Living in the Sky with Diamonds

Last year, my friend Camille from Metro Society magazine asked me to do some set pieces for a fashion shoot. The editorial was to feature dresses by Cary Santiago, a Filipino designer based in Cebu and Dubai.

Cam wanted a cold, almost winter wonderland-like set, but composed with simple pieces, so as not to take attention away from the dresses. It was our first time working together in our two years of working in our respective fields! I have to say, it was a lot of fun working with someone who was not only one of my closest friends, but also someone who was on the same creative wavelength as I am. We thought of almost the same set pieces, and I was definitely happy with what I made for the editorial.

This picture has to be my favorite of the bunch.

The flowers look like water-lilies, and the model, a floating goddess!

The dresses were amazing! Cary Santiago's couture goes for such high prices in the Middle East, and taking a look at his collection, you'll understand why. Through his pieces, he's shown his mastery of skills and design, and ultimately, pushes Philippine talent to the next level. Just the night before the shoot, Metro Society held its anniversary party, with his work as the main spectacle. Here are some pictures of the backstage madness, enough for you to see how much detail went in to every dress!

"Living in the Sky with Diamonds" can be found in the Metry Society Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 issue. Styled by Camille Aguilar. Photos by Jason Penaloza, shot at Kwannon Studios, Eastwood City, Libis. Set Design by Victoria Velasco. Make Up by Jomar Nebriaga. Hair by Raymond Ko of L'Oreal Professionnel. Modeled by Jasmine and Ria of Mercator.

Backstage photos of the Cary Santiago fashion show at the Metro Society anniversary party from Style Samurai. For more from the show and from Philippine fashion in general, visit http://stylesamurai.blogspot.com/.