia, Oz Go, Regine Dulay, Russell Villafuerte)

Ready To Wear (Dave Ocampo, Emi Alexander Englis, Harley Ruedas, Jian Lasala, John Guames, Mike Lavarez, Nixon Marquez)

6:30 PM | SMX MOA Main Atrium | Unica Hija 

7:00 PM | SMX Function Rooms 4 & 5 | Rajo Laurel & Michael Cinco for Bench

9:30 PM | SMX Hall 2 | L’oreal Paris presents Jerome Salaya Ang

http://holiday.philippinefashionweeklive.com/2012/

MANILA, Philippines – People Asia’s National Sweetheart Anne Curtis will soon appear on the US reality television show “America’s Next Top Model”, wearing the stunning creations of top Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran.

“The cat is out of the bag. I can finally announce it! Yes, I will be on America’s Next Top Model wearing the beautiful gowns of Francis Libiran. Congratulations Francis Libiran! You deserve the recognition,” Anne disclosed on her Twitter account.

Anne was hand-picked by Libiran describing her as the one who “represents the perfect Filipina”. 

According to the Kapamilya star, the said episode will be shown on CW (USA) April 25 and on ETC (Philippines) April 30. 

(Photos by Mark Nicdao)

http://www.cwtv.com/shows/americas-next-top-model

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MANILA, Philippines - After opening its flagship store at SM Megamall in 2010 and another two stores at SM Makati and SM Cebu in 2011, Forever 21, America’s fastest-growing apparel line has opened its fourth store at SM City North Edsa on April 20.

Located at the second floor of The Block Atrium, the 2,300-square-meter store is filled with tops, dresses, jeans, shorts, shoes, accessories, and intimates for men and women of all ages.

Hundreds of style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers have already lined up even before the store opens. 

Entrancingly styled mannequins

Goodie bag, yay!

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