The Philippine Star

In the mix

- LUIS ESPIRITU, JR.

Fashion changes.

In the world of style’s highly competitiv­e and fastpaced industry is survival of the fittest. The constantly changing market demand, relevance in the landscape and economies of scale are some of the reasons why some brands, lines and labels cease to exist.

Reality and practicali­ty drive both big and small players in the industry to an evolution, revolution or their end. As a result, diffusion or junior lines (merchandis­e created by a designer or high-end brand at a much cheaper price range) are born to service the need for affordable designer/retail fashion.

In the Philippine­s, internatio­nally renowned fashion accessorie­s brand Joanique will launch its junior brand called Joanique Mix on May 30 at the Joanique Studio in Makati City.

Joanique Mix is a vision of modern and distinct Filipino handmade artistry. The brand is a youthful spin of Joanique, whose fashion statement has distinctly captivated the world and brought pride to our country.

The soon-to-be must-haves of every style savvy girl are quirky, young and freespirit­ed pieces, set to take the local style scene by storm by “mixing” things up. Playing up with creativity, the brand’s first collective called Tropical collection is a showcase of acrylic pieces in bold and eye-catching colors. Fashioning the pieces’ fun and chic designs are animals such as parrots, toucans, honeybee, dragonfly and botanicals like the monstera leaves.

The birth of this junior brand is a testament of the changing times, to transcend artisanal pieces and move them fashion forward. The future is in the mix.

 ?? Photograph­y by JO ANN BITAGCOL • Creative direction and fashion styling by LUIS ESPIRITU JR. • Makeup and hairstylin­g by BABA PARMA • Model: LYNDSAY BOSZKO • Accessorie­s by JOANIQUE MIX (Visit @joaniquemi­x on Instagram or www.joanique.com.) • Clothes by S ??
Photograph­y by JO ANN BITAGCOL • Creative direction and fashion styling by LUIS ESPIRITU JR. • Makeup and hairstylin­g by BABA PARMA • Model: LYNDSAY BOSZKO • Accessorie­s by JOANIQUE MIX (Visit @joaniquemi­x on Instagram or www.joanique.com.) • Clothes by S
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