Independence is to become free and to be free is to be who we are. We're in a generation of free to wear whatever style that represents our goals and aspirations in life. As we celebrate our 120th Independence Day, we should value and appreciate the meaning and substance of diversified fashion styles that showcase the personalities of innovative, talented and creative generation of the century – The Millennials.

Last June 12, SM City North EDSA will celebrate Independence Day in partnership with one of the hottest street fashion designers Jeffrey Rogador, whose designs are a celebration of immense and diverse Filipino culture. His collection features a style with a concoction of contemporary and depp-rooted aesthetics that both serves form and functionality. It is about dressing up and celebrating the liberty, diversity, and inclusivity, regardless of age.

Rogador’s works represent style, comfort, and function mostly made as “ready-to-wear” for the people who love to go with style without sacrificing the comfort of what they wear. In other words, it is simple and staple. Rogador is a Fine Arts graduate from University of Sto. Tomas and is fond of making art that is wearable. To make his vision come to life, he took up fashion design in Fashion Institute of the Philippines and joined the 6th MEGA Young Designers’ Competition and he became one of the mentors of the prestigious Philippine Fashion Competition.

In this event, SM City North Edsa, the premier shopping mall in Asia, will highlight the celebration  through a glamorous street wear fashion show at The Block Atrium. 60 inspiring models from all shapes and sizes representing the genuine Filipino people of today in a n urban setting will makes things come to life. It is called “Manila Street Wear”, this fashion show will include famous celebrities, social media influencers and sports enthusiasts. They are Nicole Cordovez, 2016 Miss Grand International First Runner-up, the social media guru such as Mike Lavarez, who is also a DJ, Tom Tacwigan, Raven Tacwigan, Chuck Aquino and Joe Abad and De La Salle Lady Spikers Major Baron, Kim Fajardo and Kiana Dy.



At the same time, SM City's constant and loyal shoppers will be able to experience and enjoy other art-related activities like hand-painted clothes workshop and live fashion wall art demo. There will be exhibit and selling of seven different Filipino culture-inspired collections of Rogador at The Block Atrium until June 13. These rare collections definitely fit and match to the fashion needs of the Millenials.
The Manila Street Wear Fashion Show last June 12, 2018, 3pm at The Block Atrium. For more information, you may check out SM City North Edsa Facebook and Instagram accounts . #ManilaStreetWear.

For a mom who don't have less knowledge about arts, designs, and creative stuff, events like this should be a no for me. But because it says about young designers... hmm... perhaps or I was prompted to take the chance and be part of the bloggers who will see and capture the event. Who knows my kids might end up like one of these young designers... and that's very very soon.

So in other words I should know things about these, so I would know the level of support that I will give them. The more I know the better I can help them or rather encourage them.

So, like I mentioned earlier this is about designs and creative things that SM North EDSA through their Interior Zone and with partnership with FAME Manila created for everyone who would want to know the story behind or their inspiration for the designs. The event features today's generation of young designers and their work that hits the global market. Few of these young designers were winners of the Red Box Design Program conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry and Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM). The aim of these agencies was to nurture and showcase the talents of the next generation of Filipino designers. Some of these young designers were featured in one of London's prestigious Fashion Showcase.
During the event the young designers like Micki Olaguer, Viktoria Laguyo and Jim Torres sat down and shares their story and their journey in completing the designs. Perhaps two things made these youngsters won their creations, inspiration and creativity.

The exhibit of these young designers creations will run until March 24, 2017. You'll have a chance to check it out and see for yourself. If your haven is the look at designs like these, be there!

Who says Moms can’t get fashionista? Well, practically there are other Moms are more fashionista than the single ladies. The fashion style of moms are quite different but got an extra something about it. And for this Mom, fashion may be quite a different story but will tell the story of how Ayala Malls celebrated fashion with Trinoma’s Style Origin. A celebration that showcased trends and styles, a series of activities that introduces fashion innovations and inspiring designs from contemporary local designers and from different brands.


Since it was launched, Style Origin has trained the spotlight on select heritage fashion brands, globacl icons as well as emerging names in the industry. The main objective is to highlight the craftsmanship and passion of these designers that delighted fashion mavens and loyal shopping patrons year after year.


Supported by its partners; Tiger 22 media corporation and its exclusive radio station partners, Magic 89.9, Wave 89.1, Jam 88.3, 99.5 Play FM and 103.5 K-Lite; and Star World, Style Origin brought in the forefront the exciting fashion forecasts and retail lifestyle must-haves through this grand runway shows aimed to invigorate fashion senses.

Following its successful launch at Greenbelt last May 8, Ayala Malls’ Style Origin unfurled the most enchanting runway for the lifestyle destination’s legendary list of international brands and local deign stalwarts in ten premier Ayala Malls. The campaign set its show at the Trinoma Mall last June 6 and 7 with three fashion shows, all under the direction of Ariel Lozada.


This may not be for a mom like me but would definitely want to see my hubby try the fashion trend showcased at the Style Origin’s “Mensweek”. It shows collections specifically created for the male style savant’s unique tastes and needs. The fashion show is incorporated with sophisticated masculine touch from different designer such as Sassa Jimenez, Herbert Custodio, James Reyes, and M Baretto. Then the best part where I could see some of the newest trends in fashion the theme “High Street Fashion Show” that showcases global and local brands’ latest styles and collections. There were also special appearances from brand ambassadors and personalities like Kylie Padilla and Carl Guevarra for Skechers, Aicelle Santos, Louise Delos Reyes and Shawn Yao for Merrell, and Matt Evans for Guess.

With beautifully curated collections, inspiring runway shows, and a wider reach, Ayala Mall’s Style Origin becomes the destination where style is not only discovered, but proudly celebrated.

See more style and fashion from global and local brands with #AyalaMallsStyleOrigin visit their page www.facebook.com/TriNoma.AyalaMalls or follow the conversation at their twitter ID @trinomatweets or se the pictures at instagram @ilovetrinoma.