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Weaves of fashion Weaves of wealth
Fiery emotions and anticipation were blissfully uplifted in the afternoon of February 23, 2005 as thewhole College of Education of Central Philippine University (CPU) joyfully celebrates its annual College Day. Weaves of Fashion, an exceptional and magnificently conceptualized fashion show was the spectacular highlight of the whole-day affair of the college spearheaded by the ever-prolific Dr. Perla A. Suyo , dean of the College of Education and Mrs. Amihan Panes, OIC of the Institute of HRM and Tourism .
Through this stunning fashion event that started at exactly 5:30p.m. ,Ms.AngeletteBorja-Ragus , critically acclaimed as empress of Metro Iloilo's shimmering fashion scene confidently unveiled her well-crafted and panoramic designed wardrobe creations. Her stylish and near-celestial ingenuity mirrors the richness of our centuries-old local fabrics such as hablon ' and patadyong ' that were all weaved from the remnant of our immortal Ilonggo culture, a weaving wealth that we should be proud of. Ms. Borja-Ragus using her expertise in fashion blissfully merges in astounding unison the contemporary clothing trend with our culturally inspired local fabrics. Since the College of Education is a part of an institution that celebrates a centennial year of molding young minds in the essence of Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL), Ms. Borja-Ragus together with Iloilo City 's most respected fashion event director Mr. Bombette Marin produced a fashionably vogue yet educational kind of spectacle capable of instilling the great appreciation, preservation and treasuring our cultural roots as Ilonggos who has a distinct age-old fashion taste. The celestial parade of multi-colored hablon ' and patadyong ' clothes filled CPU's Rose Memorial Auditorium with unexpected and overwhelming applause. So, does that simply mean what your lola wore before may have fashion gravity and attraction in this modern day of fad revolution? Your guess is right. Weaves of vogue Campus fashionistas who were HRM and Tourism students chosen to wear Ms. Borja-Ragus alluring attire creations passed through a rectangular-shaped wooden frame placed in the center of the fashion walkway that adds cultural touch to the show and reminds me of the elegance of this event. Sage fashion director Mr. Bombette Marin fused the show's glittering concept with his techno-hypnotizing trance music that soothed the spectator's soul from the mesmerizing renaissance-inspired audio and visual presentation provided by production assistant Mr. Ian Jorda . Stylish, soulfully confident, sophisticated and have the fashionista x-factor' mannequins that invaded the ramp scene were the following male and female models: Sandra Larsson, Marlette Sumagaysay , Jason Pete Cirrillo , Earnest Joseph Agudo , Nervie Marie Aliponga , Angeligue Bandojo , Carie Liegh Sarabia , Andrey Martinez, Cherrie Gold Cajandig , Cheryl Marie Canto, Donie -r Caňete , Kirby Cahilog , Kristine Kae Alonsagay , Kristoffer Loius Catinan , Marmy Rose Tio , Micheal Tan, Nikko Duban , Pearly Ann Venus, Stephanie Ann Paguntalan , Winston Vincent Yap, Greggy Babao , Eugene Cabulong and Mark Anthony Rivera. The night ended with fiery cheers and applause that excite every one's visual senses. The confident models truly exude alluring and captivating aura as they conquer the walkway. After the fashion extravaganza, a sumptuous meal was awaiting the organizers and the College of Education instructors at Juan's Resto Bar along Diversion road as one of the major sponsors of the event. Confirmation: Weaves of Fashion, a contemporary fashion legacy fatefully meant to enthrall, spellbind, inspire and educate this fashionable generation of young Ilonggos who dare to make a mark. Now, whether we might forget Madonna's vogue but hablon ' and patadyong ' is fashionably immortal. So come on vogue and let your soul groove to the music (Immortalized cultural fashion! Email the writer at rslphoenix@yahoo.com) |
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