Being an enthusiast of goth, punk, grunge and other street fashion, this is not the first time I've heard of BUM. In fact, I like BUM. Especially that series where Kuya Orly (one of our IT guys in my company) wears. I love that shirt with a skull in it. I always notice it when he wears that shirt. But, this is actually my first time being in an actual event (not exactly, because we arrived late). The event got my attention because BUM Equipment is supposedly a fashion brand with gothic and emo as a theme. Although it's not quite in line with my opinion of what "gothic" is, being a goth myself, I do understand the concept of how it came to be branded as goth. As I was looking through the clothing designs via their newly launched website, I think their designs would fall more on the grunge and emo style more than goth. Though there are goths that uses bright colors, mostly industrial goths, the overall feeling just doesn't fit right. And the mere idea of  it just doesn't sit well with me. Probably the preppy feeling to it. But this is just me – the me who is very particular with these things. But then again, that's the main point of it. It's supposed to have that preppy looking, college feel to it.

This is what the fashion show is all about (this is the actual press release. I just copied and pasted it. =P):

BUM, one of the country's leading brands in apparel, once again takes to center stage its newest collection, sure to reflect the youth's unpredictable flair for fashion. Presenting Bum's Collar-Ups Collections. Inspired by the fun eccentricity of fashion and the many possibilities one ca create, Bum's Collar-Ups Collection celebrates color and innovation. Now out on racks for back to school season, it speaks of a whole new fashion statement: wearing collared shirts with a twist.

The colored collars come with a special design or logo at the back where it is usually left blank. A mix of fashionable designs give the collection a character all its own. Plaids, houndstooth, and a wide selection of prints scream a distinct mark that Bum's modern, Goth feel exudes.

Mixing function and fashion, Bum's creation have always been inspired by the youth who personify curiosity and non-conformity in style and in self-expression. Created for highly receptive and reactive individuals, Bum is supposed to be seen – and more importantly, heard by everyone else. Personal empowerment is sewn in every collection, hence, the "he wore/ she wore" character embedded in every piece of apparel.

This school season, Collar-Ups collection make a great conversation piece. So Bum around in style and be the campus fashion upper – Only with Bum's Collar-Ups collections

BUM is available at all leading department stores nationwide.

Anyway, fashion show images are below. I'm not quite the photographer, so the lighting and the shot might be too noobish for a pro photographer's opinion, so please let me slide. XD

Over all, I enjoyed this event.

And of course, special thanks to a lot of people – Azrael for the invite; the ultra nice PR, Judy, eventhough we were extremely late; Jepoy and Lalaine for the ride; Rocky for sending me to the Fort, despite me saying he doesn't need to get down, he still did anyway; and Dos for getting me from Red Kimono to Pier 1, he got totally wet, gomen nasai! m(-_-)m. That's it!

For those who didn't have a chance to know, Onefreekiss is local Gothic and Lolita clothing brand owned by Catherine de Jesus. It's the first ever Gothic and Lolita shop that actually produces it's own designs and/or products that opened years ago, when Gothic and Lolita and other Japanese street fashion weren't as popular in the country as it is today.

In those times, there are only a handful of stores where you could buy these type of clothes locally. I usually order mine online, not until Mommy Cris started selling her stuff (and there was a time, pre-orders too) at Rock n Doll, her online shop. Now, there has been too many shops that appear here and there where you could buy and/or have these things made. But remember to be very careful when buying online because there is always that possibility of getting scammed.

Despite this news, however, Cat decided to moved on to a new line catering to mostly cosplayers in her new shop called Layers HQ. Since I'm not really a cosplayer, I'll probably just end up browsing around the shop more than purchasing anything from it like I used to. Or if chances permit, I might end up having something made out of the shop, who knows.

To name a few:

Elegant Gothic Aristocrat Dress
(I don't know which brand it is yet, though)

Elegant Gothic Aristocrat Dress by Atelier Boz

Cravat and Fascinator by Cyril Lumboy (Love Lace Lolita)

Crawler Choke Tophat by Dark Sweet Soul

Mademoiselle Cocktail Hat by OneFreeKiss

Disclaimer:
Does not include random h.naoto, SexPot Revenge, Bodyline, Rock n Doll and OneFreeKiss products that I might encounter here and there. =P

Me wants. But it's too big. It's actually free size - roughly about Medium (Asian size). I could buy it and have it adjusted again but the chest part is err... *sobs*

Btw, she has Gothic Lolita pre-order stuffs too (but they are not currently available anymore, you'll have to wait later).

And there's someone who's selling her gothic skirt. But the waist line is 27 inches. I'm 5 inches off. XDXD

Why are the clothes so damn BIG?! T^T

I'm drooling over this beautiful Gothic Lolita crown piece called DOREIKUROZUREZAKURAU N [O-34] from SUPPURATE SYSTEM. Aside from the fact that it's a thorny crown that made me love it, what made me want it so much is that thing inside it. If you haven't notice, there's this huge detailedly-made black rose inside the crown. This piece is a 14x15 cm crown made out of genuine leather, plastic and nickel. But it cost 8,660円 (tax included). Yesh! It's painfully pricey for some poor girl like me. T^T

Anyway, let's get down to the things, I wanted for myself. My taste for dresses are those that are mostly in the borderline of EGL fashion. They are in some sense, cute and of course, with a touch of elegance.

Butterfly Ribbon Princesses Top

B6F-5502

BYZ334-2-602

6K14 Pendant

Aside from the second dress, everything else is free size, so even if I have the means to buy them, I can't wear them since they are big. You know that I have a small size. Yes, yes, that size that is neither for teens nor for kids. Damn life. T_T

PS: I'll post pictures when I get the time.