Tag: jc buendia

JC Buendia hardly needs an introduction—he’s spent over 30 years designing wedding gowns and couture, and his work has long been immortalized on the runway and in the glossy pages of fashion magazines throughout the years. (Fun fact: His design first appeared

According to Ben Chan, the art of making the terno is on the brink of extinction if we don't breed new designers or support artisans who can master the craft. For the first time ever, the local retailer, whose tagline aptly calls for

In preparation for tonight's National Gift Auction, we've spotted a few homegrown designers posting teasers just before the debut of their creations. We know the whole country is glued to the event, and tonight's festivities are no different. Here, we clue you

From Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, and Queen Letizia of Spain – these are the women, who according to JC Buendia, are behind a successful man. Underlining the designer’s fascination on how clothes play a part in diplomacy, inspiring a

First it was Ralph Lauren for the Golden Globes, followed by Calvin Klein for Critics' Choice, Gucci for the SAGs, and then Christian Dior for the BAFTAs. Now, woudn't it be so awesome if Hollywood's new It girl, Lupita Nyong'o, wore a Filipino designer

The evening opened with a flash of drama. As the lights dimmed, a single spotlight shone on the catwalk. As one model stepped forward, she pulled on an invisible string and in the wake of her updo flowed a waterfall of bouncy,

Beginning today, SMX Convention Center will become the capital of all things chic, stylish, and fashionably Filipino as our country’s top designers are set to showcase their outstanding resort wear collections for Manila Wear, the foremost destination for world-class Filipino couture. As

It was an afternoon of jewellery, style, and history as Jul B. Dizon Jewellery celebrated 35 marvelous years of creating unique collector pieces with “Ode”, a special exhibit paying homage to world-class style icons through the years. Held at the Rigodon Ballroom

PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2013 DAY 5: The Municipality of Taal/Office of the Vice Governor of Batangas presents BURDANG TAAL, HABING PILIPINO - ANTHONY NOCOM, BERGAMO, DONG OMAGA DIAZ, EDGAR MADAMBA, EDGAR SAN DIEGO, FANNY SERRANO, GERRY KATIGBAK, JC BUENDIA, JOHNNY ABAD,

The studios of Manila's fashion designers were no doubt operating on higher gear in the weeks leading up to this year's Star Magic Ball. With tons of celebrities to dress up for the grand affair, Filipino designers had plenty of opportunities to

From rolls upon rolls of silk gazar, tulle, and lace, designer JC Buendia cuts exquisitely patterned outfits that would make a Fair Lady out of any Eliza Doolittle. His mastery of tailoring is not left unmentioned when his name and work are

You know the scenario: a little girl dreaming of that dreamy day filled with good tidings, love and butterflies, a handsome Prince Charming... and that big, beautiful, white wedding gown. We ladies are all too familiar with this daydream that starts in

Rock 'n' roll and fashion have always made an enthralling, sexy pair, and Metrowear Rocks the Runway was all that and more, with four of Manila's big rock bands and twenty of the country's top designers serving up great performances on the

Fashion shows are seldom what you would call modest affairs, nor do they often have "modesty" as a theme. But for the Islamic Fashion Festival held last February, none other than the demure virtue was celebrated by eight designers from all over

It's prom season once again, girls! Do you have something to wear yet? While most girls would scour the malls for dressy options for the school year's biggest event, we here at StyleBible recommend taking advantage of the expertise of our local

With a touch of the schoolboy, of the proper headmistress, and the soignée '60s housewife, JC Buendia's Summer 2012 collection is the designer's departure from his dark and mystifying Holiday 2011 collection inspired by neo-gothic vampires garbed in luxe monochromes. This season,

Anne Curtis once again has the internet abuzz with her latest TVC for L’Oreal Paris Total Repair 5 Shampoo debuting on the brand’s Facebook Page early this week. While jetting off on a helicopter, driving down the highway in a convertible and

What if neo-gothic aristocrats from the 1800's were to come to life today? And what if these artistocrats happen to be of the blood-sucking, sunlight-fearing type? What would they wear? JC Buendia seems to have fancied such a scenario and answered the

The very first show at Philippine Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 was golden, inspired by new Pond’s Gold Radiance line, the main sponsor. Four design heavyweights—Dennis Lustico, JC Buendia, Jun Escario, and Rajo Laurel—presented six piece collections unified by the metallic color.Adding to