Fashion Forward Dubai Season 6

It's that time of the year to showcase yet again another glamorous fashion event in the region. Dubai Fashion Forward celebrates its 6th season featuring Spring/Summer collections of 2016.

Here are some street style shots in between the shows;

Spectacular Saigon!

Wearing

Vietnamese Traditional Dress : Ao Dai
Conical Hat : Souvenir from Vietnam
Dep Lop Sandal : Sandals made of recycled tires
Eye wear : Mango

Yet again, another amazing destination has been added on my travel list. My first impression about the country is far from what I read online... Believe me, in every places I go, I usually read about people's testimonials, most of these posts is all about warning traveler of the dangers,the pickpockets, of the ripoffs and the lasting impression about the Vietnam war. The thoughts of reading all this negativity was quite upsetting. I felt my safety was seriously at risk

Joy over Jumpsuit?

Wearing

Jumpsuit : Zara Women
Eye wear : Emporio Armani
Accessories : Mango
Black Dress Shoes : Zara
Watch : Versace Chronograph

Lately, I have been hooked up with jumpsuits and all-in-ones and started scoping for it. In Abu Dhabi where I am based, it is very seldom to find this kind of clothing specifically designed for men not unless you worked in a construction site or any other field where it is considered as part of their uniform.

Escape to Armenia

When I found out that I still have pending days off from work, I thought of travelling to a nearby countries and initially Maldives is on top of my list but I have always wanted to go to colder climate places and hearing from my friends that Armenia is such an awesome country I quickly search on the net and it caught my attention of the rich and historical places it offers and the sweetest part is we are visa free for Filipinos .

In Celebration of Life and Love

Are you guys ready for  the Hearts day? With barely three days before the Valentines day, I would like to express my happy thoughts and feelings by wearing these colorful sweatshirt from H&M Kids and a Red Chinos from Zara

Wishlist : Take me to Europe

and I'm back sweethearts... It feels like I haven't blog for ages - apologize for not keeping you updated with my latest fashion style, as you may know, I spent more hours posting my daily looks on Instagram especially when I have no time to blog.As usual, I am pretty caught up with work and stuff oh and this will be my first blogpost for 2015

Last week, while browsing through the massive sales in H&M in World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi - I found this awesome over-sized jumper from ladies section and what really attracts me is the orange color which is one of my favorite pigments - it also creates a bold statement for a daytime winter look in the desert.

Modern Preppy Look!!!

The preppy look is basically a neat, well-balanced, put-together look that can be achieved by combining the right colors, patterns, and accessories. Over time, preppy fashion has evolved from a classic and simple look into a modern and quirky style. Looking preppy is more than just throwing a pastel polo and a boat shoes - it is emanating the aura and attitude of specific liberty lifestyle

How to look modern preppy? Here are some possible pieces to consider which I also wore during our outdoor shoot;

• Polo shirts or Oxford shirts (replaced with a plaid button up polo)
• cable knit vest (not on my wardrobe list)
• cricket sweaters (replaced with a striped pullover)
• chino pants (light green cotton chinos)
• tassel brogue loafers (my favorite mustard color)
• baseball cap (coach it is!)

I hope you guys like my version of preppy style'

Cheers and Lurv

Butch x

Taking advantage of Winter in UAE!!!

It's the time of the season where layering is an important element in clothing, you can never go wrong in having a piece of outerwear with you which you can then wear during nighttime as it usually gets a little warmer after that... 

Having been a residence in the desert for more than a decade, I have experienced the hottest temperature averaging from above 38 degrees Celsius which usually occurs during the month of June through September and the cooler season is from Nov. to March which ranges between moderately hot to cold

On average, we experienced longer summer season than winter in UAE so I feel  a sense of relieved every time winter comes- who does not want to retreat from the intense summer heat and year round humidity in the capital?

I'm glad I invested into a durable denim jacket which I actually got from Maison Martin Margiela collaboration with H&M - yes and I am one hell of a lucky guy who actually owns several pieces from that collection!!! sweet!!!!

Detail's of today's outfit:

Reversed Denim Jacket : Maison Martin Margiela
Hi- Top Sneakers : Maison Martin Margiela

Thank you guys for the time reading my posts, please feel free to drop me a note :)

Cheers and Lurv
Butch x

Music to my ears!!!

Normally, I had my photo shoots done on a daytime because of its natural lighting which I believe one of the most essential part of photography, I never tried doing a shoot during night as I am a bit worried that I may not capture the best shot but I guess we pulled it through - credit to my bf/partner for his patience and effort!!!

Details of today's outfit:

Statement Cap : Boy London
Hoodie : H&M
Patent Leather Pants : Zara

For collaborations and inquiry, you may contact me through my email at roymenor2680@yahoo.com

Cheers and Lurv
Butch

Fashion Forward Dubai - Now on it's 4th Season!!!

Fashion Forward Dubai has already held three successful seasons, which showcased the work of Middle East designers and bringing together thousands of fashion icons across the region. It is an industry that highlights dynamics, inspires and cultivates industry growth and its vast of talent with the objective of making it forward and grow the entire fashion world in this modern middle east. 

FFWD includes numerous catwalks presentation from top designers in the region, talks and panels, as well as non stop entertainment through a series of social events and gatherings. During this event, I was able to meet a few bloggers and fashionistas in the region;

with Dubai Experiment's blogger Irina wearing a flamboyant Manish Arora dress

Bumped in with Mika at the event 

Deepti was addicted with my babies :) 

lovin my illustration done by this amazing talent, follow him @wheresthefittingroom on IG

RUNWAY HIGHLIGHTS:

One of my favorites designers on that day was Jean Louis Sabaji- Beirut based Lebanese fashion designer with a distinctive style. The scenario Jean-Louis Sabaji planned out this season was far from being romantic; but concentrated on birds, their plumage and the skin beneath all the feathers. Another Couture masterpiece!!!

Fashion designer Jean Louis Sabaji on the runway after his show during Fashion Forward at Madinat Jumeirah on October 4, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Fashion Forward)

This season's finale of Day 1 program showcased the magnificent work of Cinco who utilized several elements of Swarovski crystals and  beads adorned swathes of lace, chiffon and tulle

Fashion designer Michael Cinco on the runway after his show during Fashion Forward at Madinat Jumeirah on October 4, 2014 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Fashion Forward)

We totally adorn the tulip skirted mini dresses in heavy lace and truly mesmerized by Cinderella-like romantic gowns in sherbet shades of yellow, green and violet.

That complete's my Day 1 sightings with Fashion Forward - indeed an event you surely woudn't want to missed! Thank you to Fashion Forward Dubai for this amazing opportunity to covers the glitz and glam of this season's platform. Please visit http://www.fashionforwad.ae to know more about this industry

Now I can sleep!!! Good night y'all!!!