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Sassa Jimenez (born December 17, 1987) is a Filipina fashion designer.[1] She was selected as one of the presenters at the bi-annual Philippine Fashion Week.[2][3][4][5] In 2009, she focused her "club glam" style towards "partyphiles" by using snakeskin and metallic.[6] A report in Status Magazine suggested that she was moving away from her "signature pretty and sweet designs" and instead playing with leather, dark colors, and different silhouettes in 2012.[7]
Sassa Jimenez | |
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| Born | December 17, 1987 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles |
| Parent | Abby & Monet Jimenez |
| Relatives | Ramon T. Jimenez (grandfather) |
Early life
editHer father serves as a tourism secretary.[8] She studied creative writing at the Ateneo de Manila University. Later, she studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, California.[9][10] She finished the course in a year and a half and graduated cum laude.[9]
Career
editIn 2008, Jimenez began showcasing her designs at the Philippine Fashion Week.[10][11] Her collection was described as "refreshing and feminine, with classic, clean lines and surprising twists",[8] "a breath of fresh air",[9] "could have been purchased off the rack from local retail stores",[9] "polished, sleek, and sexy",[12] with a 1940s old-school look.[2][13]
References
edit- ^ References about Sassa Jimenez being a Philippine fashion designer:
- Tessa Prieto-Valdes (November 29, 2008). "Tessa! : Some things to be thankful for -- Sassa Jimenez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- Bianca Consunji (2008-11-14). "Formal wear has never looked this young". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- Lauren (2009-06-01). "Sassa Jimenez Solo Show at Philippine Fashion Week 2009". Shopping Finds. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- Monique Buensalido (2009-06-12). "Sassa Jimenez brings glamour back". The Philippine Star (philstar.com). Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ a b "Women of the '40s inspire Sassa Jimenez". The Philippine Star (philstar.com). 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ Staff writer (2009-05-25). "Phil. Fashion Week '09 Schedule". Sundry Fashion Fusion / wordpress.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Kristine Servando (2009-06-01). "Fashionably chic at Philippine Fashion Week". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ "Philippine Fashion Week designers play up Sea Residences lifestyle". The Philippine Star (newspaper) / philstar.com. 2009-05-29. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
- ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 23, 2009, Sassa Jimenez’s funky, glitzy collection, Accessed Aug. 21, 2013
- ^ Status Magazine, May 27, 2012, Die Another Day: Sassa Jimenez Holiday 2012, Accessed Aug. 23, 2013, "...Staying away from her signature pretty and sweet designs, Sassa plays with leather, dark colors and even, different silhouettes..."
- ^ a b Tessa Prieto-Valdes (November 29, 2008). "Tessa! : Some things to be thankful for -- Sassa Jimenez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ a b c d Bianca Consunji (2008-11-14). "Formal wear has never looked this young". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ a b Renee Puno (2009-05-18). "Mutual Admiration". StyleBible PH (Philippines). Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ Monique Buensalido (2009-06-12). "Sassa Jimenez brings glamour back". The Philippine Star (philstar.com). Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ Lauren (2009-06-01). "Sassa Jimenez Solo Show at Philippine Fashion Week 2009". Shopping Finds. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
- ^ Guia Santiago (2009-06-12). "Sassa Jimenez goes for high-voltage glam". The Philippine Star (philstar.com). Retrieved 2009-04-22.