Take Five: Celine Cruz

The creations of Celine Cruz under her own label Wanderlust has been on my radar since 2007. I love the details (from rosette appliques to shirred waistlines or asymmetrical necklines) she put in each of her pieces.

Tell us a little bit about you. How old are you and where do you live?

I’m 27 years old. I live in QC. I studied interior design in college. After graduating from college, I pursued ID at Parsons School of Design and decided to take fashion merchandising just for fun but I loved it so much that I decided to go back the following year and pursue a course in Fashion Design. I also took several classes in FIT.

What do you love about indie style? What is it that inspires you?

I draw inspiration from nature, anything whimsy, I love to look at children’s fairy books and vintage flora and fauna illustrations. Right now, Im obsessing over peacocks ( i love the colors of fuchsia, teal and violet ). and vintage baroque wallpapers.

Who do you imagine you are designing for?

When designing a dress, I always try to picture myself wearing it.I pay attention to details to make it more special. I design for women who are feminine, flirty and playful with a kittenish vibe.

Give us your favourite undiscovered designer/shop.

There is this small homey boutique on Mulberry St. Nolita in New York City called Poppy. They carry unique pieces from up and coming designers and vintage pieces as well. The interior of the store is fab but not over the top. They found all their furniture from the armoire to the lamp in thrift shops all over Manhattan and they mixed it with modern pieces. After shopping or window shopping, walk a few steps and there’s Ciao Bella for ice cream. Makes me miss New York.

Favourite Fashion designers?

My favorite fashion designers are Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte, Alberta Ferreti and Giambattista Valli.

If you want to shop her creations, visit her site: WANDERLUSTManila.multiply.com. She accepts made to order!

For details on what Celine was wearing in the photos, check out Style Manila: Celine Cruz of Wanderlust.

Photos courtesy of Celine Cruz.