Young designer previews first collection for .ARCHIVES

By Rendell Ron Pacho

ELLIS Co, a young talented Filipino fashion designer that was influenced by brutalist fashion from the ‘50s and ‘60s and incorporated Japanese streetwear style, had offered an exclusive sneak peek of his debut Resort/Cruise collection for his highfashion streetwear brand .ARCHIVES last June 29 at Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay City. The event offered an exclusive preview of his meticulous preparations for his highly anticipated fashion show happening at Misibis Bay Resort on July 14.

Co, with a visionary perspective, perceived his designs as the “future of clothing.” At the sneak peek presentation, he showcased two significant designs from the forthcoming fashion show. He expressed that these two looks were merely the beginning, as there is much more to come. While they may appear different from his initial collection, Memoirs of the Future, from last year, a closer examination reveals the incorporation of new ideas while preserving the essence of .ARCHIVES’ DNA.

The Phases/Faces collection would include 22 looks, the first 21 of which pay homage to persons who have affected Co and creative director Aya Reika Mayani’s life. Co and Mayani’s point of view and individuality as young designers would be reflected in the final look.

Co shared with Manila Standard Life really is we’re just trying to be real to ourselves as artists. We want our looks to be not influenced by any commercial or financial influences or political influences. It’s just, you know, it’s just pure art and we’re just having fun with it.” who part exEspinorole of fathers but also recognizes the culheritage fathers conThe showcased artworks serve as a testa-cul- realms. Other artists who are part of the ex hibit are Pandy Aviado, Diana Aviado, Fil Delacruz, Janos Delacruz, Roy Espino sa, Pauline Allison Espinosa, Fernando Sena, Tintin Sena, and Oddin Sena. The exhibition not only celebrates the role of fathers but also recognizes the cul tural heritage they impart. Through their wisdom, love, and heritage, fathers con tribute to the rich tapestry of our society. The showcased artworks serve as a testa ment to these creative influences, inspir ing us to embrace and preserve our cul tural legacies.

Co and his team used precise cutting, experimented with layered materials, and developed the characteristic lapel which was the focus of last year’s presentation. Keeping with neutrals, Phases/Faces will use more whites to complement light and airy hues to give the collection a particular personality.

Co said that he spent around two months making the garments. However, before beginning work on the collection, he began sketching his concepts. Co would go through his sketches and decide which ones would be used.

“Coming into every collection, it’s always our goal to express ourselves freely without the boundaries of you know, whatever outside influence. We express ourselves through the clothing and we are to us, (on) ourselves through the garments then whatever our emotions are at that time, whatever our personalities are at that time, as long as we continue doing that,” said Aya Reika Mayani, the .ARCHIVES creative director.

Co also claimed that the pieces are a “mixture of modern and experimental.” He also added that it was a fresh take on familiar silhouettes which they hope Gen Zs and Millennials will relate to.

Co also expressed his appreciation to everyone involved in the effort ahead of the fashion show at Misibis Bay Resort. He also said that the best asset of the resort is the beach, which they all agreed to utilize.

“We wish to have our own store like we wish to get consigned internationally and you know have these fashion shows in like different countries but our main focus

Co enlisted the help of fashion creative director Robby Carmona in order to bring his idea for the presentation to life. Co said that working with director Robby was a breeze and that he was receptive when Carmona listened to their ideas.

Co hired Bicol-based models for his hometown show to bring a touch of local character to the fashion show and aside from the local talent, last year’s models will also walk in the main presentation. Co also worked with makeup artist Violet Ocampo to produce basic and natural tones that portray a sumptuous vacation image and the show’s final look will be the only one that deviates from the rest of the collection.

“The show will be personal and an intimate showcase of looks. We did our best to inject and express our emotions in the garments, hoping to deliver a visceral impact to our audience,” Co said.

Co exclusively told Manila Standard Life that their team is already working on their website and mobile application which they’re planning to release next month during or after the much-awaited fashion show.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE MANILA

DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 032 - 2023

May 15, 2023

SUBJECT : IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED SCHEDULES OF ZONAL VALUES OF REAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITIES OF CAGAYAN DE ORO (5TH REVISION) AND EL SALVADOR (4TH REVISION) AND THE MUNICIPALITIES OF ALUBIJID, GITAGUM, INITAO, JASAAN, LAGUINDINGAN, LIBERTAD, LUGAIT, MANTICAO, NAAWAN, OPOL, TAGOLOAN AND VILLANUEVA (4TH REVISION), WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF REVENUE DISTRICT OFFICE NO. 98 - CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, MISAMIS ORIENTAL, REVENUE REGION NO. 16 - CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY FOR INTERNAL REVENUE TAX PURPOSES.

TO : All Internal Revenue Officers and Others Concerned

Under Section 4 of Republic Act No. 10963, otherwise known as the “Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)” Law, amending Section 6 (E) of National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997, the Commissioner is hereby authorized to divide the Philippines into different zones or areas and shall determine the fair market value of real properties located in each zone or area, subject to automatic adjustment once every three (3) years.

By virtue of said authority and after the conduct of public hearing on October 28, 2022, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue has determined the zonal values of real properties in the Cities of Cagayan De Oro (5th Revision) and El Salvador (4th Revision) and the Municipalities of Alubijid, Gitagum, Initao, Jasaan, Laguindingan, Libertad, Lugait, Manticao, Naawan, Opol, Tagoloan and Villanueva (4th Revision), within the jurisdiction of Revenue District Office No. 98 - Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Revenue Region No. 16 - Cagayan De Oro City.

This Order is therefore issued to implement the revised schedule of zonal values of real properties for purposes of computation of any internal revenue tax due on sale/ transfer or any other disposition of real properties. The zonal values established herein shall apply provided the same is higher than (1) the fair market value as shown in the schedule of values of the City Assessor and (2) the gross selling price/consideration as shown in the duly notarized document of sale or transfer of real property.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

RECOMMENDED BY:

ROMEO D. LUMAGUI, JR.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue

DEFINITION OF TERMS

BENJAMIN E. DIOKNO Secretary of Finance

RESIDENTIAL LAND/CONDOMINIUM PRINCIPALLY DEVOTED TO HABITATION.

COMMERCIAL LAND DEVOTED PRINCIPALLY TO COMMERCIAL PURPOSES AND GENERALLY FOR THE OBJECT OF PROFIT.

INDUSTRIAL DEVOTED PRINCIPALLY TO INDUSTRY AS CAPITAL.

AGRICULTURAL DEVOTED PRINCIPALLY TO RAISING OF CROP SUCH AS RICE, CORN, SUGARCANE, TOBACCO, ETC. OR TO PASTURING, INLAND FISHING, SALT-MAKING, AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL USES INCLUDING TIMBERLAND AND FOREST LAND.

GENERAL PURPOSE RAWLAND, UNDEVELOPED AND UNDERDEVELOPED AREA WHICH HAS POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT INTO RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL, ETC. MUST NOT BE LESS THAN 5,000 SQUARE METERS.

VICINITY MEANS AN AREA, LOCALITY, NEIGHBORHOOD OR DISTRICT ABOUT, NEAR, ADJACENT PROXIMATE OR CONTIGUOUS TO A STREET BEING LOCATED.