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MetroVanIndependent.com
October 2015
lifestyle/entertainment
Photo by Tolga Katas
David Tupaz models in blue.
On Spotlight
David Tupaz, Filipino Gem, a Toast of Las Vegas!
By Luisa Marshall
Fashion designers are always looking
for inspiration whatever season it is, but
one thing is for sure, fashion designer
David Tupaz seeks inspiration everywhere.
The famous Filipino designer, based in Las
Vegas, is bringing back old Hollywood
glamour, dazzle, elegance and sharpness
in his Fall couture at the recently concluded
New York Fashion Week.
“I’m trying to bring elegance back
whereas a lot of designers are bringing a lot
of avant-garde and very modern of which
I have nothing against because I think the
whole creative process means we have
to always move forward. Inspiration goes
back to old Hollywood. I think to this day
even the European designers looked back
to old Hollywood films to get inspiration for
their new collection. I design clothes that
you don’t wear everyday but the moment
From left to right: David Tupaz, Taylor Swift and Luisa Marshall at the Golden Globes after-party.
you wear it, you become the star,” David
said.
Not only does he have an eye for
true beauty, but he’s also a visionary, a
mentor, a master and a pioneer, making
him the ultimate hero of the Las Vegas
fashion industry. A total class in his honest
perception of success, humility, principles
and individuality beyond the glamour.
I met David for the first time in Portland,
Oregon where he showcased his amazing
couture at the Philippine Runway in 2013.
Then last year we met for the second time
at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards
2014 ceremony in Beverly Hills. We spent
several hours hopping from one after-party
to another until we overdosed with fun
and had no more energy to take selfies,
drink, eat nor walk. We even hung out with
famous celebrities like Taylor Swift, Jared
Leto, and John Voight to name a few. And
yes, I thought David was the coolest and
the most down-to-earth celebrity fashion
designer. He even invited my family to stay
at his house if we ever visit Las Vegas. I
thought… wow, that’s a Filipino hospitality
trait shining from him!
Luckily, I had an opportunity to go to
Vegas again last August and David granted
us an interview despite his hectic schedule.
Leaving the busy strip to visit David Tupaz
"I design clothes that you don’t
wear everyday but the moment
you wear it, you become the
star.”
- David Tupaz
Couture was a breath of fresh air. Away
from the hustle and bustle stood a calm,
classy and impressive studio where most
of David’s favorite couture was on display.
Everywhere I looked was gorgeous and
divine from the colors to the style, from
the design to all the accessories.
Here’s some highlights of my interview
with David...
Moving To Vegas
“The beginning of 2010 is when I
decided to completely move here. It’s
because I saw potential. I lived in New York
for a long time and then in 1997, I moved
from New York to California. I started
designing for different TV shows, for CBS
like Malcolm in the Middle and Boston
Legal to name a few."
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