“Honestly, I don’t know why I got invited here — I mean, I’ve been to several fashion events before, but really, I wonder why — I look like a garbage can 90% of the time — well, except today, may presentation ako — bottomline is, I may not know a whole lot about fashion, but as a personal blogger, I believe that new experiences are a must.”
-Paolo, On attending the f*art event
Got invited by Azrael to come to f*art for the soft launch of FADAL Manila (Fashion Designers Alliance of Manila). Scroll up: Ugh, did I just quote myself?
Upon arriving at the venue, I bumped into Mike Unson, whom I just watched the night before over at Toyz. He, of course, is part of the Comedy Cartel — a local group of stand-up comedians, magicians and whatnot. (He has the best job! Think about it, stand-up comedy is cheaper than getting a therapist. :p) I spent a good couple of minutes looking busy in the middle of the store, looking awkward, when I heard him and Viva mention that there are bloggers upstairs…
But wait, let’s back up a bit — what is f*art?
Behold a new concept store set to captivate lovers of fashion and art. Fashion ART (F*ART) is a fusion of fashion and art, where anything is possible and what you imagine is within your reach. That is because F*ART allows you to interact with Filipino fashion designers and artists so you can customize the products you really want to have, according to your taste and needs. Conveniently located in the heart of Quezon City, near ABS-CBN and GMA-7 studios, it is a place where young, fast rising fashion designers and artists showcase their freshest creations. Enjoy expressing your individuality. Plus, support Filipino world-class talent and products when you shop at F*ART.
F*ART offers funky fashionable finds fit for fab fun Filipinos. Come and explore the exciting fusion of Filipino Fashion and Art.
F*ART is an idea conceptualized by Happy and Viva Andrada, sisters who share a passion for life, travel, adventure, fashion and art. As the movers and shakers of Fashion ART, these creative sisters want to give space for Filipino talent to bloom and grow. Viva and Happy are amazed with what Filipinos can do. They believe in Filipino talent. They encourage others to be proud of what Filipinos can do by buying Filipino.
Filipino fashion designers and artists now have a place to showcase the best of what they have to offer. F*ART is the new home of freshest creations made by talented Filipinos.
(and wouldn’t you want your designers to be proudly Filipino? 
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The event/party was hosted by the sisters, Happy and Viva Andrada(who had us shouting “FART! FART!” when the event began), as a sort of introduction of the officers and members of FaDAl Manila.
While this started out as sort of an “Away Mission” for me, it ended with a great realization: these are a group of dynamic talent, waiting to be unleashed unto the world. Think an empty vessel, filling to the brim — the formation of FaDAl might just be the outburst. Here they were, putting the Philippines on the map, by means of fashion design — clothing — however they can. I think Kel (of whom I watched the night before, and talked to, the Saturday before at iBlog) hit it right when he said that he was there because he supports any and all forms of artistic endeavors.
It’s sort of geeky, but it reminded me of my artist friends — and really, the f*art store? It’s just conducive to that sort of thinking — that creation and whimsy DO go hand-in-hand — and with both, anything is possible.
After the bloggers introduced themselves (hah!) to the designers, Mike Unson does what he does best — tickle your ribs senseless with his comedy. (with an extra-lengthy set, might I add) Surprise, surprise, then, that after that, a magic performance by Kel!
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DO NOT BE SURPRISED if you hear about FaDAl Manila becoming big in the future.
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Here’s my best wishes to Happy and Viva, and to the other members of FaDAl Manila! Thank you so much for letting us be part of this “hey-know-what?-i-was-there-when-it-happened” feeling. 
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LOCATED: J. Erestian (formerly K-D) cor. K1st, Kamuning Q.C.
STORE HOURS: 10 A.M- 8 PM MONDAY- SATURDAY
Call US: 4127311 / 0915-5705303 / 0917-8397534
Email: fashionartshop@yahoo.com
Site: www.happyfart.com
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Also, hello to the new blogger friends (from different circles, fashion bloggers!) I met during that night. Especially Jennie who mistook me for someone who had a great talk at iBlog, lol
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Pictures! (More from Azrael’s Multiply!)
mga sawi sa PERYA
Viva and Happy, plus the rest of FaDAl and the bloggers:
Mike Unson + bloggers:
Viva Andrada + Mike Unson
Is it wrong of me to maybe want to dress up like this guy?
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[Images from Azrael/the presskit]
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