John Paras for PFW Holiday 2010

john paras holiday 2010 teaser




just look at the fine intricates and embellishments...

so haute!





John Paras







backstage during his S/S 2009

















his good friend Anton Belardo editing model Ria Bolivar's dress



HOLIDAY 2009

























i love the theme.. the rosary, the tulle, the embroidery..
goth yet refined

I give tribute to the women of power, class, substance, elegance and grace. Women who are Iconoclasts and have left their mark in history. I am inspired by their individuality, and their nature to succeed. It is very proper to be inspired by such during these times of social and economic crisis . The clothes are very classic, longevity is an important element. Fashion is a very powerful force that can inspire women. Power results to optimism, it is the only way a woman can express herself during these times.- John Paras

According to John Paras, his collection is inspired by Optimistic Opulence. I had an opportunity to watch his graduation slash fashion show in CSB this March and i was truly mesmerized by the immense focus on details... beading, the delicate ornaments and embellishments and the coitus of different fabrics bringing luxury and class in a softer appeal. His vision is superbly strong and one could easily tell that he is a designer for Women. Also, I love the irony that at a young age, he opts to design clothes for the more mature bracket.

Whenever i look at his designs , i always feel that I am being taken to another era. An era where class, grace luxury , art and intelligence beautifully reigned. And now, John Paras is bringing it back.

I am really excited to watch his show for the Holiday collection since he is gonna use more black and whites.. and to compound, he is adding french lace as accents. We all love lace. I mean who doesnt?


Let's all watch his show on the 27th of May, 5:30pm at the SMX Convention.. see you Guys!