RTW and Gorgeous

Veluz RTW 2014 Collection 
from Jason Magbanua on Vimeo.

When a rebel bride dare say that she is toying with the idea of RTW, you could almost taste the uncomfortable silences, the judgmental eyes, the clearing of the throat, and the wrinkled nose. There's a stigma. And it's become the white elephant in the room. What more when you say RTW+taffeta. Oh the horror. 

Enter Veluz. She's always changed the game and she's at it again. There's a reason why she's landed on the now famous Buzz Feed article on the world's most beautiful detailed gowns list. She doesn't just make beautiful gowns. Her signature in every piece is impeccable and apparent. Rebellious in the ORIGINAL, as we said earlier this week. You know her trademark and you know she's got taste. In this 2014 RTW collection, she makes the word RTW something you would want to COVET. And that's saying something. And she's also done the unthinkable. She's made taffeta, gorgeously pretty again. It's the biggest comeback ever. On a more personal note, I was NEVER, EVER a fan of white bridal gowns and every RB reader knows that. But Veluz is probably the only designer that makes me want to wear white. And again, that's saying something ;)

BTS photos courtesy of Nina Cuenca

But having had a first-hand experience of what went on during the latter part of the shoot, what's even more admirable about Veluz is how she could get an amazing pool of artists to collaborate with her with such love, passion, and positivity. It's a testament to not only how she is as a designer, but how she is as a person. Having said that, I'd like to applaud the creative team behind the shoot--most especially to Madge Lejano who was the brainchild of the bridal looks and creative treatments. Everything felt so rebelliously beautiful. Chandeliers hanging on trees, the most unconventional of models, the AHMAZING hair and makeup that is definitely not your usual bridal looks. And the video. So many emotions! 

Congrats to Veluz and the rest of the amazing team that worked on the RTW 2014 Collection Launch. Truly world class! 

This is only the beginning of the launch. Don't forget to add @veluzbride on Instagram to get updated on the catalogue and creative photos from the entire collection. 

Credits as written by Veluz herself:

My love and gratitude to the following people for generously sharing their art and passion in giving life to this vision.

Video by Jason Magbanua

Catalog photos by PAT DY PHOTOGRAPHY

Creative photos by Mimi+Karl

Make up by Madge Lejano

Hair by Steve Pagsanjan, Brian Borda and Angel Salian of the The Makeup Studio Team by: Madge

Bouquets and Swing by Teddy Manuel

Cake by Penk Ching

Details and Styling by Ernest Pascual of Bespoke Manila, k. by cunanan catering and Event Stylist: Jo Claravall

Jewelry : Cuenca Jewelry

Models : Caroline Ruegg, Nichole Dychangco, Gianna Von Sprengeissen, Nikita McElroy

Jason, you have given me more than I can ever imagine. Thank you for doing what you do.

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Audrey Hepburn Version 2.0

Don't you guys think it's about time that "Breakfast at Tiffany's" got an update? Here's our rebellious take on the Audrey Hepburn classic. Coming Soon here in RB!

CREDITS:
Photography by We Are Seekers (Don't forget that we have a special deal with them!)
Makeup by Toni Rodriquez
Couture Gown by Vidal Clayton of the Cecilio Abad Design Team
Bride-to-Be Model: Cha
Fine Jewelry by: Cuenca Jewelry
Location: Early Bird Breakfast Club, The Fort Strip
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The Limited Edition Rebellious Fine Jewelry Collection

The Limited Edition Rebellious Brides Colored Diamonds, Stackable, Eternity Rings

If my 30-something rebellious self got a chance to talk to my 20-something rebellious self, I'd tell her to stop wasting money on fancy bags, shoes, accessories, and clothes. These things are so fleeting, they depreciate in value, and worse they get worn down. I can't even begin to imagine the total amount of money I've wasted on these trifle things that we were brainwashed to covet. My 30-something rebellious self will instead tell the younger me to invest in fine jewelry--they appreciate in value and they are investments that last a lifetime.

Exclusive Rebellious Brides Tanzanite & Diamond Earrings 

But RB Mica and I aren't the typical jewelry lovers. As rebelliously topak as we are, we like them colored. The rarer, the better. So we teamed up with one of the most prestigious jewelry makers in the country, Cuenca Jewelry, to collaborate on a rebelliously rare collection. The best part? All readers get an outright 25% OFF. No other 'alahera', and no other store can beat our exclusive deal and our unique but top-of-the-line pieces. So whether you're a bride, a debutante, celebrating your anniversary, or simply treating yourself with a gift, make it deliciously rebellious. After all, if you are spending on something big, might as well get something that's unique.

Modeling this rare collection is no other than one of the creme de la creme of the wedding industry. known to many as a makeup artist, Madge Lejano has already transcended into a force to reckon with in this industry in many other fields.  She is at her brightest and that's why we chose her as our muse.

Know more about this drool-worthy collection by reading more below. If you fancy anything, simply use the code as your email subject when you email us at rebellious.bride@gmail.com The code is: *RBSPARKLE* and you automatically get your 25% off exclusive deal.  Since this is a Limited Edition deal, only a few are going to be fulfilled. Enjoy!

Love comes in threes, don't you think? And who says a bride's wedding band had to match the grooms? Our specially and exclusively designed 1 carat stackable eternity set comes not in one but THREE eternity rings adorned with white, yellow and cognac diamonds, perfect for the multi-faceted rebellious bride. Wear just one for day wear, mix & match on fun days, wear all three on special occasions! What's better than an eternity? Triple eternity! For my own pair, I wear it to represent my three weddings! The yellow one represents our Boracay wedding because it's the "sunny" one. The white one represents our church wedding because it's the most traditional one. The cognac ring represents the Vegas wedding because it's the funky one. My friend says hers represent herself, her hubby, and their baby--'aint that sweet? In celebration of our blog's anniversary, we are giving an exclusive 25% OFF deal on a set!

If you have to keep a tradition, might as well go for something super unique. Tanzanite is 1,000 times rarer than diamonds and believed to only occur precisely during the strike of lighting in the regions of Manyara. And as if that's not enough to make this gem any rarer, its color changes from purple, to blue, to indigo depending on the type of lighting that hits it. A woman who wears Tanzanite is believed to be confident, a cut above the rest, and mature beyond her years. And it is because of the rarity of this gem that we wanted to design one for the Rebellious Bride. This Tanzanite & Diamond earrings can be worn in two ways. Remove the tanzanites to make it into a simple diamond earring. Again, this limited edition rebellious design is at 25% OFF in celebration of our anniversary. 

To show you just how incredibly brilliant this pair of earrings is, allow us to share with you an ordinary photo without filters, and shot using a camera phone:

Madge's photo using an Iphone / Jewelry photos using a Samsung Note

This special collaboration with Cuenca Jewelry has been a long time coming! And we are so glad that we were finally able to launch this to design & create statement pieces for all you fabulous rebellious brides out there. 

For price inquiries, email: rebellious.bride@gmail.com and don't forget to use the subject: *RBSPARKLE* 

CREDITS: Photography by Carlo & Hyds Cecilio of ImagineNation / Hair & Makeup by the Makeup Studio Team by Madge Lejano (special thanks to Aaron, Randy, and Angel) / Modeled by Madge Lejano

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