Filipino fashion designers at Opulence 2 fashion show
New York – Filipino fashion designers will show their street wear collection in New York City on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Manhattan Mirage on 265 West 37th Street. Creations of Thad Carreon, Simoun Andres, and Mikaela Michelle will be on the runway – promising an elegant and wearable display for fashionistas and enthusiasts.
The fashion event is put together by Soraya Salonga of the 7th S Productions.
Thad Carreon
Thad Carreon started as fashion designer with one of Bahrain’s leading fashion companies affiliated with the Royal Family in 2017. Since then, he has been a most sought-after and well-loved designer, who graced the fashion runway in Europe, the USA, and Asia.
Thad’s numerous creations have won prestigious awards. He has dressed celebrities like Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Shamsey Supsup, Miss Universe fourth runner up Venus Raj, Blake Lively, Kim Kardasian and the rest of Bahrain’s royal princesses.
Thad Carreon
The Thad Carreon collection is known for practical yet dynamic, and simple but elegant designs. His masterpieces were versatile and wearable all day which turned day dresses to evening attire with minimal twists and tweaks. His sensible, timeless masterpieces are attention grabbers that project simple but classy elegance.
His clientele includes fashionistas from New York and the US west coast.
Simoun Andres
In 2012, proprietor Simoun Andres partnered with his godmother, Ramily Santillan, to establish SaiRam Collections. They envisioned creating a versatile clothing line that meets the diverse needs of customers for all occasions.
Simoun Andres
SaiRam Collections addresses the demand for affordable yet dependable styling services, offering a comprehensive solution for fashion enthusiasts. Over the years, SaiRam Collections has built a substantial clientele, with its quality products, competitive and fair pricing, and an extensive selection.
The brand has been featured by MEGA Magazine, Wedding Essentials, RARE Magazine, and Bride Breakfast, among others. SaiRam Collections is proud to provide elegant dresses, gowns, and suits for a diverse array of clients, including politicians, beauty queens, renowned singers, models, debutants, brides, grooms, and other celebrities.
In June 2023, during the celebration of Philippine Independence Day, Simoun showcased his talents by having his own float in the parade in Manhattan, wearing exquisite Filipiniana gowns and Barong Tagalog.
In a remarkable stride for the brand, Simoun Andres participated in the Paris Fashion Week in March 2024, showcasing his exquisite designs.
Simoun was recognized by the City of Pasig and awarded the title Natatanging Pasigueño for his exceptional dedication as a fashion designer, further solidifying his reputation within the community.
SaiRam Collections remains steadfast in its commitment to research and innovation, continuously striving to provide only the best for its clientele.
Mikaelah Michelle
Mikaelah Michelle Catindig is fondly called Mikhai by her circle of friends and relatives including her colleagues in her Rotary Club District. This simple yet self-made lady has been in the fashion design business for 25 years.
This year, Mikaelah will be celebrating her silver anniversary in the couture world just in time for her first international fashion show in New York.
Mikaela Michelle
Mikaelah is considered by her loyal clientele as "a big fish in a small pond" as her natural talent, matched with her dedication to work and artistic skills in designing formal clothes made her a cut above the rest in her provincial territory.
Born and raised in Lipa city, province of Batangas in the Philippines, Mikhai's business acumen was naturally honed since her younger years as her parents established a small balut production that later became the largest supplier of balut in her home city.
Becoming a top favorite and go-to designer and maker of gowns and formal clothing was largely due to Mikhai’s penchant and attention to details, always leaving nothing to make her clientele more than happy and amazed.
She keeps at pace with the changing times particularly in the areas of designs and concepts. ‘Quality not quantity' has been her mantra in her couture business.
Despite her predilection and fondness for details she could single-handedly handle multiple tasks from sketching designs to putting up all the necessary trims, embellishments and small adornments necessary for the special gowns that she created.
Mikaelah is not new in designing and creating works of art for spectacles such as beauty pageants and special shows in her country including local and international beauty pageants.
The fashion show in New York “Opulence 2” is Mikhai’s way of validating her capabilities as a veteran fashion designer while sustaining her quest for excellence in the industry. # (A press release from Soraya Salonga, CEO of 7th S Productions.)
