Original Penguin: A Ferris Wheel of Fun & Style

Contributing photography thanks to Ces Olondriz

Its was an amusing night full of fun and style as Original Penguin took the crowd on a fashion ferris wheel, filled with pastel tops, chalk-striped tanks and plaid button downs. With an inspired Coney Island feel, the stage design effortlessly grabbed everyone's attention within the vicinity of Greenbelt 5. Not only was I was lucky enough to be part of the fashion show, but I was also noted as one of the few personalities along with Xian Lim, Slater Young, Liz Uy & Raymond Gutierrez who were present. Aside from the signature penguin-labeled polo, Original Penguin have always had a strong reputation when it comes laidback smart-casual wear as their collections have been easy to mix and match. Now that seasons have changed, the new collection not only brings new flavor, but add more variety for this year's spring/summer.

Style Origin

As previously mentioned, last week was the debut of Style Origin, the first of Ayala Malls' 3-month series of lifestyle events that feature the fusion of modern design, fashion, music, and style. This first segment focused on Teenswear.  Personally, this was one of the best fashion shows I have attended in the Philippines. 

Unlike the usual upper class 'la royauté' show, this edgy runway show was fit for everyone to witness and experience. The majority of the outfits were practical and in good taste. The stylists really made a concerted effort not to overwhelm the crowd with over the top combinations. I found this very refreshing.  I was also a big fan of the outfits that the guys wore, giving me new inspirations to experiment with different colors.  

Backstage, Style Origin

Last week was the debut of Style Origin, the first of Ayala Malls' 3-month series of lifestyle events that feature the fusion of modern design, fashion, music, and style. The event was held in the center of Greenbelt 5, introducing 21 of the Philippines' most trending designers with a showcase of their latest collections. 

I was lucky enough to go backstage before the event to quickly catch up with my friends in the waiting area. I couldn't stick around for long as there was commotion starting to build up due to panic and stress before the show. I managed to take a few photos to show you guys what was happening backstage if you ever wondered how it looks. Let me say, there's a lot of waiting involved haha.