FURNE ONE for GRAZIA STYLE AWARDS 2010

Everyone! Let's give our support to the One and Only FURNE ONE to this upcoming Grazia Style Awards 2010. Furne Amato is one of the great designers that I really look up to. A very talented and inspiring one.

Nominated as BEST REGIONAL DESIGNER and my vote is already counted in!

So what are you waiting for? Just visit

http://www.ahlanlive.com/grazia/styleawards/vote.php

and start to vote.

AMATO by FURNE ONE

DAY 5

April 7, 2010

Last day of Fashion week for me is very exciting. Again seating in the front row is great opportunity and I get to see Furne's collection just right in front of me. Geez. I got so excited before the show. Seated beside me is blogger Mariyah.

AMATO by FURNE ONE

The collection was inspired by cosmic mysticism and other wordly beings but by the rich virtuals of the Knights of Camelot, Avalon, Merlin, Genevieve. Icy palettes was used and lavish detailing to give it a wash by moonlight coldness. To reflect the chivalry of the era, metal mesh was used to stimulate the chain mail used in the past times and crystallized nets in place of the light weight armour. As an allusion to the wintery season, touches of fur were added to the collection.

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Amato's collection is indeed a statement of true HAUTE COUTURE in this season's DUBAI FASHION WEEK 2010.The lavish details, the eye catcher headpiece, the runway drama..indeed a very good presentation in the catwalk. The whole collection for me is so perfect. I was truly enchanted by the craftsmanship of Furne.

THE FINALE PIECE

Another piece that almost made me stand in astonishment is the finale. She looks like an Ice Queen. I can't get over with the caging detail of this piece.. Everything in this dress is so intricate.

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DUBAI FASHION AWARDS 2010

Best Catwalk Presentation: Furne Amato

Still Filipinos stands out in the Dubai Fashion Week. Creative minds and the passion for fashion is in the blood of a true Filipino Designer. Congratulations Furne. Hoping to see more Extravagant Collections in the future.

Face of Fashion Week: Janna Naftalieva

Amato by Furne One

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DUBAI FASHION WEEK AUTUMN/WINTER 2010

DAY 5

April 7, 2010

The last day of the Fashion Week is the one which I really looked forward. Been excited to witness the grand collection of the only One, Furne Amato of FURNE ONE. It was truly a great opportunity to watch his show. Thanks Momie Furne for giving some invites to our friends.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: Basic white Tee, Black coat (own design), Plaid scarf, White skinny jeans, White Shoes.

One of the important necklace that I have..A gift from Ria Redor, a great make-up artist from the Philippines.

Me and my fellow blogger and friend, Mabellie

Bloggers poses for a shot.

Filipino bloggers and friends, Mariyah, Me, Mabellie, Anna and Tinayums

My new family and friends here in Dubai.

DUBAI FASHION WEEK AUTUMN/WINTER 2010

DAY 4

April 6, 2010

Talented Singer and Blogger Mabellie posing as we wait for the show to start.

Bloggers on the row are Marhyska, Mabellie and Me

W-WARDA COUTURE

by Rahil Hesan

W- Warda Couture, headed by Rahil Hesan showed their masterpieces in an elegant evening gowns and cocktail dresses. Laces, Chiffon, Tulle, Taffeta and Satins flowed in the runway. Intricate beadworks and creative drapings into places made a wonderful collection in colors mostly of Red, Black and White.

USHI SATO, my friend and one of the emerging Filipino designer here in Dubai. Also designer for W-Warda Couture

AMBUSH INTERVIEW: Wearing Black shirt, Charcoal grey vest, Black pants, Leather shoes and Collar detail by me.

DAY 4 VIDEO CLIPS

Video grabbed from: Mahryska http://mahryskadaily.blogspot.com

DUBAI FASHION WEEK AUTUMN/WINTER 2010

DAY 4

April 6, 2010

MICHAEL CINCO

The grand collection of the Filipino designer, Michael Cinco is inspired of the world-famous opera, Madame Butterfly. Clad in chunky glass platforms, the models looked like dolls with their voluminous gowns, mid-length dresses and minis.

Colors used are derived from butterflies and even stained-glass artworks were transferred to these couture pieces.

Japanese influences are also visible in his collection. The kimono-styled bustiers and oriental fans used as head pieces.

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Technology incorporated in these Michael Cinco piece. A dress converted into kimono-styled minis.

A model struggling to contain her voluminous ball gown and walks in a straight line caught my attention while being astonished by the whole collection.

"I am proud to be a Filipino. But fashion doesn't discriminate. If you are good, then the world will sit up and take notice. It doesn't matter if you are an Italian, French or a Filipino then."

-Michael Cinco

Michael Cinco once again, gave a wonderful collection that added glamor and art to this season. KUDOS.

Photos by: Christina Linaza http://www.tinayums.multiply.com

DUBAI FASHION WEEK AUTUMN/WINTER 2010

DAY 3

April 5, 2010

FRONT ROW: Ate Mahryska, Mabellie and Me

SI FASHION GALERIE

presents Sa Soie Haute Couture

this is one of the highlights of the collection...It's a 3-in-1 dress. The idea is really cool. You can separate the pieces to create a new dress.

SALMA KHAN

DUBAI FASHION WEEK AUTUMN/WINTER 2010

DAY 2

April 4, 2010

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: White Shirt, Military Print Scarf, Belt (Mango), Beige skinny pants with torn details (my own design), Black Chuck Taylor Slim (Converse).

BARBARA BELA

by Helen Carvalho, Georgiana Mascarenhas and Juliana Bochese

The collection is mostly made up of cocktail dresses, mixing colors and fabrics in a tailor-made style using organza, satin and crepe. Bead works and studs are also dominant in the collection.

ICONIC Show

Iconic's collection are all RTW ranging from casual wear to formals for male and female. Iconic is a brand new fashion concept of the Landmark Group, one of the biggest retail conglomerates in the Middle East and India. It houses everything from fashion to cosmetics all under one roof.

Located at the mouth of the Dubai Mtero at Deira City Center.

DUBAI FASHION WEEK AUTUMN/WINTER 2010

DAY 1

April 3, 2010

Front row at DFW A/W 2010 seated beside me is my sister, Mariyah...a great blogger from Dubai.

Being in the front row of a prestigious fashion show is really a great feeling. Not only as a privilege but you would be able to see all the details of the clothes. Thanks to Ate Mariyah for helping me secure my media pass. It was a great experience.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: Basic white shirt, Black Vest (TRF), White Skinny pants paired with Plain white leather shoes.

MIMI Fashion Designs

by Mariam Al Mazro

The collection is a mixture of both jalabiya and dress, mostly in colorful patched designs with modern cuts. Most fabrics used are chiffon and silk with printed floral patterns. What I love with the collection is the idea of using different kinds of fabric of different patterns and the play of colors. Feminine, flowy kaftans played with polks dots, strips and checkers? LOVELY.

D.A.S Collection

by Reem & Hind Beljafla

Fashionable abayas with a modern twist added a shot of glamour to the conservative abayas. Muted gold, metallic studs and sashes with big bows gave the all-black robes a modern twist. The flattering drapes which clung all to the right places - also drove home the point that less is more.

Photo opportunity with one of the designer of DAS

Blogger and photographer Tinayums, Dubai's It Girl Nia and Me