PhFW Kaye Morales, Rebel on the Runway.

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As the curtain call for Kaye Morales, here comes an ensemble of bright colorful hues, the rainbow colored coat (first look- one of my fave pieces) partnered with a one piece sexy swim suit brings that cool and yet not that tacky vibe –  brings that level of  edgy sophistication with it. I could imagine it that something Rihanna and Gwen Stefani could rock with. Its like the Moschino collection vibe. The colors that used as prints were really put through together.

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Color blocking hues continue to come out the runway, the pieces are very rebel chic and exude confidence to pull it off because the colors are not that intimidating but its bright, vibrant and cool for the eyes to stare on. From the menswear, I really loved the military print cover-up and any guy with style would grab that as part of their wardrobe. And of course the classic rocker look matching with black leather prints.How cute is that Jack Daniel’s sling bag?!

For a buyer who would be interested to purchase, you can stand out with these pieces whether you are in a party and event. It looks comfy and easy to wear pieces. Some pieces would go for an everyday look such as the cover-ups but definitely if you want to be the spotlight of the party, its a guaranteed head turner.  Rebel has never looked this good. Kaye Morales inspirations has set a bar for street wear and urban wear appropriate for Manila’s young millenials.

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Kaye Morales, modeled her own designs too on the runway (She looks like a model, she could carry herself in any outfit and the girl has style) along with her muses. Manila’s hottest and feistiest women in the Philippine music industry: Patty Tiu, Divine Smith,  Kat De Jesus, Alex Montemayor and Marga Bermudez (Marga on the mic).

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Kaye Morales embraces men and women of all backgrounds with ‘Rebel,’ the designer’s collection for Spring/Summer 2016 set to hit the historic runway on Nov. 28, 2015 at Philippine Fashion Week – now on its 20th season. Dedicated to people of edgy yet chic sartorial inclinations, the latest line features tailored and wearable pieces that come in bursts of neon, fun prints, and playful embellishments.

 Drawing inspiration from her own struggles as a woman, Morales shared, “I’m a lesbian and I want to (be) open (about) myself while making the fashion industry a welcoming place for all types of people. I want (others) to understand the different types of sexuality, especially mine, as I come out in this industry.”

Morales’ latest collection serves as a throwback of sorts to her humble beginnings as a student at the School of Fashion & the Arts (SoFA), during which she made her first serious foray into the industry with ‘Schizo,’ a ready-to-wear line for the young fashionable set inclined to making punk style statements.

This season, she wants to “let the audience feel that I haven’t lost (touch with) that side of myself (as a designer) and with what I’m really good at.”

‘Rebel’ takes streetwear, as done by Morales, a notch higher with creations that are an eclectic mix of neoprene, leather, denim, and tulle made for different types of men and women, and inspired by key facets of her own personality – feminine, sporty, and rocker chic.

Divided into three segments, the Spring/Summer collection is set to open with colorful pieces the designer expects will appeal to the lipstick-wearing, more traditional demographic. An extreme sports enthusiast, Morales dedicates the second part of her show to neon and printed sportswear for a broad spectrum of sexes that allows the simultaneous enjoyment of easy style and adrenaline-induced high.  The designer closes the show with an homage to rock ‘n roll – leather, black, and skulls.

Morales played around with fabrics in neon pink, orange, yellow with her signature black and red to come up with pieces that look and feel androgynous. That characteristic combined with impeccable tailoring and touches of theater in design tie in ‘Rebel’ with the designer’s more couture collections of seasons past.

“It will have vinyl and cassette accessories because music is part of (who I am). It’s where I get my inspiration from,” the SoFA and Central Saint Martins – University of the Arts London alumna said.

Alongside the reinvention of streetwear comes the launch of the Kaye Morales bag line featuring backpacks and shoulder bags made from vinyl and cassette tape. An avid surfer, the designer also throws in backpacks for beach use. Neon-tinted transparent backpacks playfully round out the Spring/Summer accessories from the design house.

Follow the ‘Kaye Morales’ page on Facebook; @mzkayemorales for personal updates and @kayemoralesintl for designs and collection updates on Instagram. For the designer’s portfolio, visit kayemorales.com.

About Kaye Morales

KAYE MORALES is the eponymous brand that offers clothes ranging from avant-garde gowns to off-the-rack pieces with a unique style statement that stays true to the brand’s vision of dark as enlightening, the rocker chic trend as sophisticated, and the odd as extraordinary. Her collections have been featured in both local and international shows, most notable of which are the LA Style and Vancouver Fashion Weeks. British Vogue has also penned a designer profile published in its Jan. 2014 issue.

Follow along on Facebook: “Kaye Morales” and Instagram: @mzkayemorales (for personal updates); @kayemoralesintl (for designs and collection updates). Call +632 519 0523 or +63 917 320 7550 to set up an appointment at her freestanding store, Kaye Morales Atelier, located at 8862 Sampaloc Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City.

Moshi and the makings of a modern, fashionable man

Power Mac Center partners with the US accessories brand to premiere at Philippine Fashion Week

PASIG CITY, June 12, 2015 – Gone are the days when the language of fashion remained ambiguous at best for the male population. Forget distasteful, lacklustre, uninspired—men have come to their own, sartorially speaking. The rise of the modern, style-conscious man is inspired by key influencers whose serious fashion sense is changing the game for a predominantly female industry.

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Anthony Nocom (Moshi)

Transitioning from perennially boring to impeccably suave reveals just how men’s style is moving fashion-forward, even here in the Philippines. Says fashion designer Anthony Nocom, “Men’s attitude towards fashion is changing. They are trying to find out who they are and create their own style. There’s a greater sense of individualism.”

This newfound male fashion consciousness catches up on the wardrobe department and makes it easier for style visionaries such as Anthony to create and market their menswear garments. After all, as the age-old saying goes, clothes make the man.

In the case of Daniel Matsunaga—renowned model, endorser, and athlete in the Philippines—clothes do make the slick, cosmopolitan man.  At 6’1, Daniel is one towering and striking figure who effortlessly pulls off a regular henley and sweatpants just as much as a designer tuxedo and trousers. The Brazilian-Japanese hunk certainly embodies modern day excellence in men’s fashion.

“My outfits serve as a fashion statement, and they speak of being comfortable and cool,” says Daniel, who considers suits as his wardrobe staple to achieve a well-polished look.

Classic, relaxed and contemporary are attributes essential to 26-year-old Daniel when deciding his fashion agendas in clothing as in accessories. His work entails a jet-setting lifestyle that he depends on his gadgets to stay organized and digitally connected. “Being always on the go, I make sure my devices are protected and safe all the time,” he explains.

The key is to find a brand that can carry and safeguard his gadgets, according to Daniel.  The tech and fashion-savvy man in him discovered that Moshi perfectly fits the profile and more.

Founded in 2005 with the vision to bring beauty to the world of electronics, Moshi leverages on product design in creating beautiful, practical and environmentally friendly accessories that meet customers’ needs in remarkable and practical new ways.

Moshi is set to premiere in the Philippine fashion scene through its collaboration with Power Mac Center. As the Official Technology Retail Partner of the Philippine Fashion Week, Power Mac Center will showcase fashion-forward mobile and digital lifestyle accessories in the country during the biggest fashion event slated for June 12-14 at the SM Aura Premier in Taguig City.

The US brand certainly has brought refinement in consumer electronics with the Moshi Urbana, a stylish and slim-fitting briefcase crafted with lightweight and durable materials that can carry a laptop and other gadgets. Weather and water-resistant, Urbana also comes with the fully adjustable and removable ViscoStrap™ that allows users to comfortably carry the bag over their shoulder.

Its form and function makes Moshi Urbana the perfect accessory statement bag for Daniel, a tech and fashion-savvy man who totes the laptop bag on the road to ensure that his devices are stylishly shielded from all elements.

“Moshi brings together versatility and design to come up with the perfect carry-all solution for my tech gadgets,” remarks the Power Mac Center brand ambassador for Moshi.

Moshi’s array of stylish laptop bags will be integrated seamlessly on the runways of Philippine Fashion Week, complementing Anthony’s Holiday 2015 Collection titled “A New Attitude.”

Starting off his career designing ready-to-wear clothing for the country’s biggest fashion retailer, Anthony then founded his eponymous label that focuses on creating wardrobe staples for men.

“I aim to evoke ease, comfort and self-confidence wherever the wearer finds himself,” states Anthony.

Inspired by the appealing quality of the Filipino male physique and guided by the principle of flexibility, Anthony’s latest collection is aptly named to epitomize the style transformation and unique sense of individuality of the modern, cosmopolitan man.

Anthony notes that Moshi completes the visual appeal of his collection pieces that are versatile enough to be worn on the runways or out in the streets. “Moshi is a correct match to my collection – simple, basic and does not call for attention,” he enthuses.

With its strong sense of aesthetics and utility, Moshi is indeed aligned with the modern man’s take on fashion. Moshi is available at all Power Mac Center locations nationwide. For more information, log on to www.powermaccenter.com or visit a Power Mac Center store near you.

Moshi Bags

Founded in 2005 with the vision to bring beauty to the world of electronics, Moshi will premiere on the runways of Philippine Fashion Week through its collaboration with Power Mac Center. As the Official Technology Retail Partner of the Philippine Fashion Week, Power Mac Center will showcase Moshi’s array of stylish mobile accessories such as the Urbana slim laptop briefcase in Cerulean Blue (left) and the Venturo slim laptop backpack in Navy Blue (right) at the country’s biggest fashion event slated for June 12-14 at the SM Aura Premier.

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Model, endorser, and athlete Daniel Matsunaga enthuses about Moshi, his go-to brand for that stylish bag that complements his well-polished look. As a modern, style-conscious and cosmopolitan man, the Brazilian-Japanese is the ideal Power Mac Center brand ambassador for Moshi, whose array of accessories effortlessly fit the profile.

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A design sketch of Anthony Nocom, one of the fashion designers who will present their holiday collections at the upcoming Philippine Fashion Week to be held at SM Aura Premier, Taguig City on June 12-14. In his collection titled “A New Attitude,” Anthony interprets the rise of the modern, style-conscious man. Complementing the looks of his collection pieces on the runways are stylish accessories from Moshi, a brand founded in 2005 with the vision to bring beauty to the world of electronics.

 

Stylishly crafted laptop bags by Knomo London outfit Pinoy fashionistas on the go

London-based brand joins Power Mac Center to strut on Philippine Fashion Week runways

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 With bags considered a staple in every woman’s wardrobe arsenal, fashion-focused and tech-driven females make it their quest to find the perfect laptop bag that can carry their devices in style. Global lifestyle brand Knomo London certainly knows how to work its way among the chic crowd with contemporary and elegant iterations of utilitarian laptop cases.

 Founded in 2004, the London-based company combines technology and design to produce thoughtfully curated and high quality accessories designed for life on the go. Knomo London stands for Knowledge and Mobility, two words that serve as its groundwork to take the mobile lifestyle to the next level.

 Knomo London’s craftsmanship will leave a stylish impression among Filipino fashionistas this June 12-14 at the SM Aura Premier when it joins the runways of Philippine Fashion Week for the Holiday 2015 Collections. For the first time, Knomo London has partnered with Power Mac Center, the Official Technology Retail Partner for the country’s grandest fashion extravaganza, to introduce its line of laptop bags that help create runway-worthy looks.

Vanessa Matsunaga

 Given its design aesthetic, Knomo London has the stamp of approval of famous celebrities in the Philippines, including Vanessa Matsunaga. Both digital and fashion-savvy, the Brazilian-Japanese model chooses gadgets and accessories that serve as an extension of her personal style.

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 “Knomo London understands the trends and helps me keep up with my daily adventures in style,” Vanessa said.

 Knomo London makes a great way to accessorize and organize with the Hanover Slim Briefcase. Made from soft and luxurious lightweight nylon with Saffano leather trim, this sleek bag is fully adjustable and features a neat and slim design with a padded main compartment that can carry and protect a laptop and a few other essentials. The Hanover Slim Briefcase is available in Black, Antique Bronze, and Blue.

 Knomo London’s bag selection includes the Troon Canvas Messenger Bag, a failsafe carryall solution for men and women on the go with its shockproof laptop section secured by a modest bridge-lock and leather strap. Troon comes in Black and Sand colors.

 “Pushing the boundaries for mobile accessories, Knomo London optimizes sophisticated design and expert quality to deliver products that protect and enhance gadgets,” added Vanessa, Power Mac Center brand ambassador for Knomo.

Jeffrey Rogador

 Knomo London laptop bags will be presented on the runway with the latest collection of fashion designer Jeffrey Rogador entitled “Super Pinoy.” Heavy on staple urbanwear clothes, Jeffrey’s holiday collection will use art expressions bearing national heroes to further patriotism and national pride.

 For Jeffrey, a graduate of Fine Arts and later studied Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines, both his collection pieces and Knomo London bags match the lifestyle of urbanites. “Functionality is very important for me. Knomo London bags suit and share the same design aesthetics with my pieces,” he said.

 Knomo London will join the roster of other accessories brands collaborating with Power Mac Center to take over the Philippine fashion scene, including Beats by Dr. Dre, Happy Plugs, Moshi, Casemate, and Gosh!.

 “Power Mac Center is excited to debut at the Philippine Fashion Week, bringing together six premier international lifestyle accessories brands in the market as sleek additions to jazz up the high-fashion runways,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

 Carry yourself and your gadgets with flair using runway-worthy bags from Knomo London, available at all Power Mac Center locations nationwide. For more information, log on to www.powermaccenter.com or visit a Power Mac Center store near you.