Glamour Moments

Manila, Philippines — Men's fashion has more dimension than just wearing the right color and right size. In the Philippines, men's fashion has evolved so much that Filipino males are now conscious about tailoring, structure and style. This evolution was brought to local shores by design trailblazers such as Anthony Nocom, who led the creation of fashion-forward looks for men. A veteran designer in the local fashion scene, Nocom , also known as Tonichi , has been designing commercial menswear since the 1980s. He is known for his collections that were defined by cleanly tailored linen suits and separates that embody a cool and crisp vibe. He said his design aesthetic is very much similar to how he likes to dress himself. "I like to wear clothes which make me feel good and comfortable. Clothes express a person's style of dressing," Nocom said. This year, Ipanema, stylish Brazilian flip-flop brand, once again invited Nocom to create the Resort Wear Spring Summer Co...

Manila, Philippines – Ipanema teams up with Filipino designer Raoul Ramirez, as he unveils his 2012 Resort Wear Collection in Philippine Fashion Week. Ipanema lends its aesthetic and unparalleled quality in flip-flops to complement Raoul’s strikingly bold, yet feminine designs. “I drew inspiration from the design and the colors of the Ipanema Collection. That’s why I used both silk and spandex, and I showed just the right amount of skin to emphasize femininity,” says Ramirez. “I also played with texture. There are pieces where I mixed and matched different fabrics to achieve my vision.” With modern structured pieces that combine soft silhouettes with tailored lines, Raoul chose to dress his models with the Ritmos Collection and the New Trance Fem Collection from Ipanema. He sees the contemporary sophisticated woman, who's independent and sure of herself, wearing his clothes. Without fail, Raoul’s collection yet again makes a strong statement of creativity and style. The casual ...

Manila, Philippines — Maverick designer Lyle Ibanez joins the Philippine Fashion Week last October in a Resort Wear Collection inspired by Ipanema . As one of the country’s top flip-flop brands and fashion staple, Ipanema stands for everything light, sensual, and tropical—the soul of Lyle Ibanez’s collection. Combining his personal style philosophy and inspiration from his travels, Lyle is completely drawn to color. “My collection for this season is all about summer: clothes that transcend from day to evening, it's structured yet it's soft. I went crazy with colors this season from pastels to bright colors, lots of interesting silhouettes and rich fabrics like silk dupione and silk chiffon and jerseys,” tells Lyle. He admits to being a shirt and jeans person, who still fancies shorts and crisp linen that go perfectly with Ipanema flip-flops. People have come to know Lyle as a versatile designer who can bring hard and soft fabrics together, be daring, classy, or totally down...

Manila, Philippines – Ipanema creates a stellar collaboration with fashion designer Dave Ocampo as he premieres his alluring pieces for the Ipanema Resort Wear Collection. Hot off the heels of the Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012, Ocampo’s Ipanema Resort Wear Collection makes a fun and feminine statement using loose silhouettes, light fabrics, and floral prints. “I made a collection celebrating colors, love, art, and feminism to emphasize the silhouette of the human form,” says Ocampo. Ocampo has cleverly incorporated femininity with boldness into his style for the Ipanema Resort Wear Collection. “For me the Ipanema brand is a perfect fit for my look this season because it has the same qualities that are very light and comfortable in terms of product quality and trendy designs.” shares Ocampo. His collection is infused with a calm comfort and a confident sensuality. “For this season, my collection will have a relaxed look. I am showing more skin and incorporating somethin...

It's not summer yet but this time, Ipanema brought the sun and sand at Philippine Fashion Week last October 29 held at SMX Convention Center, Function Room 4 . Known from its quality materials, versatile designs, and that walking on clouds softness on the soles, the humble rubber slipper has been elevated to chic  shoe status, the finishing touch to a fashion designer's latest collection. The venue looked like a glamourous, stunning and light with shade of breezy fabrics characterized with ideal summer accessories collaborated with the popular flip-flop brand Ipanema together with Designers Anthony Nocom, Lyle Ibanez, Catherine Cavilte, Dave Ocampo and Raoul Ramirez. You'll love those relaxed silhouette, summery shades and casual chic styles for all occasion. On its third time to join PFW , the greatest venue to showcase your style with flip-flops, and able to communicate with the target market. Offering its unique flip-flop styles, Ipanema has become a chic day trend ...

Read the first part here - Spoil Your Sole In Rio Carnival with Ipanema – Part 1 [caption id="attachment_2288" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Be pampered and treated like a VIP. Prepare for Rio Carnival 2012, as the fashionable Brazilian flip-flop brand Ipanema brings in the ‘Spoil Your Sole In Rio Carnival Raffle’ promo—the grand search for the lucky Filipino travel buff who will fly to Brazil with a friend to indulge in a week-long trip-of-a-lifetime and to join the huge celebration of Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Purchase your favorite Ipanema pair and like the Ipanema Philippines Facebook Fan Page to see the Spoil Your Sole in Rio Application. Click ‘Submit Entries’ and complete the information needed for your raffle entry."] [/caption] Here is the second part of the Press Release:  Spoil Your Sole In Rio Carnival with Ipanema Who Can Join? And How? If you are a Filipino citizen or a flip-flops lover who has resided in the Philippines f...

Do you love samba music? or traveling around the world? have you consider traveling to Brazil and enjoy the holiday at Rio de Janeiro? Ipanema, the top fashionable flip-flop brand has something to offer for all those who love street celebrations and partying all day, join this exclusive celebration and read the mechanics on how you can able to fly to Brazil.   PRESS RELEASE Manila, Philippines — What is your ultimate travel fantasy? Dance all night with samba music, parade with real samba schools, or join thousands of travel enthusiasts in celebrating the world’s biggest carnival in Brazil? You and your friend can have the chance to experience all these with just a pair of Ipanema as your ticket to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! There’s no doubt that Brazil is more than its beautiful coastlines, lush tropical rainforests, and the giant statue of “Cristo Redentor" or Christ the Redeemer. The land that has won the hearts of many travel buffs as a popular choice for holiday getaways is ac...