The dance of cinema
Cinema has always been one of the great inspirations for fashion. Countless films have been editorially portrayed and given homage for their style distinctions by international glossies such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Numero, Elle, W and the like. From animation, period, musicals, fantasy, classic to contemporary, these genres have triggered the imagination of designers to form fantastical creations in the ever evolving world of style-setting wonders.
Oscar-nominated film Black Swan, starring actress Natalie Portman, was on almost every cover of top fashion magazines worldwide about two years ago. The psychodrama thriller is a visual depiction of life and discipline of a ballerina and all the madness that comes with such a life. Outstanding presentation of the art form is seen throughout the film, captivating audiences around the world with every tiptoe moment. The remarkable visual appeal has made every movement a scene to remember.
In the local scene, Payless ShoeSource reinterprets Black Swan with a conceptual narrative on high fashion by showcasing a collaborative line with the American Ballet Theater (ABT) called ABT Spotlights. Dramatic, dark and bewitching, the mood of opulence moves in authentic footwear made for dance. Fashioned from materials of excellent quality, life in the cinema comes alive with these classic and stylish shoes on and off the dance floor. What makes these shoe stoppers stand out aside from their its stellar gloss and elegance is their affordability. Black Swan is magically portrayed with trendsetting creations of young Filipino designers taking the look and style of Payless ShoeSource ABT Spotlights fashion-forward.
(In the Philippines, Payless ShoeSource is managed by Footwear Specialty Retailers, Inc., a division of Stores Specialists, Inc. Payless ShoeSource is located at the 3rd Level Powerplant Mall, 1st Level EDSA Shangri-La Plaza Mall, 3rd Level TriNoma Mall, Upper Ground Level Alabang Town Center and The Terraces at Ayala Center Cebu.)
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