Heavenly bodies

January is the beginning of summer. I kid thee not. It’s that time of year to take a trip to the exotic islands, explore our beautiful beaches, bask under the sun and achieve that perfect golden tan. Summer, however, will never be complete without having the perfect swimwear for those heavenly bodies.

Tabu sizzles this season as it presents its 2005 swimsuit calendar. Owned by TV personality-VJ host-model Amanda Griffin and entrepreneur Isabel Engwa, the calendar brings to local shores the hottest and latest swimwear collections of top Australian brands like Halican Boodie, Baku, Ginja and Cc Juis. What makes this collector’s edition a must-buy is that it introduces three of the most sought-after faces in the world of local modeling who have graced the pages of leading fashion magazines and have endorsed the most coveted beauty campaigns. Isabel Roces, Nicole Hernandez and Kelly Misa together with Amanda Griffin add up to the prestigious women of Tabu that include the unforgettable faces of Angel Aquino, Cristina Garcia, Bianca Araneta, Cindy Kurleto, Rissa Samson, Joey Mead, Maikee Evers, Nicole Schulze, international model Cindy Burbridge and Sarah Tan of Channel V.

For 2005, Tabu pays tribute to the world of art and fashion. With inspirations from the pages of French Vogue, this calendar showcases the fusion of swimwear with modern art. Shot by master Jun de Leon and made possible by Pepsi, contemporary works of Kiko Escora, Tony Leano, Jason Oliviera, Amy Aragon, Jay Ticar, Ronald Anading and Isa Lorenzo together with the swimsuits, create breathtaking photographs that are more than a feast for the eyes. The alluring beauty of the Filipina set against the Ateneo Museum, Gallery Astra, Isa Lorenzo Gallery and Kish as backdrops results in an arresting collection of timeless photographic masterpieces.