The Institute of Creative Entrepreneurship – Fashion, Arts, Design (ICEFAD), together with fashion photographer Rxandy Capinpin celebrates Women’s Month with an exhibit titled Inspire | Women with an aim to empower women from all walks of life.
Sixteen women, exemplary in their own rights, were captured by fashion photographer and ICEFAD Fashion Photography course specialist Rxandy Capinpin’s lens embodying the vibrant passion for life and living. The exhibit is also a celebration of his eleventh year anniversary in the fashion industry.
The roster of inspiring women include beauty queen Gionna Cabrera, seasoned model and photographer Jo Ann Bitagcol, Professional Models Association of the Philippines president Ana Sideco,restaurateur Alta Redor, fashion designer Kaye Morales, health enthusiast and business woman Ruby Gan, DJ Lady Trinity, seasoned actress Eula Valdez, fashion inspiration Lola Androgynous, veteran host, character actor and philanthropist Tessie Tomas, transgender title holder Kevin Balot, singer-songwriter Nicole Asensio; educator Monina Tan-Santiago, and magazine editors Peewee Reyes-Isidro, Geolette Esguerra, and Liza Ilarde.
ICEFAD Director of Communications & Marketing Levenson Rodriguez, sat as creative director during the photoshoot while ICEFAD Fashion Styling alumna and head of her own styling agency Gee Jocson of Gee Jocson Studio curated the looks with ICEFAD students and styling associates Kiki Tan, Mades Hautea, and Julianne Calvadores assisted.
Pieces and ensembles worn by the subjects are all specially-crafted by the ICEFAD course specialists namely Monina Tan-Santiago, Jinggay Serag, John Herrera, Card Arcita, Irene Grace Subang, Levenson Rodriguez, Roxanne Rey, Vanguard Uniform, Estien Quijano, Effe Caranglan, and students Marionne Jewel Liwag of Sainte Marion, Norman Alexis Abing of Alexandre Franco, Diane Mae Salamanque, Austeen Soriano, Kieth Angelo of Miss Kieth Manila, and Ercia Aguila.
Personal grooming were provided by Abi Belisario, Poi Jakosalem, ICEFAD Traditional Bridal makeup course specialist Hanna Pechon, Lei Ponce, Jacky Pante, Alexies Muyo, and Albert Muyo.
The exhibit will be open to the public beginning until March 31, 2019. Portraits of the subjects will be displayed alongside the actual garment worn during the shoot.
Inspire | Women is in partnership with Shangri-la Plaza Rustan’s, Christopher Munar, Fleur Du Ciel, Crissa Jeans, Heaven By Deborah Mitchell, and Oro Gold.
For inquiries about the exhibit inquire via e-mail at theschool@icefad.com, call (02) 997-8725, or contact us via our social media through our handle @theicefad (Facebook & Instagram).