I first saw Dubai- based Philippine designer Michael Cinco's collection at the RED ball a week ago. I didn't bring my big camera with me then, but he showed his collection a second time and luckily I made it to the show in time (like 2 minutes before it started).
I'm sharing a few of my favorite images from the show. I couldn't help but feel a McQueen vibe to the collection but I have to say hands- down, Cinco's pieces were very well- made *I love the details*. I managed to go backstage post- show to "inspect" and touch some of his clothes up close and the details were impressive.
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| This gown took approximately 3 months to make. All by hand. |
Taking flight!
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| This has to be my favorite |
Pleats please!
I'm fascinated with how Cinco manages to put together details on his dresses and gowns
So beautiful in person. I'd really love this as a short dress! *Serious want*
Folds, tucks, ruching
This model "owned" this dress. It looked great on her.
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| She wore it so well! |
The bride...
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| Voluminous drama |
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| I like the details on the bodice |
The red "tattoo" dress worn by "of- the- moment" Philippine actress AnneC.
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| Anne is beautiful |
I wished the dress fit her much better, and she should've worn her hair up to show the intricate details on the collarbone/ shoulder area of the dress. This piece was originally worn by another model at the Red ball and it looked sooooooo good.
For the finale, "rain" poured down the center of the catwalk. *Cue music: It's Raining Men* lol ;)
And from last night's at SLim's,
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| Into the sunset! |
Designer Michael Cinco takes his bow. He himself put on a great show-- he "performed" as well :) Love that he sashayed down the catwalk like a model :)
And backstage, here are the details, up close.
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| The first dress on this post. It's all paillettes!!! |
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| So many elements on the dress, and Cinco made it work! |
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| Another shot of the scrollwork paillettes |
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| And the back of the red gown that Anne wore |
How did you like the collection? I was impressed with the technique and the details on the pieces I featured. Glad to have seen everything up close-- it made a big difference! Thank you Ariel Lozada and Joey Espino. And yes, I'm definitely lining up to get a dress made by Cinco *if he can accommodate me, please!* ;)
x
TheBagHag