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𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬!💖

In addition to our fabulous fashion finds, treat yourself to a nail makeover this Friday! 💅

Our expert nail care services will add the perfect finishing touch to your STYLESPHERE experience.

📅 Date: DECEMBER 1, 2023
⏰ 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM
📍 Location: TVEP ROOM 210

Indulge in a day of style and self-care. Don't miss out! 💆‍♀️💅

Are you a student of this university with a passion for fashion and a flair for the runway? Unlock your potential and be one of the Models of ISAT University.

Whether you dream of strutting down the catwalk, showcasing the latest trends, or promoting our campus culture, this is your opportunity to make it happen.

Qualifications

Female
Height: Atleast 5'6
Waistline: of 24-27
Well-proportioned body relative to height

Male
Atleast 5'8 in height
Waistline of 28-32
Well-proportioned body relative to height

Androgynous
Atleast 5'6 in height
Well-proportioned body relative to height

If you've got what it takes, visit the Fashion and Wellness Department on Monday, September 4, 2023 at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for the screening of applicants.

Note: All applicants are required to wear black attire during the screening only. Female applicants should wear heels.

Show us your unique style, and let your personality shine through! See you!

📢 CALLING ALL ISAT U STUDENTS!

🎉 WYSD Short Training Courses are back!

This July 17-21, 2023 📚 enhance your expertise, 💪 sharpen your abilities, and 📚 expand your knowledge. Join our short training courses and discover a world of new skills and opportunities.

Classes will be held face-to-face @ ISAT U Iloilo City Campus.

Register here: https://forms.gle/NeYHQM2YYFeWNPS49

JOB OPPORTUNITY!

ERIK CASTELO PHILIPPINES is in need of two (2) new members proficient in bridal fashion design.

Interested applicants may contact Erick Castelo thru contact number +63 917 622 1002 or its official Facebook account.

Please see poster for details.

WATCH this year's edition of FASHION UPDATE -- the annual fashion event by young student designers of ISATU.

ESTILO DESIÑO is the latest of researched fashion collection of BS Fashion Design and Merchandising students, College of Industrial Technology, Fashion and Wellness Department.

Two days of full packed fashion runway.

MATINEE Edition
Saturday 13 May 2023 6 pm

GALA Edition (Competition Proper)
Sunday 14 May 2023 6pm

3rd Floor Bridgeway Festive Walk
Megaworld Iloilo Business Park
Be there. Open to the public.

Text: Pj Arañador

BIT COSME SCOOPS HAIR & MAKEUP TRENDS AWARDS

Major awards bagged by Bachelor of Industrial Technology major in Cosmetology students on the recently concluded Health and Beauty Nationwide Caravan, Hair and Makeup Trends competition.

The three-day activity spearheaded by Oulac Cosmetics and Binondo Beauty Supply in partnership with Philippine Hairdressers Association (PhilHair) kicked off on April 28, 2023 with a basic make up seminar followed by demonstration on hair rebonding and coloring on April 29, 2023. Capping the activity is the regional competition led by PhilHair on April 30, 2023 both held at SM City Iloilo.

Multiple awards garnered by the Cosmetology students are as follows:

Emcy Tagudar
Over-all Champion Masquerade Party Makeup

Julio Belinario
1st Place Bridal Makeup
1st Place Night Makeup
2nd Place Rebond plus
Miss SM Ambassadress
Over-all champion

Nhel Eric Tiongson- 2nd Place Night Makeup

Fashion and Wellness Department augments students’ skills enhancement through strengthened collaborations and broad industry exposure.

Congratulations!

GAD SENSITIVITY FORUM FOR FASHION AND WELLNESS STUDENTS

Integrating gender equality perspective to the Iloilo Science and Technology University community, University Gender and Development Center conducts Gender Sensitivity Awareness Forum for students of Fashion and Wellness Department (FWD).

Dr. Emily Dela Cruz, Director for University Gender and Development Center, explains gender mainstreaming initiatives of ISAT U for the five sustainable development goals. She further educate students across the different programs of the FWD on using gender sensitive languages, ending stereotypes and integrating gender equality in classroom setting.

The whole-day activity held on April 18, 2023 at AVR, N-building was participated by students from BS Fashion Design and Merchandizing, Bachelor of Industrial Technology- Cosmetology, Bachelor of Industrial Technology-Fashion and Apparel Technology, and Bachelor of Industrial Technology-Food Technology.

The activity serves as a venue to widen gender lenses of students and be agents of change relating to gender issues in the society.

COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS JOIN 33RD HAIR ASIA

Courage and perseverance. Bachelor of Industrial Technology-Cosmetology students take center stage as the only group of students joining Hair Asia’s 33rd National Open Championship for Hairstyling and Make Up Competition on March 20-22, 2023.

Bringing Iloilo Science and Technology University in the national arena, cosmetology students of Fashion and Wellness Department gave their all for competing in three (3) categories: Bridal Make-up, Men’s Haircut and Hair Color, and Women’s Haircut and Hair Color with around 150 experts in the Industry.

FASHION DESIGN STUDENT, MEDALLION FOR EXCELLENCE AWARDEE

Region VI competitor, Ms. Izakiah F. Feril, a 3rd-year Fashion Design and Merchandizing student of Fashion and Wellness Department, ISAT University receives Medallion for Excellence award in Fashion Technology during the TESDA National Skills Competition 2023 held at TESDA Women Center, Taguig City on March 25-April 1, 2023.
Ms. Feril, participated under Dumalag Vocational-Technical School in collaboration with ISAT University and was awarded gold medal during the Regional Skills competition held at TESDA Iloilo Regional Training Center on August 30, 2022.

Congratulations!

FWD BAGS 2ND PLACE IN ASEAN-INSPIRED COSTUME MAKING COMPETITION
By Edgian James C. Florida

Fashion Design and Merchandizing students of the Fashion and Wellness Department, College of Industrial Technology bags 2nd place during ASEAN-inspired and Eco-friendly Costume-Making Contest spearheaded by the Commission on Higher Education Region VI during the 2022 ASEAN Music and Fashion Festival.
The design made by RJ Paca-oncis, Gilbert Osabel, Zedric Doroja was showcased at STI West Negros, Bacolod City on September 29, 2022. Other students involved were Lisha Anne Salmorin as model and Jairo Jamelarin as Make-up Artist.
Designers made a "Golden Vision" inspired piece treasuring disposable into Filipino Culture -Based Fashion Ensemble. The piece inspired by the IloIlo Science and Technology University gold banner color of making innovation to present the essence of recycled items as well as to contribute in the solution of climate change featuring a new image of Visayan Filipino Myth.
Recycled materials utilized in this fashion ensemble were: Plastic spoons, barbeque sticks, fabric swatches, plastic bags, RYPIC Abacot fabric (30% abaca and 70% cotton) as pure natural fabric made from the Regional Yarn Production and Innovation Center at ISAT U Miag-ao Campus, trimmings (metallic gold), glue sticks, spray paint, wire, thread, zipper, lace and hooks and eyes.
The golden ring represents Mother Earth suffering from climate change and depicts the sun that is the epitome of male perfection. This also manifests the prevailing phenomenon of the universe. The headdress symbolizes strength and power of a man that collaborates with the feminity of a woman. While the dress designs show armadillo scales that protect and control the effects of pollution. Further, the flowing skirt gives a wide range of opportunities for mankind to think, innovate, and engage in research for positive actions portrayed by Visayan Filipino Myth, Liadlao.
Despite the time constraint and other challenges experienced by the team, their resilience still prevailed. “Despite all the trials and problems the team went home with pride , honor, and excellence”, Zedric Doroja said.
The contest was participated by tertiary education students enrolled in any State Universities and Colleges, Local Community Colleges and private Higher Education institutions in Region V

|CONGRATULATIONS!
WINNER- ILOILO NEW BREED FASHION CHALLENGE 2023

Iloilo Science and Technology University- Fashion and Wellness Department (ISAT U- FWD) Alumnus, Mr. Glen Japet Paracale is the champ in Iloilo New Breed Fashion Challenge's 5th year.

Paracale's victory brings 4 consecutive wins for ISATU-FWD produced Fashion Designers.



Photo credit: The Iloilo New Breed Fashion Challenge

ISAT U-Fashion and Wellness Department conducts series of Livelihood and Skills Training in rag-weaving with pot holder making for Children in Conflict with the Law.

Fashion Design Exchange brings off 2nd year

By Tiffany Anne Tan

Furthering the exposure of Fashion Design and Merchandising students as well as faculty, Iloilo Science and Technology University through the College of Industrial Technology, Fashion and Wellness Department (FWD) conducts Fashion Design Exchange (FDX).
This webinar aims to combat the adverse effects of the COVID 19 pandemic in the new mode of instruction, the virtual learning.
Five speakers graced the FDX webinar on its second year held on January 27, 2022. The speakers and their topics were:
Mr. Zak Gonzaga-Role of Digital Technology and Fashion Design and Marketing
Mr. Jojo Bragais-Building the Filipino Shoe Design in a Global Market
Ms. Len Nepomuceno Mortel- What It Takes To Be a Successful Filipino Designer Abroad
Ms. Emi Ingles- Cultural Directions in Philippine Fashion and Design Education
Mr. Roger Limpoco – Importance of Textile Production Automation and Technology in the Philippine Setting
Students and faculty were very active during the discussion and grateful for such opportunity given to them.
According to Dr. Lino B. Baldevarona, Head of Fashion and Wellness Department, this free webinar series was designed to augment the accustomed classroom instruction despite the limits given by the pandemic.
“This webinar series will expose the students and faculty to the industry and experts in the field of fashion and wellness”, said Dr. Baldevarona.
He added that students will be made aware of the actual situation in the field as well as build up collaboration and harmonious relationships among industry partners and friends.
FDX first kicked off on April 16, 2021 to May 14, 2021. The month-long series dialogue was participated by diverse speakers coming from different organizations and industries.
The unfortunate turn of events caused by the pandemic was seen as an opportunity by the Fashion and Wellness Department to expand their reach in the local and global arena.
The department with a pool of unique and talented students, aims to engage in the local and international activities first through this exposure of students in the industry.

Pepe And Pilar: The Joyful Won

By Limuel D. Villa

“The coolest toys don’t have to be bought; they can be built. In fact, sometimes the only way they will ever exist is if you make them yourself.” Adam Savage

A student of Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising , Iloilo Science and Technology University created male and female doll figures called "Pepe and Pilar" in the spirit of Filipino design. The utilization of readily available materials like abaca twines and dried coconut leaves caught the judges' and audience's attention
Curt Gerard Copia from Cabatuan, Iloilo, won the first-place during the International Toy Making Skills Contest hosted by the UniversIty in celebration of World Youth Skills Day 2021.
His inventiveness was amazing which aims to spread a smile and delight for youngsters using pieces of material from the surroundings.

📷Curt Gerard Copia

CONGRATULATIONS

TRASH TO CASH: International Business Plan Competition

By: Curt Gerard J. Copia

TRASH TO CASH, the theme used by the students taking up Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising, using recycled materials to create a new product. Limuel D. Villa and Curt Gerard Copia, won third place in the International Business Plan Competition held by the Islamic Business Management Student Association, IAIN BATUSANKAR 2021.

Villa and Copia, both Iloilo fashion technology students from Dumangas and Cabatuan, Iloilo respectively, both used fast food plastic packaging as materials to create stylish rain jackets called "KA-PO-TE" that caught the judges' attention.

The creative fashion designers motivated not just their fellow students, but also people globally to innovate and create something valuable. The goal of innovation and creativity is to demonstrate how used objects and materials can be utilized to make a work of art in the fashion sense.

ISAT-U FRESHMAN CREATES UNIQUE TREND IN FASHION

By ARLYN JOY G. BACANAYA

Edgian James Florida, a student of Iloilo Science and Technology University taking up Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising has set new internet trends by upping the quality of materials and designs. Florida is a well-known aspiring designer who has been highlighted across several social media platforms.

Florida, a fashion student from Badiangan, Iloilo, claimed in an interview with Super Radyo Iloilo that he used flowers and leaves as materials for his works to give them a 3D aspect. He stated that it catches the attention of the audience and cast appeals.

“In this collection, I want something like this to happen. I suppose I could create 3D designs and I am really fascinated with the flowers,” Florida explained.

The aspiring fashion designer was very pleased to know that he inspired not just his fellow ilonggos, but also people from different places. He previously went viral on facebook for posting his illustrations and his popularity continues to grow whenever he showcases his creations made out of flowers, leaves, chips, and other relative materials.

The epitome of creativity continues to radiate the essence of art and design among his followers in facebook through his masterpiece. He aims to develop an exquisite taste in innovation to showcase how everyday objects can create a piece of art with the sense of fashion.

📷 Edgian Florida

ISAT-U DTI FABRICATION LABORATORY
ILOILO CENTER for DESIGN, prototyping & modelling

By Rocky B. LLABAN

At the height of lockdown, FabLab pooled together resources and came up with products that helped prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

With the unprecedented effect of the pandemic; series of lockdowns, halting the travels, suspending classes and even losing employment, ISAT-U responded to some of the public needs.

The university’s Fabrication Laboratory (FabLAb) works on prototyping of ventilators, ultraviolet (UVC) sterilizers, and swab booth used to fight against virus.

On an online source, a Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) is typically equipped with an array of flexible computer-controlled tools that covers several different length scales and various materials, with the aim to make “almost anything”. This includes technology-enable products generally perceived as limited to mass production.

The said FabLab allows ISAT U to create, invent, mentor, and to innovate among many others. It has cutting edge technologies that can accommodate students, individuals, and industries.

“Being the most of lone FabLab in Western Visayas, the University feels that it has a responsibility to help the government fight Covid-19” said the University President, Dr. Raul F. Muyong.

Further, ISATU’s FabLab joined the “Fabsiklaban: Fabricating The New Normal”, a national competition sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and DOST’s Advance Manufacturing Center (AMCEN) on January 7-9,2021.

ISAT-U DTI FabLab bagged first place and Peoples’ Choice Awardee in the said national competition.

The National Competition featured thirteen (13) participating Fabrication Laboratories in the Country. Each one showcasing innovations during the pandemic through five-minute video.
ISAT-U DTI FabLab garnered the first place in the Covid-19 Response Innovations Category in recognition of its relevant and innovative products as contributions to health workers, front liners, LGU’s and other institutions.

Presently, the ISAT-U DTI FabLab offers the following services:
Design, Prototyping, Consultancy, Modelling depending on scope of work.
Trainings and Seminars for the following:
A. 3D Design and modelling
B. Arduino, Raspberry Pi, & Altera FPGA
C. Electronics and Instrumentation and Control.

📷ISAT University- Public Information Office