WIN-TUH??!

WINTER is here na daw? Yes, in this tropical country of ours, with the sun blessed, palm fringed Roxas Boulevard, the dusty smog-filled EDSA, the hot and humid tiangges and malls exploding (!?) with sweaty shoppers -- a little office by Buendia churns out dreams of a nippy, chilly, winter wonderland, preparing yet another 'press release' for the fashionistas of manila to read and imbibe.. for after all it's.. ehem.. WINTER TIME!!!

"...A smile crosses her face as she remembers her recent travels through Eastern Europe; a rich tapestry of architecture museum masterpieces, people’s faces as well as the colors of the landscapes, have inspired her to think of her look for this season. She is always traveling, so her wardrobe and accessories are incredibly important to her, they have become the furniture of her life...Winter allows her to layer her pieces and create a striking silhouette that makes her feel wonderful. She favors pieces rich in detail. Her felted wool coat has inserts of satin and velvet embroidered with metal stitching that almost appears beaded. Her tuxedo trousers, tulip skirts and delicate jackets all have velvet and satin inserts where even the stitching becomes art of the detail. A foundation of soft knits, almost as light as chiffon, becomes the canvas on top of which she adds pieces such as a satin bustier that acts almost as a belt. Her dresses have appliquéd embroidery in black on top of sumptuous jewel toned satins that create a modern silhouette with a slightly retro feel...She appreciates quality, needs beautifully fitted clothes, and adores sumptuous materials. Luckily this season all her desires are met...."

Of course even the men aren't spared...

"....His clothes have an almost vintage feel reminiscent of a time when fashion moved away from the uptight three-piece suit to mix and match separates. In trousers of houndstooth, or the finest alpaca tweed he feels sexy, chic and casual. He opts for a warm winter palette of creams, slate grey, olive and Bordeaux mixed with crisp denim, or classic black. His look is completed with a shearling jacket or p-coat in vintage cavalry twill with velvet trim detailing for a luxurious touch....."

- Bally Men's / Women's 2007 Autumn Winter Collection

Soooo....excuse me while I slip into my felted wool coat with velvet and satin inserts and metal stitching. Am off to meet a man dressed in the finest alpaca tweed and vintage cavalry twill p-coat..