Eco-Designer John Ablaza is Coming to Phoenix Art Museum for Fashion Show

International fashion designer John Ablaza is coming to Arizona’s Phoenix Art Museum on May 30th, where he’ll be staging his Couture & Culture Charity Fashion Show. Ablaza is an “eco-fashion” designer specializing in fabricating garments using sustainable, local materials like seeds and coconut shells.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (PRWEB) May 20, 2015

We are thrilled to announce that international fashion designer from the Philippines, John Ablaza, is coming to Arizona May 30 at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 North Central Avenue where he’ll be staging his Couture & Culture Charity Fashion Show. Doors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails, auction, photo opportunities and the Rizal Traveling Museum. The VIP Reception for VIP ticket holders is 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m. Charities benefitting are the Miss Arizona Scholarship Pageant Foundation and The 3000 Club.

Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale will be displaying some of their most luxurious models– perfect for photo opportunities. Urban Electra will be performing during the VIP reception. This red carpet event will include a silent auction for an original John Ablaza design, and meet & greet with Miss Arizona contestants. Explore the Iberian culture of the legendary hero, José Rizal. John will be showcasing replicas of José Rizal’s clothing which were featured in a documentary about the Filipino national hero.

This will be the first time that John brings his fashion show to the United States, and Phoenix Art Museum is the perfect place for it. Walk the red carpet, pose for a photo, have a cocktail and enjoy the entertainment while taking in the beauty that surrounds. Don't miss the action-packed Arizona-themed show opener.

Ablaza is an “eco-fashion” designer specializing in fabricating garments using sustainable, local materials like seeds and coconut shells. While working with The Mangyan Tribe of The Philippines in conjunction with The Ayala Foundation, together they come up with new ideas to use native materials in Ablaza's designs while the Mangyans build a better future for their families. With his passion for horticulture, the planet and people, he aims to provide a new perspective on the future of fashion. He is truly a unique designer bringing fashion and culture together to create haute couture.

When asked what inspires him he says, “The environment and the people—the things that I see around me everyday–when I get to work with the [Mangyan] Tribe. They really inspire me [when] they come up with something really great. It [inspires me] to create more exciting designs that will connect with them in such a way, that I could create jobs for them. So when I design, I make sure that I incorporate techniques & designs [so they can use them] to give work to these people.” Ansari, H. (2013, July 19). Dissecting Design with John Ablaza From Manila, The Philippines. Retrieved from Ramp 1885.

Tickets: http://tickets.coutureandculture.us
Information: http://coutureandculture.us

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Starwood Arizona Properties to Offer Exclusive Hotel Rates for Visitors to Hollywood Costume Exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum, March 26-July 6, 2014

Theo nguồn tin trên mạng của prweb.com The AAA Five Diamond Phoenician, W Scottsdale, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and The Westin Phoenix Downtown will offer out-of-town guests and local staycationers visiting the only West Coast showing of Hollywood Costume at Phoenix Art Museum 10 percent savings on hotel stays.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) March 13, 2014

The AAA Five Diamond Phoenician, W Scottsdale, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and The Westin Phoenix Downtown have teamed up with Phoenix Art Museum to roll out the red carpet for visitors to the only West Coast showing of Hollywood Costume, March 26-July 6, 2014. Throughout the length of the exhibition, out-of-town guests and local staycationers can purchase tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime event and save 10 percent on hotel stays at any of the four above mentioned Starwood properties in the greater Phoenix area.

Organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Hollywood Costume explores costume design as a key component of cinema storytelling. Showcasing more than 100 of the world’s most iconic costumes from a century of filmmaking, the exhibition will feature many items that have never left private and archival collections in California, as well as those that have never been publicly displayed or seen beyond the secure walls of the studio archives. From the clothes worn by unforgettable characters in My Fair Lady and The Wizard of Oz; to Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince and The Dark Knight Rises, the special exhibition captures the magic of motion pictures for all ages.

“We are proud to serve as a sponsor of Hollywood Costume,” said Starwood Area Managing Director Mark Vinciguerra. “Through our four diverse Arizona hotel offerings — the signature urban styles of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and The Westin Phoenix Downtown, the chic energy of W Scottsdale and the contemporary resort luxury of The Phoenician — we look forward to providing museum visitors with personalized, memorable guest experiences that reach beyond expectation.”

For information and reservations at any of the four Starwood properties, please visit http://www.starwoodpromos.com/phoenixartmuseum. Admission to Hollywood Costume is $20 for adults and $10 for children 6-17 years of age. Kids under age 6 are admitted free. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.phxart.org or call (602) 257-1222.

“It is an honor for Phoenix Art Museum to present Hollywood Costume,” said James K. Ballinger, the Museum’s Sybil Harrington Director. “We are delighted the Starwood properties have come on board as a sponsor and believe this international exhibition will be of interest to both local Phoenicians as well as out-of-town travelers.”

About The Phoenician
Located at the base of Camelback Mountain, the 250-acre Phoenician offers two exquisite experiences – a 583-room AAA Five Diamond luxury resort hotel and Arizona’s only Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond boutique hotel, The Canyon Suites — at one magnificent destination. The property features elegant, residential-style accommodations, distinctive and tantalizing cuisine across such restaurants as Il Terrazzo, J&G Steakhouse and Relish Burger Bistro, a championship golf course, 11 tennis courts, eight swimming pools, The Centre for Well-Being and Salon Mila spa complex, an activities program for all ages and interests, numerous boutique shops, and a $25 million art collection. In addition to these offerings, the stylish 60-room Canyon Suites provides more intimate surroundings and enhanced services, creating an atmosphere of uncompromising splendor. Both The Phoenician and The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician are owned and operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., as part of The Luxury Collection. For additional information, please call (480) 941-8200; (800) 888-8234 or visit http://www.thephoenician.com.

About W Scottsdale
W Scottsdale marks the debut of W Hotels in Arizona. This sultry Southwest oasis, where innovative design mixes with urban sophistication, features 230 guestrooms including 33 lavish suites. A true insider escape, W Scottsdale boasts Arizona’s only Bliss® Spa, Sushi Roku restaurant, and W Hotels The Store and offers three chic destination bars – the W Living Room Bar, Shade Lounge and Sunset Lawn. Located in downtown Scottsdale, W Scottsdale provides guests access to discover the city’s high-profile shopping, innovative restaurants, eclectic arts district and vibrant nightlife. Signature services and amenities include the Whatever/Whenever® concierge service, Wheels, SWEAT Fitness®, WET, WIRED Business Center and P.A.W. – Pets Are Welcome™. For more information, please visit http://www.wscottsdalehotel.com or call to schedule a reservation at 877 W HOTELS.

About Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel opened on September 30, 2008, as the largest hotel in Arizona with 1,000 guestrooms. The hotel features signature services and amenities such as Sheraton Fitness® powered by Core Performance, the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed and the Link@Sheraton experienced by Microsoft®. Set in an urban oasis, the hotel offers guests a 4,500-square-foot outdoor pool and sundeck with an adjacent rooftop herb garden. The hotel provides more than 80,000 square feet of flexible, state-of-the-art meeting space and a restaurant, District American Kitchen and Wine Bar, with bar and lounge. It is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix and adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center. For additional information or for reservations, please visit http://www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com.

About The Westin Phoenix Downtown
The Westin Phoenix Downtown opened on March 10, 2011, as a boutique hotel with 242 guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of meeting space. Located on floors 11 through 18 in the Freeport-McMoRan Center, the hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Valley. The hotel offers signature services and amenities such as the Westin Heavenly Bed®, Westin Heavenly Shower® and Westin Workout®. Province, the hotel’s restaurant, combines Old World and new world culinary sensibilities and features modern American cuisine. For additional information about the hotel or for reservations, please visit http://www.westinphoenixdowntown.com.

About Phoenix Art Museum
Phoenix Art Museum has provided access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona for more than 50 years and is the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States. Critically acclaimed national and international exhibitions are shown alongside the Museum’s collection of more than 17,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. Visitors also enjoy vibrant photography exhibitions through the Museum’s landmark partnership with the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. To learn more about Phoenix Art Museum, visit http://www.phxart.org, or call the 24-hour recorded information line at (602) 257-1222.

Contacts:
Denise Seomin        
Director of Public Relations    
The Phoenician        
(480) 423-2657        
denise.seomin(at)luxurycollection(dot)com

Michele Rykalsky        
Public Relations & Marketing Manager
W Scottsdale        
(480) 970-2128        
michele.rykalsky(at)whotels(dot)com

Katie Brashear
Complex Director of Public Relations
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown/Westin Phoenix Downtown
(602) 817-5323
katie.brashear(at)starwoodhotels(dot)com

Carlotta Soares
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Phoenix Art Museum
(602) 257-2112
carlotta.soares(at)phxart(dot)org

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