Thursday, September 20, 2018

Designer Focus: Maita Rue

Last September 14, 2018, SM East Ortigas together with Ms. Bernie Alfonso, organized Royal Pawsh Runway. The exhibit ran from Friday up to Sunday, the 16th.
This post is dedicated to our very own designer Maita Rue of Baby Moon Pawprints. Each designer represents a province and she represents Davao.

Designer Profile: Maita Rue hails from Davao (Region XI), she believes in simple, light and very pet-friendly aesthetics. Her designs were greatly influenced by her dogs and cats. Comfort is her utmost priority.

Maita studied Fashion Design at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde. She graduated Cum Laude and designing came naturally to her. In 2009, she started Baby Moon Pawprints, her own brand.
Her collection theme is a creative Collage of Mindanao-inspired casual wear for pets. Which she aims to show Pride in Identity as Filipino pet owners and that as Filipinos, we love our pets fiercely and unconditionally.

Cotton and coco-cloth is the predominant material as it is light and perfect for pet couture. The design theme recurring takes from the theme of Mandaya, Bagobo and T’boli tribes yet twisting it to her own modern flavor. The title of each piece is taken from a place which represents aspects of Davao. 

 


"Maita is very innovative. She is one of my top pick this year and probably years to come. Simple aesthetics but definitely showcasing the natural beauty of any pet that wears them. "
- Miss Bernie Alfonso, Philippine Pet Fashion Icon


Collection Title: Collage of Identity
 Design Concept: Each piece represents an aspect of Davao.

 The Dreamer
Coco the Poodle is joined by her doggy-mama Katrina. Coco is wearing an outfit called The Dreamer. It is a collage of three prints. The colors are festive and the dress is fit of a celebration. The dreamer is a mix of the past and future. It may take inspiration from the past but it brings it forward to the future.
Coco is wearing a custom Baby Moon Mini Top Hat with ruffles. Kat is wearing a one-of-a-kind fascinator which is also themed as the Dreamer.

Madayaw
Modeled by German Shepperd Damien  and pet parent Sarah, this ensemble is called Madayaw. Madayaw means a melting pot of visitors. Davao is a melting pot of cultures. Many come for trade and education. One important draw of Davao is the celebrations. When there is an occasion, Madayaw Sa Dabao. This piece is a call to celebration and a coming together of friendship and harmony.
The predominant colors of Red, Blue, Yellow and White represent the Philippine Flag. The beadwork and print represent the festive nature of this outfit.
Damien and Sarah are both wearing a Baby Moon Mini Top Hat. It is a signature look by designer Maita Rue.

Hijas de Davao
Karla B is carrying Designer Maita’s Teacup Chihuahua, Chichi. This set is called Hijas de Davao or Daughters of Davao. This culminating piece is a long dress made of cotton printed with Mandaya print. It is dark yet still festive in nature. The predominance of brown, blue and black states elegance white the simple beadwork denotes industry of tourism. The Hijas de Davao is an evocative piece that calls to love its native roots. From the river, Davao rose to becoming an economic super power. She has never been conquered in wars or strife. She had a hidden power she keeps and uses to show her true identity.


 Boulevard
The Boulevard is a lively stretch. By day t is bustling area where hotels, offices and banks are located. In the evening, the street shops, food hawkers, masseuses and other night life attraction come out to entertain. The central seed represents life that grows from this community.

Agdao
Agdao, known for its hustling and busting market is represented in this piece. It is a Hodge podge of culture as well as trade. Each fabric is collaged as it represents aspects of Agdao and the people who come here.

 Santa Anna
The Santa Anna area or Uyanguren is also known as Davao’s Chinatown. It is the world’s largest Chinatown in land area. The red symbolizes the roots in China while the central panel represents the integration to Davao culture. Gears represent commerce and progress.

Calinan
Calinan is known for farms as it is the fruit capital of Davao. This colorful piece represetnt the frutis and flowers of Calinan. The gold is the sign of progress trickling into Davao because of the trade in Calinan.

 Eden
Eden is one of the greenest places in Davao. It has a nature preserve while attracting tourists to the many attractions it has. The triangular pattern represents the elevated height since Eden is high up the mountain.

Damosa
Damosa is known for food trips and IT parks. The theme to this piece is the gears of business happening in Damosa.

 Bago 
The rickrack and beads represent the river that was where Datu Bago founded Davao. The brown, blue and black also represents the color of the river. 

 San Pedro
San Pedro area is a duality of two seemingly opposing forces: Christianity and Muslim, rich and poor, local and international. But in San Pedro, all these do not clash but harmonize side by side.

Matina
Matina is known as the place of the old affluent families of Davao. The gold and black brocade represents the nostalgia of where the oldest subdivision in Davao was situated. 


Sasa
Sasa wharf is the International port of Davao. The amount of trade passes through the wharf are phenomenal. The Blue lines mimic the map where Sasa Wharf is. The can tops represent boats coming and going through Sasa.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Royal Pawsh Photos

Last September 14 to 16, 2018, Miss Bernie Alfonso hosted and teamed-up with SM East Ortigas to bring Royal Pawsh Runway.
Before the exhibit opens to the public, Agri TV was there to cover some snapshots for next Sunday's segment. They came to shoot during and after the Fashion Show of Sept. 16, 2018.




 All the designers had so much fun and bonded during the days before the event.


 There was a ribbon cutting to open the exhibit and all six designers were present.


No doubt there would be more showcases to come!

Royal Pawsh, Miss Bernie Alfonso's Top Pick Pet Designers

Last September 14 to 16, 2018, SM East Ortigas hosted Royal Pawsh Runway, a fashion exhibit and fashion showcase. In this showcase, there are six designers representing different provinces.


 The six designers and their province were as follows:
Roberth Gallardo III - Antipollo
Jamie Jaime - Batangas
Maita Rue  - Davao
Ruby Caprizo - Cebu
Adrian Cabuhat and Lau Fernandez - Pangasinan


 On September 16, 2018, the designers strut three of their best works on the runway.


 SM officials picked two of their picks. Ms. Jamie and Ms. Ruby has taken the prize of best designs.

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This is a blog on pet fashion, lifestyle and the changing pet trends in the Philippines.