#NeverlandManila2015ZeddTCT: 5 Awesome Things You Missed If You Didn't Make It

You know what they say, you wouldn't know what you missed until you find yourself in a "should-woulda-coulda, drowning-myself-in-sorrow, I-should-have-bought-tickets-and-showed-up" situation.

After a few Instagram video uploads, my phone almost crashed with a lot of messenger pop-ups and SMS' from my friends who didn't made it. Well, I didn't wanna say 'I told you so' but as I predicted, it turned out really well—effin' amazing, actually. I did not have enough energy (and phone battery) to reply to all of it so let me dedicate this post to all of you, my dear friends. But please know that I wrote this with love. LOL

So here's the five things you missed that went down at Neverland Manila presents Zedd True Colors Tour:

1) Talented with a big heart!

Last Saturday, August 8, Manila was given the fourth chance to catch the world-famed Zedd at the Mall of Asia Arena.

During the press conference, the Grammy award-winning phenom mentioned "I hope everybody here knows how much I love the Philippines. I’ve been coming back for a reason. I’ve always been seeing a lot of passion, a lot of support, a lot of love, and a lot of attention to details."

"I will always be coming back as long as people comes to the shows and this is one of the biggest show I've ever played. I’m always excited to be here. When people ask me in interviews where I love to play I will always mention the Philippines because it has a really special place in my heart for sure," he added.

Moments before the show started, Zedd announced online offering 500 additional tickets which could be obtained for free in exchange for contributions to his "Happiness In A Bag Project"—despite the show being sold out.

LISTEN UP, MANILA! I’m giving away 500 tix for tonight in exchange for an EDUCATIONAL PACK or RELIEF PACK. See below: pic.twitter.com/LSh9Y2dWgT

— Zedd (@Zedd) August 8, 2015

This has been an ongoing altruistic efforts since 2013 by a man who sets a compassionate precedent for all EDM performers.

2) Music scene's next big thing: Callum David and Haywyre

Keeping the crowd's excitement burning, Australian-born DJ Callum David—one of Manila's hottest DJs did well pumping up groovy beats and floor-filling music opening the show.

A video posted by Yamito Uytingco Calamba (@yurbanite) on Aug 8, 2015 at 2:18pm PDT

Followed by Haywyre—who is tagged as electronic music's newest Boy Wonder. He tweaks tunes on his piano, a creative improvisation, honed the beats ad mixed with progressive-unique compositions. Definitely a breath of fresh air.

A video posted by Yamito Uytingco Calamba (@yurbanite) on Aug 8, 2015 at 2:31pm PDT

"It's easiest to play music on the computer but when I write or do music on the piano or an instrument, it becomes more organic and very natural," Haywyre answered when asked about his music during the press briefing.

3) Everyone went crazy-sky-rocket with Zedd

The Grammy award-winner may have gone back in Manila for the fourth time but that didn't stop him from delivering pumping beats with his famous hits, old and new.

Even if Zedd's music has been repeatedly played countless times at clubs and in every events, it never goes out of style... every beat, drop after drop while the crowd cheered and sung their lungs out inside the arena.

4) You just can't help yourself but sing along!

Oh, did I mention everyone knows the lyrics of Zedd's hits by heart? Here, WATCH!
(Please excuse my shaky hands, I was having fun too you know. LOL)

Yup, it never gets old!

5) Best. Crowd. Ever.

The international DJ and producer has really captured so many hearts in the Philippines, both young and young at heart. And I think Manila, Philippines has captured Zedd's heart too!

As my friend and fellow EDM enthusiast, Jason Tomas would put it, "...after four years of coming back in Manila, Zedd still has it and is really getting ahead of the race and real fast." I couldn't agree more!

To be completely honest, I wasn't one of Zedd's biggest fan...
until #NeverlandManila2015ZeddTCT happened.

Yes, my main man Zedd. You've got one heart here melted, you becoming a piece of me I wish I didn't need, chasing relentlessly... still fight and I don't know why? LOL
Well, you know the lyrics.

But seriously, I hope you come see us again.
With lots of love, The Manila Urbanite and everyone in the Philippines!


Congratulations, Neverland Manila! You guys really know how to throw the best events.
Photos by Art Oca of Art Oca: Nightscapes and Nightlife Photography

Adidas Originals Launched Supershell “Sculpted” Collection x Pharrell Williams

After a successful artist-collaborated “Supershell” collection, Pharrell Williams and Adidas Originals are back to launch “Sculpted” iterations of the imaginative sneaks.

The Superstar’s Shelltoe release comes alive with four commissioned artists—NYC contemporary artist Todd James, British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, U.S. photographer and director Cass Bird, and Japanese contemporary artist Mr. ©Mr./Kaikai Kiki Co.—who lend their respective artworks into specially-molded 3D Shelltoe designs, a first for the Superstar silhouette, which are then topped off with two of Pharrell’s own personal designs.

Offered in monochromatic black and white colorways, the artsy kicks allow for countless opportunities to mix n’ match.

Pharrell Williams (graphic)

Artwork by Mr. ©Mr./Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

 Artwork by Mr. ©Mr./Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

 Todd James (molded)

 Pharrell Williams (graphic)

 Pharrell Williams (molded)

Todd James (graphic)

With a limited release and exclusive designs for different regions around the globe, the footwear is offered in black and white colourways, with a different graphic treatment for the left and right shoes.

The “Sculpted” collection will see a global release on August 7.

Ultra Music Festival’s worldwide expansion includes Philippines on Sept 26

Ravers go gaga just minutes after Ultra Music Festival facebook page announced,
"We're coming to the Philippines!"

Yes, I know. I'm excited too! :)

But hold your rave sticks ready and make sure you stay tuned when the tickets for the Road To Ultra Philippines go on sale 'cause word has it, it may sell faster than pancakes! (UPDATED: Tickets now on sale at www.roadtoultra.com/philippines.)

Case in point: Ultra Beach Bali.

The Philippines, along with Singapore, are the new addition to the fast gaining momentum of the expansion of the world's premier music festival, Ultra Music Festival.

The brand has finally noticed how strong and popular music festivals in the Philippines has become, setting its sights more of Asia with 'Road to Ultra' single-stage events for the two newly announced countries together with Macau, Korea, and Thailand as the Ulra Music Festival destinations in Asia.

So make sure you'd be all screens ready when the brand finally releases the ticket sale dates for the Road To Ultra Philippines.

Follow Road to Ultra: Philippines facebook page for further updates!

A Closer Look at Louis Vuitton Spring 2016 Menswear Collection

While travelling leaves most of us only memories, Louis Vuitton men’s artistic director Kim Jones took it more than just visiting different countries but a facet of treasure-full of inspirations for his next collection then coming back to Paris for Louis Vuitton.

Last year in Myanmar, Jones came across a tribe whose handmade costumes (loosely cut and bearing dynamic stripes) brought to mind modern streetwear and a whiff of the Eighties hip-hop scene. More recently in Japan, he discovered Kobe leather—named after the pampered cows that produce that prized melt-in-your mouth beef.

“It takes months and months to make,” Jones said during a preview, showing off chic flight jackets in the textured skin, dyed indigo blue. “It has to dry in the sun—and it’s been raining in Japan.”

Jones dappled exotic prints and embroideries, mainly plucked from Southeast Asia, across traditional Ivy League silhouettes, yielding a youth-infused collection—but one made from the most precious of materials.

He hit on souvenir jackets, also sending out sweatshirt versions and similar pajama sets decorated with birds of paradise, magnificent cranes and mischievous monkeys lodged in bamboo.

This season, the Louis Vuitton Men’s collection is a celebration of the similarities in a global style rather than its differences. Both transposing and transforming traditional and contemporary dress codes from Thailand’s Lahu tribe to America’s Ivy League, the Louis Vuitton collection playfully takes its place as part of that pantheon, and that global language of fashion.

Nile Rodgers made the music for the show, introducing it in a showbizzy "put your hands together" way. But that fitted with the flash and shine of the clothes as Kim Jones takes us to his universe, where rich details, tradition and craftsmanship are paired with technical innovation adapted to the modern travelling elite.

Take a closer look and watch from the front row glasshouse at Parc André-Citröen, Paris:

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Spotted at the Louis Vuitton Spring 2016 menswear show were Kanye West, Zayn Malik and Joe Jonas.

Chinese singer and actor Boran Jing

French cellist Gautier Capuçon

Japanese actor and singer Haruma Miura

actor and model Jérémie Laheurte

actor Will Peltz

Thai model and actor Mario Maurer

In the Philippines, Louis Vuitton is located at the Ground Floor Greenbelt 4, 1200 Makati City.



Photos: © Louis Vuitton / Matthieu Dortomb; © Bertrand Rindoff / Getty Images

WATCH: Louis Vuitton 2016 Cruise Show LIVE at Palm Springs

When chic hits Palm Springs, it must be Louis Vuitton.

#LVCruise show is on the road again to debut it's newest collection on a new location most famous for its sprawling resorts and hotels—Palm Springs.

The french luxury brand Louis Vuitton, with its creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, is hosting a runway show at the Bob and Dolores Hope Estate on Wednesday night, May 6th (May 7th 3:15am/Paris and 9:15am/Manila) for 550 guests who have flown in from all over the world.

But don't you worry a thing. Our invite has arrived: signed, sealed, delivered.

The Manila Urbanite is bringing you again exclusive front seat access to the 2016 Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection Show—LIVE!

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So make sure to check back and tune in 'coz we'll be streaming live from the desert city.
You may also join the excitement and action online by using the hashtag #LVLive LVCruise

REPLAYS will be available a few moment right after the LIVE streaming of the fashion show.


In the Philippines, Louis Vuitton is located at the Ground Floor Greenbelt 4, 1200 Makati City.

Clé de Cartier: Cartier's Newest Timepiece Collection Available This April 2015

A wise friend once said, "You can never go wrong with Cartier."
From the first Santos made in 1904, to Calibre de Cartier, the Tank—or more recently, the Ballon Bleu, Cartier has designed so many memorable shapes for its timepieces collection.

This 2015, witness as Cartier reveals a new addition on its fine-dress jewellery and elegance with great robustness and durability. WATCH!

The new Clé de Cartier collection—where clé in French means key—was just presented at the recent Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie of Geneva, makes no exception introducing distinctive elements: a curved profile that fits snugly to the wrist, a gently rounded bezel, tapered horns and a jewel-like key-like crown which gives the name and signature look to the new timepieces.

The watch is powered by the 1847 MC, the year the Maison was founder, referring to the automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve that was developed, fabricated and assembled in-house with efficiency in mind. Thanks to a specially conceived lever system, the dual direction winding mechanism is endowed with great robustness and durability.

A specially developed barrel contributes to the chronometric stability of the movement. With this new crown, adorned with a blue sapphire, the act of adjusting the time and date recalls the turning of a key to wind up a clock.

The Clé de Cartier collection includes models for men and for women. The 40 mm case of the model for men is available in pink gold or white gold matched to an alligator leather strap or a bracelet.

Clé de Cartier 40 MM

Manufacture automatic

Movement 1847 MC

18K white gold

Clé de Cartier 40 MM

Manufacture automatic

Movement 1847 MC

18K rose gold

The models for women are offered in two sizes: 31 or 35 mm, with a diamond set bezel or entirely set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The 35 mm version features the same manufacture movement of the men version.

Clé de Cartier 31 MM

Automatic movement

18K rose gold set with

Brilliant-cut diamonds

Clé de Cartier 35 MM

Manufacture automatic

Movement 1847 MC

18K white gold set with

Brilliant-cut diamonds

Clé de Cartier 35 MM

Manufacture automatic

Movement 1847 MC

18K white gold set with

Brilliant-cut diamonds

Retail price starts at 14,000 Euro for the pink gold versions and 15,000 Euro for the white gold.
Cartier has indicating availability this April 2015.

Look for the nearest Cartier boutiques here or visit your authorized Cartier dealers.
To know more, view the collection and new arrivals, go to Cartier Official website.