This is not a fashion post…
Michael Cinco – a Samar-born Dubai-based couturier – presented a collection about the Impalpable Dream of Russia during the Philippine Fashion Week last May! After a month, Miss Universe Organization announced Moscow, Russia as the venue for Miss Universe 2013. Like a powerful seer, Cinco showcased haute couture pieces which gave a welcome nod to imperial Russia!
As I go through his collection, I spoke a very short prayer for Mdm. Stella Araneta to send Philippine’s Ara Arida to Russia packed with a Michael Cinco piece for her evening gown! This will surely be better than an Alfredo Barazza number. I am crossing my fingers as the idea plays on mind! This will be a perfect highlight of Bb. Pilipinas‘ Golden celebration!
Michael Cinco was able to dress some of our queens before and the ladies looked exquisite with his creations.
Photo Credits: http://www.missosology.info
Sandra Seifert glowed in this stage-sweeping Michael Cinco gown during Miss Earth 2009. With Sandra’s impressive catwalk skills, she managed to carry the gown with gracefulness and stood out among a competitive batch of candidates.
Photo Credits: http://www.missworld.com
Queenierich Rehman made the country proud during Miss World 2012 wearing this fiery creation of Michael Cinco! Her gown is one of the best in last year’s competition…
I am really buying the idea of Ara wearing a Michael Cinco gown from his Philippine Fashion Week 2013 collection. So, I chose 3 dresses that I think will look best on Ara, will stand-out on the Miss Universe stage and will create the much needed buzz in Russia!
Photo Credits: http://www.stylebible.ph
I love the intricate details and the richness of this gown! Since this a pageant, the skin-tone sleeves must go and retaining the sweetheart neckline! I will probably retain the lower-half of the gown as see though as it adds mystery and sex appeal to the gown!
Photo Credits: http://www.stylebible.ph
Imagine if Ara Arida comes out in this gown that showcases Cinco’s craftmanship! It will be a show-stopper… I will not be changing anything from this gown. Instead, I will add a cape (drawing inspiration from Miyako Miyazaki of Miss Universe 2003). Mr. Cinco can surely create a cape similar in design to the cape below on the same color with the gown above! Thinking of this makes me smell drama, lots and lots of drama…
Photo Credits: http://www.stylebible.ph
Photo Credits: http://www.stylebible.ph
Talking about drama, this last piece will push Ara ahead of the other candidates. This gown sends out a strong message to the judges that Ara is ready to claim the crown! I’ll probably exchange the belt with a gold metal belt to contrast the softness of the cloth. It will also ensure that Ara will not look too “princessy” on stage!
I can only wish for these gowns but I have high hopes for the golden Binibinis! Please Mdm. Stella, even just for this year 🙂
Check-out the complete collection of Michael Cinco HERE and let me know if you have other choices…
–Kattera–
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