The Norway edition of the “Best of the Islands | Luxe Fashion” show is slated to happen in the newest and most exciting club in the south of Norway, Kristiansand City, on October 26, 2019.
The place is called Barbarossa Dance & Nightclub, which has quickly earned a reputation for its chill vibe, exceptional service, sumptuous menu and, yes, amazing sea view.
Barbarossa has been steadily attracting the city’s young and chic set ever since it opened a few years ago. Indeed, featuring an event that showcases luxe and edgy fashions from emerging designers is a "perfect fit" between "Best of the Islands" and Barbarossa.
(Click to view Barbarossa's slideshow.)
Featured Designers
In its three-city tour of Europe, the “Best of the Islands | Luxe Fashion” show will showcase the latest work of a group of emerging fashion-designers who are flying to Europe from their homebase in Asia and America.
Jhay Layson
Ever since Jhay unveiled his maiden collection in the USA in May 2019 during the "Best of the Islands" tour, his career has been on a roll. After his US stint, his one-of-a-kind designs graced the runway of Philippine Fashion Week 2019. His sartorial line of tailored men’s clothes also found their way at the finale of Pinoy Big Brother, which paved the way for more celebrity clients to come marching into his atelier.
Kirsten Regalado
Kirsten is a Filipino-American fashion designer residing in Florida. Kirsten has been dressing local and international pageant contestants, including more than 1000 titleholders in the past 10 years. Kirsten has a long list of clientele, including one of the world's longest running beauty pageants, Miss Universe. Kirsten has played an important part in dressing Miss Universe candidates in one-of-a-kind evening gowns and national costumes for many years.
Velzon Hizon Velez
Velzon, who is based in New York City, is the creative force behind VHV Clothes Rack NYC. He is a man who wears many hats. He started his career as a photographer in New York City, where he has been based for several decades now. He eventually branched out in events management: his most notable event is the Manhattan Fashion Week, which is held every September, coinciding with New York Fashion Week.
Models
The show will feature a mix of models from Norway, Philippines and other nations -- as well as a group of models from Texas.
The Texas-based models were part of the inaugural run of "Best of the Islands" last May 2019 in Austin, the capital of Texas, USA.
(Click the slideshow to view the models' photos.)
Organizers
The idea for a Europe edition of "Best of the Islands | Luxe Fashion" was initiated by Marifie Domer, after having taken an active part in the original run of the show series in Texas in May 2019.
Marifie wasted no time in getting her sister, Jeraldine Domer, who lives and works in Kristiansand, to lay the groundwork for a European tour for the show. Marifie knew that Kristiansand was home to a small but thriving community of Filipinos and Filipino-Norwegians who were actively engaged in promoting the best of the Philippines in this part of the world.
But the show could not be possible without the dedication and hardwork of its founder, Gigi Hobson, the leading organizer of Filipino events in Texas.
In the day-to-day affairs in Kristiansand, Marifie's sister Jeraldine is ably assisted by the latter's husband, David Johannessen, and Hannah Jean Holst (also from Kristiansand).
Special thanks to: Andreas Pourghorban Berg (Barbarossa's event manager), and Carl-Erik Pettersen Rasch-Haugen (Barbarossa's venue manager).
Tickets
Click on any of the names below, to access private messaging and to inquire about “early bird” discount on tickets:
Tickets may also be obtained online, by clicking this link. Showtime is at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Save the Date
Interested parties are requested to the save the date: October 26, 2019 | Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
The “BEST OF THE ISLANDS | Luxe Fashion” show, at the Barbarrosa Dance and Nightclub, Vestre Strandgate 29, Kristiansand, Norway.
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