Went to attend the Greater Good Apparel store launch last thursday together with Ana, Pax and Melai at Mall of Asia. It was my first time to attend a store launch and it was really nice, because the store isn't just about fashion, it has an advocacy as well. :)
The men behind the brand :)
Michael is 19 and Chris is 23. Young yet already making a difference. Amazing!
Entrepreneurs/Cousins Michael and Christian Concepcion always had the passion to spread awareness about poverty, hunger and other social issues to people. So, they thought of introducing graphic t-shirts as a medium to educate people about our present problems. Think of it as walking around with a Greater Good shirt on and reminding the people who see it of what's happening in our country today. The shirts are designed by talented and versatile people like, Arjie Salango, Carlo Tolentino, Louie Paul Jalbuena, Manny Librodo, Kneil Melicano, Kristy Anne Ligones and Raymond Gutierrez. Their concept is sheer genius. Making Fashion not only a mere aesthetic element, but a tool to change the world-"WEAR HUMANITY" :)
Here are some pictures of their store and t-shirt designs...
The inside of their store reminds me of trees and nature :)
Melai and I enjoying the ambiance of the dressing room. We didn't want to leave anymore!=p See the grass??^_^
My top 4 favorite designs and the meaning behind them. :)
Loving Tita Cory!
Over population was my first impression of this :(
Holding one of my favorite design :)
We also had good food to keep us happy while waiting for our turn to interview Michael and Chris. :)
Aside from being surrounded by the store's good aura, I was also in the company of good friends old and new. I think that's one of the many awesome perks of being a blogger. Meeting new friends. I remember how Pax, Ana, Melai and I became friends. It started at a blogger event too and we built it up from there. :) Love it!
Met Mel and Sam! The beautiful ladies behind the wonderful event :)
With Chris and Michael
With Vern!
With my girls!^_^ [photo from Pax]
Before leaving the venue, we were invited by the owners to write on their freedom wall and this is what I wrote...
I know it's cheesy, but I don't mind!:)
Before leaving, we were handed their newly launched Eco Bag with a free t-shirt inside!:) I don't wanna reveal yet what the t-shirt looks like, because Melai has photo shoot plans on how the four of us will style it in different ways. ;) (But I assure you, the fabric is nice) Watch out for that!
Even after the event, the blog barkada decided to eat a late dinner at French Baker/KFC and we talked, talked and talked!:) That's what I love about them as well. We never run out of things to talk about. :)
ANNNNDDD...Finally, for my outfit post:
I wanted to experiment on my accessories, so came up with a pink theme! Also, I got kilig with our name tags. Yiiieee!=p
I really had an awesome time at the event. :) As always I feel really blessed to have been able to experience my very first store launching. Thank you so much, Ana, Mel and Greater Good Apparel for inviting me!:) Can't wait for our next gathering!
P.S.
If you're into designing or even just doodling and you're interested, you can submit your designs to Greater Good and who knows, your design might be chosen as their next shirt line. ;)
18 comments♥
The owner, Michael, was my classmate in Law and Statistics! Hihi. Hope to be with you guys also in future events! Please invite me!!! :-) Haha!
ReplyDelete@efril I would always invite you if I get the invite personally!=D I really wish I get that chance again..like the one from vanity before =p Sayang you couldn't make it lang nun :( Next time we should!!
ReplyDeletewow! I envy you for having the opportunity to attend to an event like this. I hope I will be able to get invited to something like this too in the future.=)
ReplyDeleteI love what you're wearing, Ava! It's so young and fresh. I will have to check out that collaboration thing with the brand...it definitely sounds interesting (though I haven't designed for some time).
ReplyDeleteAlex
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@nadin you never know what its coming ;) mine also came as a surprise. never expected it :)
ReplyDelete@alex thank you!!:) go try it out!:) they have a really nice cause too :)
Awww, too bad I wasn't able to attend. The event looks fun. It would have been nice to see you guys again.
ReplyDeleteikaw na ang may bonggang message sa freedom wall. Hee!:) so nice bonding with you girls. Yung plans natin ha! :)
ReplyDeleteAng gaganda niyo naman!!! I love your shoes Ava!!! :D
ReplyDeletewow! nice store! and the owners are really genius! ;p ang agaganda nio! inspiration! ;D heeeeey i so love your shoes! <3
ReplyDeleteLove your shoes!
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit Ava ;) I love Tita Cory shirt HAHAHA!!!
ReplyDeleteyour so cute with pink stuffs ms.ava :) weeeeeee !
ReplyDeletemuch love.
ennaid <3
Oh wow! looks like you girls had so much fun. And I admire the store just by reading your post. Will grab a shirt soon. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, sounds like something my boyf would be interested in. We'll drop by when we visit Manila again in Feb. :)
ReplyDeleteOhhh~ dressing room is so adorable I wanna have a picnic. ^-^
ReplyDeleteLoving your pink brogues!
ReplyDeletexx
Kyla
i love your outfit, especially the pink shoes :D
ReplyDeletebtw, i also love the shirt you liked most from the store. love the store concept :)
I'm loving the shoes!!! <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for reading my blog and for leaving lovely comments. Will also try my best to drop by your blogs!:) xo