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CONTENTS Designer Spotlight Rosenthal Tee.....p5

Spotted.ph is a platform for movers and shak-ers in the fashion industry to be better known by the masses.

Have a behind-the-scenes look at how they started out and where they are today, with an in-depth discussion of their motivations, methods and dreams. Be inspired by these icons, learn relevant life tips, be in the know on all the latest styles and trends in the world of fashion and be better in your own skin.

Beauty Segment Beauty mirror .....p14 Fashion Editorial An afternoon dream .....p16

The Team

Cover story Always a runway: Lourd Ramos.....p28

Von Buenconsejo Editor In Chief

Bridal Segment Shades of Vows .....p34

Raymund Seranillo Creative Director / Managing Editor Guillano Valenzuela Beauty Director Mark Anthony Rosales Marketing Manager Kirsten Nicole Mendoza Art Director Herbert Ikan Videographer

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CONTRIBUTORS Aisa Ipac / Stylist Styling is my happy pill. It’s a hobby I want to do forever, given the chance. The friends I make and made along the way and the wonderful people i meet & work with, make everything worth it.

Ralph Yu / Photographer

Photography is my escape, it’s the passion that i live in and it’s the thing that i want to do most even as i grow old. There are things that only an eye can capture and things that we can see, it’s up to us to make em feel and make em see

Danielle Leonardo / Make Up

Makeup has always been my love since the day I knew how to put makeup on my face and I didn’t expect that I’m going to be a makeup artist now, but I’m happy with what I am today.

Team Yensei / Stylists

We believe that finding andembracing your unique style is priceless and understand-ing fashion and pinpointing your personal style is an invaluable part of feeling ful-filled and being the best youcan be.

Monika Ravanera / Stylist

Styling is an avenue for me to speak my mind without opening my mouth.My edge My ability to edit.It is always Less is More for me when it comes to styling.

Beatriz Evangelista / Writer

I am an aspiring writer who enjoys exploring the lives of everyday heroes and writ-ing their stories with heart. Though I enjoy writing, I still have so much to learn. I work as an online magazine writer and blogger. Just as much as I love to write, I enjoy reading others’ work as well.

Erma Ciar- Tulauan / Writer

I am always fascinated with stories of humanity. The opportunity to share those gives me the opportunity to inspire people.

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“STRUCTURED SOPHISTICATION”

ROSENTHAL TEE

by Erma Ciar - Tulauan and Rayseran

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osenthal Lee never fails to amaze us with her stylishly unique and fabulous creations. Her wide variety of experience and exposure to different places and cultures clearly manifests in all of herwork, each of them reflects soul and spirit.

She may have started young and now at the peak of hecareer, but definitely, she will continue to make more women emerge at their best -- subtle, decadent and refined -- which she calls “The Rosenthal Tee Woman”. Rosenthal Tee finished her MA in Fashion Design at Instituto Marangoni in London in 2013. On top of this great achievement, she pursued another course on top of the other. She finished Pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion, then took up Jewellery Design and Textile Print Design at Central St. Martins College of Art and Design. These colorful education badges earned her the right to work in some of the prestigous fashion label all around the globe: Izmaylova, Mich Dulce and Kinder Aggugini, Burberry, Richard Nicoll, Stylesight and among others. But in spite of all herachievements, she always hail proudly that she is from, and based in the Phillipines. Rosenthal also shares her talent and skills by being a part-time faculty member of the School of Fashion and theArts Manila, teaching Fashion Illustration and Portfolio Development.Let’s get to know the other side of this famous and adventurous fashion designer thru the short Q&A we had with her. Enjoy!

Spotted.ph: You have a very impressive design background Spotted.ph: How was it living and studying in London? as you went to prestigious institutions in London. What/ who influenced you to pursue a careerin Fashion?

RT: London is a city that in my opinion, balances both tradition and heritage, with modernity. I think in this sense, Rosenthal Tee (RT): Before I could even talk, I was already doodling and coloring on the walls of my childhood home that idea has impacted a lot of the work I do. To live in such like a maniac. My mother noticed this interest in combining a vibrant city such as this gives you so much inspiration, colors and entered me into painting and drawing. Instead and everyone and everything I see was definitely something of drawing on walls, I find it extremely funny that I now to visuallytake in. draw on garmentsto create unique patterns and lace work.

Another turning point was that as I was growing up, I would Spotted.ph: What is the most important lesson that you always see my grandmother and mother dolled up for have learned in London that you want to share here in the events in the city and I suppose on that front, my interest in Philippines. beautiful garments was instilled. Although I never pursued the arts, I’d like to think that what I do with my label is an RT: London taught me how to be a collaborator; as a visual, expression of that-- I try to give a more contemporary take the city is so vibrant with different fashions and cultures on Old World techniques in terms of lace and beadwork, that definitely give you an appreciationto explore. As a which is something that I am constantly trying to improve teenager, I was lucky enough to have traveled at such a on while also inserting silhouettes that are more for the young age and my first visitto London at the age of 14, made woman now. me immediately fall in love with the city. Suffice to sa, it’s been a done deal ever since that I would find a way toreturn.

Eventually I did as a fashion design student once I finished university in Manila.

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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

Photo VON BUENCONSEJO Makeup DANIELLE LEONARDO Stylist AISA IPAC Video HERBERT IKAN

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Spotted.ph: What was your impression of the local fashion scene when you came back here?

RT: Filipino design has always been good; I suppose the impression upon returning to Manila was to findthe best people to work with me in elevating the artisan experience that we are actually abundant in, and think greater than the confines of the cit. I’ve always believed in “going for gold”, and so far, as with the 2014 stint as the youngest (in both age and experience) to join the roster of representatives in the Mercedes-Benz Asia Stylo Fashion Week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it’s an adage that has worked out so far.

Spotted.ph: What is your design aesthetics? Why do you think people can relate to your style?

that makes us both happy. So to answer your question, its important to achieve both satisfaction and adherence to the craft.

Spotted.ph: There are a lot of young aspiring designers who want to be where you are, how do you think they can get there?

RT: Two things I’ve learned, and continue to learn each day is the fine art of patience andperseverance. Ignore the naysayers and the critics, and focus on constructive criticism constantly in order to improve your craft and creativity.

Spotted.ph: If you will be Spotted behind the scene, who is Rosenthal that we will see?

RT: Contemporary; a mix of European Old World decadence RT: Rosenthal behind the scenes is always observing; always and East Asian inspired cuts. The Rosenthal Tee woman is looking for the next great inspiration. an elegant lady who wants and deserves it all--she is subtle, decadent and refined.

Spotted.ph: It is known that your travels have influenced your craft. Which place has made a greatimpact in your designs?

RT: Cities such as London, Paris, St. Petersburg, Barcelona, Florence, Bangkok, and Tokyo have all been a great influence in the designs that I do here.

Spotted.ph: Who is your most stylish person? If you are asked to dress him/her, what would it be like?

RT: My muses are actually Ms World 2013 Megan Young, Kim Jones and Jessica Yang. These are women that have been dressed in Rosenthal Tee, and they carry clothes in such an elegant and contemporary manner that I constantly look to them for inspiration.

Spotted.ph: Which do you think is more important, satisfying what your clients want or adhering to your art?

RT: I consider each client as someone I’m collaborating with. All women want to be beautiful and that’s certainly my goal with each person that enters and leaves my studio.

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BEAUTY SEGMENT

BEAUTY MIRROR

by Guillano Valenzuela

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eauty trends for 2015 tends to look like bronzy skin, glossy lips and soft, pastel eyes, but the beauty on the runway this season threw us a few surprises in the form of seriously smoky shadow, vivid red lips and strokes of brilliant colors.

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“No-makeup” make-up look will be the trend for 2015 as models from Marc Jacobs strut the runway literally bare (no foundation, no eye shadow, and no contour) with just a hint of highlighter for a glowing skin pluspink-nude lipstick and blush.

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The collections includes blunt styles in any textures but there is one distinguish feature that is common for all trend styles, No matter you look through the pictures of runway hairstyles you will see all hair are quite natural and relaxed. Such effortlessly done hairstyles accentuates woman’s natural beauty and sexuality

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Photo RAPHAEL YU Makeup GUILLY VALENZUELA Hair MARK ANTHONY ROSALES Model ELIZA MAGUREANU

BEAUTY MIRROR

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Bushy bold brows in gray tone like Cara Delevingne will be also in trend since bushy brows represent youthfulness.

Free yourself from brown and blonde brows as black-grayish tone will be in season.

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This rich, romantic shade was a favorite on the spring 2015 runways, but it couldn’t be more gorgeous to wear right now, as autumn sets in. At the Vera Wang show, makeup artist Lucia Pieroni was inspired by mystical wood nymphs when he brushed models’ lids with this dreamy dark purple (he used a not-yet-launched Cle de Peau shadow quad, Fairy Dust). Also black wing liner in hard stroke is visible on runways like models on Oscar dela Renta.

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We all know that “Marsala Red”, is the colour for 2015…. Therefore flaming red lips will be in this year. When spring’s models weren’t wearing basic lip balm, they were wearing striking shades of classic red.

At Carolina Herrera, five not-yet-sold MAC reds were featured: Red, Brave Red, Make Me Gorgeous, Girl about Town, and Diva-ish.

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FASHION EDITORIAL

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An Afternoon Dream GABBI GARCIA – FASHION ED Photo VON BUENCONSEJO Creative director RAYMUND SERANILLO Makeup GUILLY VALENZUELA Hair MARK ANTHONY ROSALES Stylist MONIKA RAVANERA Video HERBERT IKAN Designers: KIM GAN & PAT SANTOS

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Dress by Pat Santos

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Ensemble: Stylist’s own (floral long sleeves & shorts) 20

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Pink brocade dress by Pat Santos Floral blazer: Stylist’s own

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Floral tube dress: Gakuya by Kim Gan

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Floral one piece dress: Stylist’s own

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COVER STORY

ALWAYS RUNWAY READY

By Erma Ciar-Tulauan and Beatriz Evangelista

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he road to success is not paved by those who watch life go idly by. They are forged by men and women infused with the virtues of patience and perseverance; people who do not take no for an answer and who only become stronger when faced with adversity. Hairstylist to the stars Lourd Ramos is such a man. Through all the struggles and tribulations he faced, he not only managed to be an expert in his chosen field but has become the golden standard for aspiring entrepreneurs everywhere. If you think that being a hairstylist and make-up artist is easy, think again! It takes patience and real skills to pull off a look the customer wants. Different hairstyles must attribute to the customer’s personality, to the culture we currently practice, and the society we live in today. Even with Lourd’s level of expertise, there are still times when he makes mistakes. In his road to success, he shows all aspiring artists that being a hardworking entrepreneur has its pros and cons.

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hough he may have several titles linked to his name, Lourd Ryan Ramos—or simply “Lourd”—continues to pave his way to his own road to success. At a very young age, Lourd already knew what he really wanted in his life - fashion and styling. But then, he had to prioritize his studies first as this was what was expected of him. He graduated in AB Communication Arts at Centro Escolar University in 2000. Soon after, he worked as a corporate staff in one of the country’s leading banks. Nevertheless, his dream of becoming a professional stylist never left him; it was just put aside but not forgotten. So when he finally got the chance to do the things he loved the most, he held onto it and never let go.

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Wanted: Apprentices for a Premiere Salon”—this was the first flyer that drew Lourd closer to his dreams. Without batting an eyelash, he went to the mentioned salon which happened to be located at 6750 during his lunch break and applied for the position. There were hundreds of applicants, but that didn’t discourage him. It was a chance of a lifetime and he did not want to lose to anyone. Luckily, he was one of the 6 applicants who were handpicked to be interviewed first. Right on that same day, he was hired. Though it was just his first day on the job, he took a big risk and quit being a banker. He knew right there and then that this was the best path to take. Under the initial training from two of the country’s most respected hair gurus Victor Ortega and Crispin Britannico, Lourd has showcased his inborn talent in cutting and styling. Little did he know, he was sent to several schools such as L’Oreal and Schwarzkopfz to further develop his knowledge and skills.

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LOURD RAMOS - COVER Photo VON BUENCONSEJO Creative director RAYMUND SERANILLO EMIR DELOS SANTOS Makeup GUILLY VALENZUELA Hair MARK ANTHONY ROSALES Stylist YENYEN NAVALTA & DANSEI KUN Video HERBERT IKAN Designer KAYE MORALES Location HAUTE HEADS SALON

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ince then, he never failed to capture the eyes of fashion and style critics with his works. He is best known for his precision bobs and layers and haircuts that satisfied a thousand clients already. His natural and almost nude bridal make-up works also helped him create a name for himself, and earned him as one of the stylists with impeccable skill and artistry, by People Asia Magazine. Numerous awards and recognitions are on his belt, too. He was the Davines Italia Philippines 2007 Grand Winner and was named Make-up Artist of the year

by Studio 23 in 2010. But according to him, guesting for the Asia’s Next Top Model Season 2 is so far his most memorable fashion moment. There he was able to share his ideas on how to make a person look at their best by choosing the best hairstyle and make-up to wear. Lourd is indeed an epitome of a person who has been very successful in doing what he does best.

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hough he admits that being a hairstylist is not an easy job, his love and passion for this work makes it fun and enjoyable for him. His is a character that can be replicated of those who want to be an achiever as well. It is no secret to him that a lot of the new breed of hairstylists are admiring him and wanted to follow his footsteps. So as his advice for the up and coming stylists: Discipline and patience should be on top, and vision makes it more exciting. One needs to be ambitious to achieve your goal, but never forget to always put your feet on the ground. Even Lourd himself always keep these words in his mind. In fact, he never stop learning. He attends every seminars or trainings possible, to get new ideas. He loves change and that’s what his field is up to. And if he has one biggest fear to mention, that is that people will not love what he does. This triggers him to grow further, and at the same time, share his knowledge.

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Strike while the iron is hot.” With the salon industry booming and Lourd’s career being at its peak, in 2010, he established his own salon, which he called “Creations by Lourd Ramos”. For him, this chapter of his career and it is high time to share his talent to others, on a whole new level. He believes that Filipinos are very talented and passionate whose talents which are at par, if not exceed those of world class hairstylists. He really wanted to make a difference and he starts it with Creations. His goal is to standardize the 5 Elements of Service: Greeting, Consultation, Execution of Service, Recommendation and Closing. Lourd strongly believes that excellent services the key to be successful in the industry. With this, he became the recipient of Go Negosyo Starpreneur Award in 2011. Currently, he is the Chief Executive Officer and the Creative Director of Creations.

With all of these achievements, Lourd stays focused and humble. He is just like any other person who still has many things to attain in life. Aside from the things he does right now, he also want to open up a restaurant where he can cook for his clients, to make them feel how much he loves them.

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ourd Ryan Ramos’ road to success is indeed not a simple path to take. It is fraught with dangers and risks that seem daunting. The fact that Lourd made it is proof that these obstacles are surmountable. It just takes total focus and making sure that work does not alienate one’s self from the things s/he loves. Good old fashioned hard work is what all of this really boils down to. If people work hard and have discipline, patience and perseverance, we might witness the rise of the next Lourd Ramos yet.

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BRIDAL EDITORIAL

Shades of Vows Photo VON BUENCONSEJO Creative director RAYMUND SERANILLO & EMIR DELOS SANTOS Makeup GUILLY VALENZUELA & JASON DELOS REYES Hair MARK ANTHONY ROSALES Stylist YENYEN NAVALTA & DANSEI KUN Accessories GLAM RECITAL

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