SoFA holds Fashion Capsules Series
MANILA, Philippines - The School of Fashion & the Arts (SoFA) invites everyone to meet, greet and learn from the country’s top fashion experts and celebrities through a series of one-day lectures and workshops. Classes will be conducted every Saturday from February to April at SoFA, 55 Paseo de Roxas Ave., Makati City.
Get inspired as the experts share tips, reveal trade secrets, and insider experiences from various fields of creative work such as fashion design, photography, modeling, retail, events, and styling.
Raymond Isaac will hold “Fashion Photography” on Feb. 26. Delve into the world of fashion photography through the eyes of this notable photographer. Learn how he captures priceless and amazing images; how to sell an image and present a product; photographic styles for makeup, styling and lighting; lighting techniques for fashion, cheat codes for pictorials; actual shoot demonstration; and formula for shooting fashion.
On March 5, professional model Marina Benipayo will show workshop participants “How to Prepare for a Photo Shoot.” Know the dos’ and don’ts in photo shoots; how to internalize before a shoot; model’s emergency kit (basic necessities in your bag); preparing poses for body and face type; understanding the photographer’s directions; and working with clients and responding to their requirements.
Enter the world of fashion design with Fashion & Design Council of the Philippines (FDCP) former president Dong Omaga-Diaz on March 12. Find out if you have what it takes to be a fashion designer and learn about the creative design process — conceptualizing and sourcing for design inspiration; from inspiration to materials sourcing; translating your inspiration to an actual collection; the role of fashion shows and advertising; and the who’s who in the world of Philippine fashion.
On March 19, Ronald Pineda of Folded & Hung (F&H) will talk about “Developing a Fashion Brand.” Pineda, founder and president of F&H, will also share trade secrets and tips on how to be a successful fashion retailer, and strategies on building a fashion brand. Pineda will also give first-hand advice and experience on what made the F&H brand, advice and trade secrets of fashion retail; and insights on the current state of the Philippine Retail Landscape.
Fashion and event director Robby Carmona holds “Creative Idea Conceptualization” on March 26. Take a peek into his creative process and learn how to concretize your big idea; brainstorm and motivate your team; think out of the box and produce results; and practice mind mapping and visioning exercises.
Take a glimpse of the celebrity fashion stylist’s life as stylist Alyanna Martinez conducts “Celebrity Fashion Styling” on April 9. Find out how to be a stylist yourself and gain inside access to the secrets of the trade. Also, learn how to jumpstart your styling career; know the different styling job opportunities; various styling techniques and secrets; PR skills to bag a client; how to build a strong portfolio to win the job; and an option to join a one-day internship with an actual photo shoot.
Introduce yourself to the dazzling world of jewelry from one of the country’s premiere jewelers — Candy Dizon of Jul B. Dizon.
On April 16, Dizon will discuss the difference between precious, semiprecious and costume jewelry, where to source for stones and precious metals, and the kinds of stones and metals. She will also give an overview of the Philippine Jewelry Industry, basic design tools and principles, collection development, and jewelry production process.
Participation fee is P1,750 inclusive of materials, official SoFA certificate signed by the guest mentor. Discounts will be given if you enroll in multiple classes. Limited seats only. For information, call 892-8807 loc. 103/4 or visit info@sofamanila.com.
