dotshop

an audio experience

noreply@blogger.com (Carlo) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:04:00 +0000

The Room - An hour long radio show that plays ambient, drone, electronic, post punk, dream pop and shoegaze music. Sundays 10:00pm to 11:00pm on NU 107.

dotdotdot is moving

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:19:00 +0000

dotdotdot's last day at Greenbelt 5 will be this sunday,
February 8, 2008
more details to follow soon
keep checking this blog and our facebook for more details and updates!

Profile: Sidney

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:10:00 +0000

Those Dancing Days

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:52:00 +0000

Here is something to swing the the hips to this new year. Those Dancing Days are a cute quintet of girls from Stockholm. They've been around since 2005 but their fame rose in 2007 when they were picked up by both NME and MTV. They released their debut album during the last quarter of 2008 and it's all been good things for them since then. If you're into girl groups and fun pop music, this band will surely leave you impressed. Here's a video to prove how these girls can be all sorts of lovely. :)

Those Dancing Days - Run Run

noreply@blogger.com (Erik) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:42:00 +0000

The past few weeks have been quite crazy. The holidays prompted everyone to shop for presents. We kinda got our hands full, not with presents, but with the extra number of people going in and out of the store; not to mention the extended mall hours. But despite being caught up in the exciting Christmas rush, we still managed to have a laid back gathering where we stuffed ourselves with yummy food. It was indeed an enjoyable night, especially when Carlo O. became tipsy and the belting of videoke hit songs started.

...and then it was the New Year!

Yes, everyone stayed up dancing until the first dawn of 2009

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:20:00 +0000

We would like to send our warmest Christmas greetings to everyone! Be Safe and Stay Healthy!

Shop hours
Dec 22 - 11am-4pm
Dec 23 - 11am-10pm
Dec 24 & 31 - 11am-6pm
Dec 25 & 01 - CLOSED
Dec 26 -30 - Regular Mall Hours

Christmas stocking stuffer

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:57:00 +0000

Christmas is a mere few days away. Here's a lovely last minute gift suggestions for you and your friends who enjoy nice music from Scandinavia. Ice and Snow is a Philippines-only collaboration of Sweden's esteemed Labrador Records and Philippines' Universal Records. It's a collection of Sweden's finest pop acts as compiled by Club 8's Johan Angergård. Featuring 14 wonderful pop songs to keep you warm this holidays, including The Legends, Sambassadeur, Club 8 and many others. Check out your favourite music shops now to grab a copy. :)

Whyred on the streets of its home, Stockholm

noreply@blogger.com (Erik) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:32:00 +0000

photos from Stockholm Streetstyle
You can also check Calle's blog. He wears his Whyreds and other great stuff quite well. Some are up for sale too.

Whyred, whynot?

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:29:00 +0000

blue button down ~~8950~~ 4475/blue denim ~~12600~~ 6300/check button down ~~11350~~ 5675/ cotton zip-up jacket ~~19700~~ 9850/bleached denim ~~10900~~ 5450/ blue denim button down ~~11350~~ 5675

white short sleeves ~~7800~~ 3900/ nylon zip-up ~~17750~~ 8875/green trousers ~~10350~~ 5175/ green nylon jacket ~~14800~~ 7400/knit shirt ~~10350~~ 5175/washed twill trousers ~~10900~~ 5450

Whyred

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:42:00 +0000

Clean Living Under Difficult Circumstances

Whyred appeals to the anti-conformist, the individual who aspires to a life filled with independent choices and a free-spirited outlook. Whyred embodies a grown-up, no-fuss approach to dressing where collection pieces year after year become classic wardrobe staples. Established on the style values of the modernist, Whyred is a combination of clean lines, neat shapes and quirky details. Influenced by the music and art scenes, the design concept like the client has an intellectual appreciation for these genres of creativity.
Inspiration is always drawn from the iconic style of the 1960s Mods and an expression taken from The Who's manager, Pete Meaden represents the Whyred design philosophy; "Clean living under difficult circumstances". Faithful to the simplicity of post-modern aesthetics, Whyred creates classic, wearable designs with a modern twist that have become signature staples.

Heritage

With its first collection in the spring summer 1999, Whyred was launched by Roland Hjort, Lena Patriksson and Jonas Clason. The former colleagues from H&M combine their collective skills in design, production and marketing. Whyred has now set out to build the company into a leading European premium fashion brand.

Why Whyred?

The inspiration behind the name, Whyred, comes from Roland Hjort's grandfather, the artist Sven X:et Erixon, who in a radio interview from the fifties was asked about his favourite colour. As his paintings are known for their multitude of colours, he did not quite know how to answer, but said "Red". When the journalist asked "Why red?", X:et Erixon replied "Well...blue then". As with art, fashion should never be one dimensional. The conceptual link with the world of art is still today fundamental to Whyred.

words from Whyred

Happy Birthday

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:52:00 +0000

Happy Birthday to dotdotdot's true superstar... Xtina! xoxo

12 Songs for Christmas

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:21:00 +0000

Just a few more days til Christmas so here is something to further put you in a good mood. Wipe out that frown and listen to our own little mix. Hope you enjoy! (right click the image to download the mix)

The Raveonettes - Christmas Song
Saint Etienne - I Was Born On Christmas Day
Sufjan Stevens - It's Christmas! Let's Be Glad
Ivy - Christmas Time Is Here
Harry Connick Jr. - Let It Snow
Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone - Baby It's Cold Outside
Ella Fitzgerald - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Feist - Lo How A Rose 'Ere Blooming
Claudine Longet - I Don't Intend To Spend Christmas Without You
John Denver & The Muppets - 12 Days of Christmas
Pet Shop Boys - It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas
Burt Bacharach - The Bell That Couldn't Jingle

12SongsforChristmas.rar

Profile: Waya

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:18:00 +0000

Profile: Michael

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:34:00 +0000

All I want for Christmas

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:15:00 +0000

MENS
stripe shirt ~~6800~~ 3400/green/red vneck shirt ~~6250~~ 3125/red pique ~~10650~~ 5325/blue bomber jacket ~~31900~~ 15950/keith haring shirt ~~7550~~ 3775/jeans ~~12500~~ 6250
WOMENS
belts ~~9350~~ 4675/tennis dress ~~25050~~ 12525/red sequin tank ~~9350~~ 4675/black top ~~23900~~ 11950/white jeans ~~16350~~ 8175/stripe button down ~~12650~~ 6325

it's that time of the year

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:39:00 +0000

McQ by Alexander McQueen

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:49:00 +0000

Alexander McQueen was born in London on March 17th 1969 as the youngest of six children. He left school at the age of 16 and was immediately offered an apprenticeship at the traditional Saville Row tailors Anderson and Shephard and then at neighbouring Gieves and Hawkes, both masters in the technical construction of clothing.

From there he moved to the theatrical costumiers Angels and Bermans where he mastered six methods of pattern cutting from the melodramatic 16th Century to the brutally sharp tailoring which has become a McQueen signature. Aged 20 he was employed by the designer Koji Tatsuno who also had his roots in British tailoring. A year later McQueen travelled to Milan where he was gainfully employed as Romeo Gigli's design assistant. He finally returned to London in 1994 where he completed a Masters degree in Fashion Design. His degree collection was famously bought in its entirety by Isabella Blow.

Since leaving St. Martins and in less than 10 years McQueen has become one of the most famous and respected international fashion designers in the world. He was named British designer of the Year four times in 1996, 1997, 2001 and 2003. In October 1996 he was appointed Chief Designer at the French Haute Couture House Givenchy where he worked until March 2001.

In June 2003 he was awarded international Designer of the Year by The Council of Fashion Designer's of America (CFDA) and in the same month honoured with 'A Most Excellent Commander of The British Empire' (CBE) by her Majesty the Queen. Alexander was also awarded British Menswear Designer of the Year in 2004.

Alexander McQueen's collections are known for both the emotional power and raw energy of his shows as well as the romantic but determinedly contemporary nature of this clothes. It is typical of McQueen to use the juxtaposition between contrasting elements; fragility and strength, tradition and modernity and fluidity and severity. An openly emotional and even passionate viewpoint is realised with a profound respect and influence for the arts and crafts tradition. Alexander McQueen's collections combine an in-depth working knowledge of bespoke British tailoring, the fine workmanship of the French Haute Couture atelier and the impeccable finish of Italian manufacturing.

In December 2000 a new partnership saw the Gucci Group acquiring 51% of the company. Recent developments include the opening of flagship stores in New York, London and Milan and the launch of the first McQueen Fragrance 'Kingdom', the addition of the new Menswear and Eyewear collections.

In January 2004 he launched the first ready to wear menswear collection and in October of the same year the British Fashion Council awarded him "British menswear designer of the Year".

January 2006 sees the birth of "McQ - Alexander McQueen", a denim-based ready-to-wear line under a new label. The collections which include womenswear, menswear and accessories are manufactured and distributed worldwide by SINV Spa.

words from McQ

Profile: Jo

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +0000

Let's Party!

noreply@blogger.com (xtinasuperstar) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:07:00 +0000

It's been a while since we partied and danced all night to great music and good booze That's why everyone was excited for Thursday because we knew that this would be a night of fun and all night party!! Here are some candids taken from The Barack Obama Victory party held at gweilos makati last Thursday hosted by Par and Ben Sherman ENJOY!

Pictures by Erik and Xtina

You're invited!

noreply@blogger.com (Erik) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:30:00 +0000

From punk, pop, indie, to rock --- come celebrate a night of great music. Party with us this Thursday at Gweilos, along C.Palanca St., Makati City . Entrance is absolutely free, there is no reason to miss this. See you there!

True glee in Mark Eley...

noreply@blogger.com (Elaine) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:41:00 +0000

...and Wakako Kishimoto, of course.

Eley Kishimoto is our surprise brand in dotshop. It was not in our original line-up, but one rare sunny day, and colorful friends we made along the way, led Carlo and myself to their showroom in Paris. In the true spirit of the brand—disarming, surprising and pretty—we bought Eley Kish on a whim. A season later we were invited to the Bonnie Bunny AW08 presentation. More cute and colorful characters filing in to watch the fashion show at The Natural History Museum of London:

Wherein the collection and styling were as darling as ever…Print heroes, Eley Kishimoto…Later that month, Carlo and I were sent off to Paris. On an uncharacteristically rainy evening, we stumbled, once again, upon something very happy—a window that curates Eley Kishimoto’s first collection for Cacharel!

So charmed were we (more I than Carlo, actually, hehe) upon seeing the animal masks worn by the mannequins. I guess this is what makes Eley Kishimoto most memorable—that it is unafraid to be pretty and fun. And if there is a way to weave joy in clothes, Mark and Wakako know it best.

Nagae & Mico

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:31:00 +0000

For dotdotdot's first photo shoot, we tried asking our friends to model the clothes for us. We were lucky enough to drag 3 of them, unfortunately we still needed one more, and professional model Nagae Ono, came to the rescue. shirt & trousers.Gaspard Yurkievich/shoes.Swear shirt.Gaspard Yurkievich/jacket.b Store/trouser.Whyred/shoes.Swear

Photography: Joan Bitagcol Hair&Make-up:Tonie&Xtina Models: Nagae, Mico

Meryll & Lala

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:22:00 +0000

dress.Eley Kishimoto/shoes.Opening Ceremony dress.Eley Kishimoto/shoes.b store

Photography: Joan Bitagcol Hair&Make-up:Tonie&Xtina Models: Meryll, Lala

dotdotdot turns 1

noreply@blogger.com ((dotdotdot)) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:42:00 +0000

Architect: So what’s the name of the shop? Carlo R: Plan B Carlo O: The Things We Know Hey, that sounds good! The Things We Know…

we know … that imagination is stronger than knowledge...

we know … that without intuition you can’t discover anything, and with pleasure and adventure you live better…

Oh well, none of our names were used...

An entire year went by and I barely managed to catch my breath… From the point of conception to this day it has been one rush forward. From the time Elaine, Carlo, Tadi and I researched for brands – brands with a quieter sensibility than what we were used to – at least in terms of color. Brands that did not necessarily have the ‘big’ name but did have a look and mood we related to… Design aesthetic was top priority. Quality, however, we were flexible with. After all, it wasn’t absolute luxury I was after. Nor would we approve under-par quality. It was the sophisticated European street style that was on my mind. Not urban wear of the students but the casual wear of the stylish working class on the streets of London and Paris in particular.

A year later, we are still discovering many things. Like how our customers were open to new styles and silhouettes, and how their buying choices were no longer as “safe” as before. How a polka dot shoe can sell out in a week, and how one can climb a ladder in five-inch heels and still be a superstar.