Filipino Fashion Designer on ANTM: British Invasion Episode

Tonight at 8PM on ETC, America’s Next Top Model: British Invasion features the couture collection of Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran. With just 8 models left in the competition, the episode starts with the girls attending castings for the opportunity to open a fashion show where fashion’s elite will be in the audience. Then at the photo shoot the models strike their best pose while struggling with heavy Hello Kitty couture gowns as designed by Libiran.

I believe this is also the episode where Filipino actress/model Anne Curtis-Smith will be shown wearing the fabulous gowns of Libiran. 

Not the first time for a Filipino designer to be featured on the long-running reality show, Libiran is the first Philippine-based designer to have his creations modeled on the show. Past Filipino designers to be featured include US-based Oliver Tolentino and Dubai-based Michael Cinco, and just last week host Tyra Banks wore a dress by Project Runway Philippines judge Rajo Laurel during the previous episode’s judging.

Airing all-new episodes first in the Philippines, ETC is the number one authority when it comes to America’s Next Top Model. Fans of the show can see the latest episodes of America’s Next Top Model: British Invasion just days after its initial US airing.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL: BRITISH INVASION AIRS EVERY MONDAY AT 8PM ON ETC, see on free TV on RPN-9.

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Vans Hello Kitty: The New Craze

What is cute and sporty, sweet and spunky? The Vans Hello Kitty shoe collection!

After the recently released (and promptly sold out that I didn't get to see any) collaboration between Sanrio and Dr. Martens, comes this limited edition Hello Kitty Vans which features Hello Kitty with some of Vans' classic designs.

I, being a Hello Kitty fan since way back, was excited to see them on display at Vans concept stores -- first when I was in Cebu last month and then in Greenbelt 3 just last week. Sad to say, they no longer have them on my size but am still hoping they would ring me up once the new stocks come in.

So in the meantime, I would like to share this to my fellow HK lovers:

Funky and colorful Authentic Lo pro for adults.

Authentic Lo pro for kids.

These Authentics are perfect for HK followers.

The Slip-On has Hello Kitty on the famous checkered Vans design.

The Vans Authentic black on pink Hello Kitty.

Hello Kitty Slip On for kids with colorful print and black sole and pipings.

Hello Kitty Vans Sk8 Hi

Black Vans Hello Kitty Slip On with HK head and pink details.

The Vans Hello Kitty Collection are available at the following Vans concept stores: Marquee Mall, Pampanga; Robinsons Galleria; Robinsons Place, Ermita; Glorietta 3 and Greenbelt 3, Makati; and Ayala Cebu.