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Yearly, Ensembles collaborates with today’s most celebrated fashion designers through its Young Designer Series
and on its 4th installment, Ensembles welcomes fashion designer Chris
Diaz to take part in this year’s Holiday Collection. The collection includes
standout dresses and vests, flattering tops in chiffon and poplin,
dresses and skirts all grounded in different treatments such as lovely
laces, color blocking and soft fabrics – representing a woman that is
romantic and effortlessly chic.
and on its 4th installment, Ensembles welcomes fashion designer Chris
Diaz to take part in this year’s Holiday Collection. The collection includes
standout dresses and vests, flattering tops in chiffon and poplin,
dresses and skirts all grounded in different treatments such as lovely
laces, color blocking and soft fabrics – representing a woman that is
romantic and effortlessly chic.
Ensembles
by Chris Diaz
by Chris Diaz
Young
Designer Series Holiday 2012
Designer Series Holiday 2012
Zipper Top P1,295.
Red Blocking Skirt P1,195. Two Vests, Black & Gray P1,495
Red Blocking Skirt P1,195. Two Vests, Black & Gray P1,495
About the Collection
Ensembles is an
epitome of empowered women fashion – individualistic and sophisticated. The
retail brand never fails to provide its customers a well-rounded collection as Ensembles
continues to collaborate with today’s most celebrated fashion designers through
its Young Designer Series. The
collaboration aims to create something truly unique but will still be very much
Ensembles – a perfect balance of wearability and artistry – versatile and
timeless pieces that can be worn to work or on the weekend, just as
easily. Now on its 4th
installment, Ensembles welcomes fashion designer Chris Diaz to take part in this year’s Holiday
Collection of Ensembles’ Young Designers’ Series. The past collections featured James Reyes, Debbie Co, Louis Claparols
and Choc & Yvette Religioso.
epitome of empowered women fashion – individualistic and sophisticated. The
retail brand never fails to provide its customers a well-rounded collection as Ensembles
continues to collaborate with today’s most celebrated fashion designers through
its Young Designer Series. The
collaboration aims to create something truly unique but will still be very much
Ensembles – a perfect balance of wearability and artistry – versatile and
timeless pieces that can be worn to work or on the weekend, just as
easily. Now on its 4th
installment, Ensembles welcomes fashion designer Chris Diaz to take part in this year’s Holiday
Collection of Ensembles’ Young Designers’ Series. The past collections featured James Reyes, Debbie Co, Louis Claparols
and Choc & Yvette Religioso.
Sabrina Color Blocking Dress, Rust P1,895
Chris
Diaz
was first catapulted into the Manila fashion industry after
becoming a finalist in the 2002 MEGA Young Designers Competition. He has
been labeled as a “Romantic” Designer because of his trademark fascination with
feminine frills, lace and floral. With
Chris Diaz on board, romanticism takes center stage in the form of lace, soft
fabrics and color blocking. “I’m very
excited with this collaboration! There’s a lot for everyone – a balance of
feminine silhouette and use of romantic element and a smart range of color
blockings that will flatter everyone!”, Chris Diaz shared when asked to talk
about the collaboration.
Diaz
was first catapulted into the Manila fashion industry after
becoming a finalist in the 2002 MEGA Young Designers Competition. He has
been labeled as a “Romantic” Designer because of his trademark fascination with
feminine frills, lace and floral. With
Chris Diaz on board, romanticism takes center stage in the form of lace, soft
fabrics and color blocking. “I’m very
excited with this collaboration! There’s a lot for everyone – a balance of
feminine silhouette and use of romantic element and a smart range of color
blockings that will flatter everyone!”, Chris Diaz shared when asked to talk
about the collaboration.
Color Blocking Workshirt P1,395. Red
Blocking Skirt P1,195.
Blocking Skirt P1,195.
This 17 piece
collection includes standout dresses and blazers, flattering tops in chiffon
and poplin, dresses and skirts all grounded in different treatments such as
lovely laces, colorblocking and soft fabrics – representing a woman that is
romantic and effortlessly chic. Diaz understands what
women want to wear and which elements can flatter the body.
collection includes standout dresses and blazers, flattering tops in chiffon
and poplin, dresses and skirts all grounded in different treatments such as
lovely laces, colorblocking and soft fabrics – representing a woman that is
romantic and effortlessly chic. Diaz understands what
women want to wear and which elements can flatter the body.
Get ready to shop
early for holiday fashion as collection will hit Ensembles stores in September!
early for holiday fashion as collection will hit Ensembles stores in September!
Long-sleeved Lace Dress worn as a coat. Beige. P1,995.
About Chris Diaz
Chris Diaz
discovered his passion for fashion design during his high school years. He’d be making designs for friends and a few
teachers and was involved in the production as well. After high school, fate and luck lead him to
work for a wonderful lace manufacturer that started his love for laces which
then became his design aesthete.
“Fashion schooling was not an option as times were hard then. I just slowly worked on becoming one while I
studied and worked as an interior designer.”
Being a finalist of MEGA Young Designers Competition in 2002
gave him a firm first step in the fashion industry.
discovered his passion for fashion design during his high school years. He’d be making designs for friends and a few
teachers and was involved in the production as well. After high school, fate and luck lead him to
work for a wonderful lace manufacturer that started his love for laces which
then became his design aesthete.
“Fashion schooling was not an option as times were hard then. I just slowly worked on becoming one while I
studied and worked as an interior designer.”
Being a finalist of MEGA Young Designers Competition in 2002
gave him a firm first step in the fashion industry.
“Fashion is an
expression, a wearable art”. Finding your own design identity was never
easy. Chris Diaz’ affinity with all things feminine and romantic led him to his specific
style. His fascination with feminine
frills, lace and floral has been his trademark thus magazines and reviews
consistently dubbed him as a “romantic” designer. “It will be my default design
DNA.”
expression, a wearable art”. Finding your own design identity was never
easy. Chris Diaz’ affinity with all things feminine and romantic led him to his specific
style. His fascination with feminine
frills, lace and floral has been his trademark thus magazines and reviews
consistently dubbed him as a “romantic” designer. “It will be my default design
DNA.”
Diaz once won in
Malaysia International Fashion Awards as the Best Evening Wear Designer. “On top of the award and recognitions, happy and satisfied clients and the ability to share my blessings
through my craft are my greatest achievements.”
Malaysia International Fashion Awards as the Best Evening Wear Designer. “On top of the award and recognitions, happy and satisfied clients and the ability to share my blessings
through my craft are my greatest achievements.”
Here is the rest of
our interview with Chris Diaz.
our interview with Chris Diaz.
E: If you weren’t a fashion designer, what would you be?
CD: Interior Decorator or probably a florist!
E: How do you spend your time on aside from designing?
CD: I’m slowly decorating my place right now.
E: What’s your happy pill?
CD: Counting my blessings, best reality-check ever. And be around
positive, loving and supportive people.
positive, loving and supportive people.
E: How will you spend your Holidays?
CD: I’ll spending holidays with family and loved ones.
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Sleeveless Lace Dress P1,795
Carmina Villarroel for Ensembles by Chris Diaz
Young Designer Series Holiday 2012 Collection
Ensembles
collaborates with one of today’s most celebrated fashion designers, Chris Diaz
for a capsule collection this holiday – the collection is a continuation and is
the 4th installment of its Young Designer Series.
collaborates with one of today’s most celebrated fashion designers, Chris Diaz
for a capsule collection this holiday – the collection is a continuation and is
the 4th installment of its Young Designer Series.
Ensembles by Chris Diaz Holiday 2012 collection boasts a perfect
balance of wearability and artistry. The
collection pays homage to Diaz’ design aesthete – lace. With Chris Diaz on board, romanticism takes
center stage in the form of lace, soft fabrics and color blocking. This 17 piece collection includes standout
dresses and blazers, flattering tops in chiffon and poplin, dresses and skirts
all grounded in different treatments such as lovely laces, colorblocking and
soft fabrics – representing a woman that is romantic and effortlessly chic.
balance of wearability and artistry. The
collection pays homage to Diaz’ design aesthete – lace. With Chris Diaz on board, romanticism takes
center stage in the form of lace, soft fabrics and color blocking. This 17 piece collection includes standout
dresses and blazers, flattering tops in chiffon and poplin, dresses and skirts
all grounded in different treatments such as lovely laces, colorblocking and
soft fabrics – representing a woman that is romantic and effortlessly chic.
Ensembles’
celebrity endorser Carmina Villarroel loved the pieces that she wore from the
collection during its campaign photoshoot, “I personally love the dress with
lace panel but I super like the entire collection, from the colors selection,
the design, the fabrics –versatile yet very sophisticated.” Carmina and the theme of the collection –
romanticism – are a perfect fit. Despite
her very busy schedule having primetime soap, a talk show, running her business
and with so many endorsements under her belt, her aura radiates nothing but
bliss and love. Her bubbly personality
and a very happy married and family life are her ultimate secrets. “I am very blessed I have the best of both
worlds, a great family and career. “ The foiled proposal plan of Zoren to
Carmina during their recent Japan trip was revealed to public and Carmina
admitted that she truly appreciated her partner’s effort to make the trip
memorable and said that they are already planning to wed very soon. Like most every one of us, Carmina was
affected with the recent calamity “Our home was flooded during the Habagat, but
not as bad as Ondoy. We had to stay in
the hotel for few days but thank God we’re all safe”. But there’s always rainbow after the rain,
her primetime teleserye Lorenzo’s Time
was a nationwide hit, high TV ratings and continues to win the hearts of
viewers with its beautiful story and effective cast.
celebrity endorser Carmina Villarroel loved the pieces that she wore from the
collection during its campaign photoshoot, “I personally love the dress with
lace panel but I super like the entire collection, from the colors selection,
the design, the fabrics –versatile yet very sophisticated.” Carmina and the theme of the collection –
romanticism – are a perfect fit. Despite
her very busy schedule having primetime soap, a talk show, running her business
and with so many endorsements under her belt, her aura radiates nothing but
bliss and love. Her bubbly personality
and a very happy married and family life are her ultimate secrets. “I am very blessed I have the best of both
worlds, a great family and career. “ The foiled proposal plan of Zoren to
Carmina during their recent Japan trip was revealed to public and Carmina
admitted that she truly appreciated her partner’s effort to make the trip
memorable and said that they are already planning to wed very soon. Like most every one of us, Carmina was
affected with the recent calamity “Our home was flooded during the Habagat, but
not as bad as Ondoy. We had to stay in
the hotel for few days but thank God we’re all safe”. But there’s always rainbow after the rain,
her primetime teleserye Lorenzo’s Time
was a nationwide hit, high TV ratings and continues to win the hearts of
viewers with its beautiful story and effective cast.
Carmina
will be spending holidays with her family and hopefully some travel since she
and her family loves to travel.
will be spending holidays with her family and hopefully some travel since she
and her family loves to travel.
Ensembles and Carmina
Villarroel are an epitome of empowered and fulfilled women. See the artistic interpretation of Chris Diaz
with its Holiday 2012 capsule collection for Ensembles.
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Collection . Like on facebook.com/EnsemblesOnline
and follow on Twitter twitter.com/EnsemblesOnline, Pinterest pinterest.com/EnsemblesOnline and
Instagram @EnsemblesOnline.
Also, check out Behind the scenes video of Holiday 2012 Collection shoot featuring Ms. Carmina Villarroel