This very detailed trumpet gown is inspired by the Queen of Hearts. The idea was to design a gown for the Wonderland Royalty (The Queen of Hearts or the Red Queen) showing my own personal style. It had been a grueling two months of cutting, layouting, machine and hand-sewing, and finally, beading and applique to come up with it. This is my most elaborate personal work to date. It’s been a part of a group exhibit, under Gallery Nine in MANILART 2016. Read more about our participation here.
Alice in Madnessland!
Never have I imagined myself being an exhibitor in Manilart. Ever. Maybe because its all about “artworks” – the term I’d normally associate with paintings, sculptures, installations, and similar things that would fall under the category. There is after all, a fine line between “art” and “fashion design” – even “couture” or “avant garde” if you may. But after eight long years of being one of the biggest and leading fairs in the country, Manilart’s evolving with the times, or so I’ve heard (an actual Manilart virgin here!) Continue reading
Yes, it’s true. We were one of the exhibitors for this year’s Manilart (such honor, woo!) Here’s a little preview of the next write-up we’re brewing (it’s tough brewing those lately, especially with all the gowns we need to give birth to!) More to come soon.
Thank you for the screen time! We are definitely thrilled for next year, as the Madtinkers of Gallery Nine comes up with another out-of-this-world show.
Excited to tell you this story!
Handmade Head dress
For the maiden of the cursed swamp.
Designed to flow with the winds and waves~
There’s always a first time to everything, and gods – for the life of me (and this dress!), this has been a wonderful one. Slipping on mossy rocks, breaking your favorite bracelet and the realization that those spiky little things that you just accidentally stepped on were now dead snails aside, this buwis-buhay (life-risking) photo shoot was so worth it.
A cursed creature.
Collaborative Project with: Darlene S.A. (Photo/Video) JOYEN (Mermaid) Izzy Libo-on (Photo) Daryll Lozano (Make-up/Prosthetics)
Ten to Forever: Photo Montage
Ten to Forever
When the couple hugged me towards the end of the reception and told me the dresses were “super ganda!”, I almost teared up. After their beautiful wedding, it was all I needed as a happy ending to the project we’ve been planning since 2014.
Photo by Victor Loong
HELTER SKELTER Photography and Post-process: Grace Sioson Styling: Alexis Joyce Matic & Joji Villanueva Model: Vea Novenario Make-up: Victor Loong Dress: Janella Ibay
It’s hard to admit this is not not my favorite dress. Continue reading
The First Bride
Your first wedding is always memorable. For most people, they’d only ever have it once in their life. In mine on the other hand, this would be a first of many!
