COLD HEART

The "-ber" months are here - are you ready for holiday dressing as early as September?

In recent years, local feminine brand ENSEMBLES continues to establish its name in changing the landscape of corporate wear by being a pioneer in creative wearable collaborations with some of the country's most talented young fashion designers. After the success of the its Designer Series by James Reyes, Debbie Co and Louis Claparols, ENSEMBLES is proud to bring on board the design duo, sisters CHOC & YVETTE RELIGIOSO for its special Holiday 2011 Collection.

The ENSEMBLES x RELIGIOSO collection features pieces with subtle yet impactful structured treatments using strong black & white color combinations made fiery with tinges of shocking red, as well as bows and pleated applications. “Every piece is stylish, but not faddish!”, Yvette exclaims when asked to describe the collection they did for ENSEMBLES.

The brand's image endorser, actress/host Carmina Villaroel, fires up the mood for the upcoming holiday season with androgynous styling combined with 40's fashion redux. Fur trims & shrugs, wool hats, sunglasses and leather gloves complete the aspirational Old Hollywood mannish look that gets you chilling for the cold months ahead.

With a collection dedicated for the stylish empowered woman of the new millennium, inspired by the genteel well-dressed women of the past, this design collaboration makes Ensembles and Religioso a perfect tandem: FEMALE, FLATTERING, EMPOWERING and TIMELESS. 

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COAT OF ARMS. Top (P1495); Skirt with bow detail (P1195)

DRAMA CLUB. Detailed panuelo top (P1495)

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT. Top with bow detail (P1395)

BLACK SWAN. Shirt dress with flap details (P1995)

SHE'S THE BOSS. Top (P1495); Skirt with bow detail (P1195)

WORKFORCE

Inspired by the continuous change in the lifestyle of today’s working professionals, retail brand MEMO tackles the dynamism of the modern city landscape with a new collection dubbed as "THE URBAN CHRONICLES". It offers versatile pieces and refined separates that reflect the smart casual looks for everyday elegance in the office or on the go. 

The collection kept in mind personality and incorporated three of fashion’s hottest dictations – smart layering, subtle color infusion and sartorial touches. In a pictorial that captures the bustling urban jungle, success is definitely for the driven, and those who wear MEMO.

For women, geometric shift dresses that can go from day to night are layered with waist coats and trenches when the cold temperatures start to set in. Subtle use of accessories like slim belts, dark shades and structured bags finish the look for the women on the way to the top.

For men, smart shirts coupled with smart blazers atop straight-fitted pants take them from the high street all the way to the board room. Knit shirts, zippered jackets and vests are also layered with key workwear items that can be pulled better with slim neckties, rectangular bags and leather belts.

CHIC IN THE CITY. Be seen and be noticed among the crowd in elegant shift dresses layered with nice coats. 

FULL ENTOURAGE. Smart layering is the key to modern day workwear.

MEN ABOUT TOWN. Keep your clothes simple and comfy after long hours of work.

RUSH HOUR. Move in haste with sartorial appeal.

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NOTE: All pictures came from MEMO's Facebook account.