Mango Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection Fashion Show at Resorts World Manila

The night had an air of young and sassy vibe when I arrived at the Mango Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection Fashion Show at The Plaza in Resorts World Manila.

Mango, an international Spanish fashion brand, showcased its latest Autumn/Winter 2011 collection. Guests and patrons wait patiently for the Mango fashion show to start. Tweets are posted on the projector screen enthusing invites and bystanders alike on what’s new for the Mango brand. Everyone has the same question in mind, what does the autumn/winter 2011 Mango collection has in store for us Mango-lovers?

The host for the night is Bianca Valerio of FASH. In addition to the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection, Ms. Valerio also announced the recently opened Mango stores at the Marquee Mall, Angeles City, Pampanga; Newport Mall, Pasay City; and Abreeza Mall, Davao City.

Bianca Valerio as Host for the Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection

Currently, Mango has a total of 19 stores in the Philippines to add to more than 2000 Mango stores all over the globe.

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection Gray Cardigan

Bianca Valero Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection Long Black Coat

For the autumn/winter 2011 collection of Mango, several stylists were also featured namely Myrrh Lao To; Ana Canlas of Preview; Patrick Galang;  Teej Nepomuceno and Bianca Santiago-Reinoso of Maven Magazine.

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection Blue Dress

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection Orange Dress

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection Green Dress

The Mango Autumn/Winter 2011 collection features a myriad of contrasts – daytime and nighttime pieces; male and female garments; classy and sporty; lace and leather; shiny and matte; and black and ivory. As a spectator, I am amazed how Mango brought a cohesive collection using the differences of these items.

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection Animal Print Scarf

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection Green Scarf

I have been a fan of Mango fashion for quite some time now ever since Penelope Cruz was their image model and I love their bags mostly. So far, I find the collection interesting. Yes, quite interesting. I wonder how the Philippine market will appreciate this play of contrasts?

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection White Sleeveless Top and Black Skirt

Mango 2011 Autumn Winter Collection Animal Print Belt

View on the Collection

Taking from the invitation, I now understand why the dress code is luxe grunge because of the presence of fur, animal prints, scarves, and layers of clothes in the collection as well. 

What I like about the collection are the neutrals and the tans with a splash of color such as mustard and bright orange.  

As for the fur and head accessories, I'll keep an open mind to it and see how well it is accepted by Filipinos especially in a temperate climate. Although, honestly, I am not very enthusiastic about it. Still, there is much to the collection to anticipate. 

I saw pieces that were classy and at the same time playful. For me, it is a good combination of contrast. All in all, I like what I saw in the collection.

Source: Store Information and Materials used for the Mango Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection - Mango Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection Press Kit

Contributed by Blogger Apprentice: ia adam-lim
Photos by Blogger Apprentice: Shekinah Armenta 


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