Kenneth Barlis first annual show arrives at San Diego’s Port Pavilion

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Friday, August 30th, finally the day has arrived for the much-anticipated Kenneth Barlis show.  The show took place at the Port Pavilion, which is located in beautiful San Diego harbor with the most incredible views of the bay. San Diego’s Fashion week 2012 winner Kenneth Barlis put on an incredible show with a sneak peek into his very own Spring Summer 2014 couture collections. As I arrived at the venue I ran into Kenneth Barlis smiling and beaming in an elegant cream-colored suit. This would be his first annual show in San Diego since winning the competition at Fashion week last year. There was a DJ and food to welcome guests before the show. The runway show took place in the back part of the Pavilion with perfect views to the San Diego harbor.

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wedding couture by Kenneth Barlis
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Kenneth Barlis Couture
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Makaela Maran wearing another gorgeous piece from Kenneth Barlis Collection

What better location than this to showcase your couture collection during a beautiful summer evening while watching the sunset. As the sun set over San Diego harbor the lights camera and action started.  The show was Kenneth’s first televised runway show that also benefits a children’s non-profit organization called BKP that donates children’s books to underprivileged children in the Philippines. This charity is close to Kenneth Barlis heart, as he always believed in giving back. There were a few guest designers including past fashion week 2012 contestant Jessica Faulkner, who presented her amazing collection as well as Love Is a Devil designers showing off their new jewelry collection. Jessica Faulkner rocked the runway with an "I dream of Jeannie” themed fashion. I absolutely loved her stylish high ponytail and baby dolls and sexy pastel candy colored skirts and jackets. I loved the "blinged" out mouth cover, which goes well with her sexy theme. The final fashion show was man of the night Kenneth Barlis who presented his spring summer 2014 couture collection.

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Jessica Faulkner Spring Summer Collection
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Makaela Maran wearing Kenneth Barlis
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Kenneth Barlis couture

Images by Timothy Vechik www.vechik.com

His collection is inspired from his early upbringing in the Philippines and his military upbringing, which inspire very structured pieces.  His opening show started off with a tragic love story of a dead bride coming  to life, which is the inspiration behind his beautiful wedding gowns.  Each detail and every gown seems to tell a different story. One of my favorite gowns of the night is a two-piece red gown with an amazing ruffled flowing skirt and tube piece top. It was simply one of the most stunning gowns to glide down the runway, like a scarlet mermaid.  His gowns bring out the grace and femininity of the woman.  Another one of my favorite gowns is gray chiffon two-piece gown with floral accents, which accentuates the figure of the woman while adding a touch of glamour and opulence.  The show was a total success and the fun continued on with an amazing after party at San Diego’s Andaz Ivy Roof top nightclub.

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