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    Marikit, her couture and the model search!!!

    Hello all

    You are the first to know, Marikit has been really enterprising for a 6 month-old baby and will shotly be launching the first of 2 businesses. www.marikitcouture.com

    Actually, I'm launching the first business in her name. Those who know me know that I like to dabble at a nuimber of things such as designing clothes. Pia and I have now put together our first collection. Check it out and let us know what you think. So far I've uploaded my shirts and suits, other items such as belts, cuff-links, socks will follow shortly. I'm happy to say that I 'm using many of the Philippines-based suppliers that service some of the biggest fashion brands in the world.

    Anyway, just thought I'd let you my extended family members know why we've been quiet of recent.

    All the best!!

    Opps! Forgot to address the model search bit in the title. We're currently seeking models for a 'tacky' lifestyle sht which my Fashion Business Adviser thinks is essential. I cannnot imagine walking up to a lady in the sreet and declaring how attractive she is and would she like to do a spot of modelling. I'm sure many women have heard that line before.

    Similarly, me telling bloke that he has great shoulders and bone structure...methinks not!
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    congrats
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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    Hello all

    You are the first to know, Marikit has been really enterprising for a 6 month-old baby and will shotly be launching the first of 2 businesses. www.marikitcouture.com

    Actually, I'm launching the first business in her name. Those who know me know that I like to dabble at a nuimber of things such as designing clothes. Pia and I have now put together our first collection. Check it out and let us know what you think. So far I've uploaded my shirts and suits, other items such as belts, cuff-links, socks will follow shortly. I'm happy to say that I 'm using many of the Philippines-based suppliers that service some of the biggest fashion brands in the world.

    Anyway, just thought I'd let you my extended family members know why we've been quiet of recent.

    All the best!!
    How about SUITS YOU SIR
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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    Hello all

    You are the first to know, Marikit has been really enterprising for a 6 month-old baby and will shotly be launching the first of 2 businesses. www.marikitcouture.com

    Actually, I'm launching the first business in her name. Those who know me know that I like to dabble at a nuimber of things such as designing clothes. Pia and I have now put together our first collection. Check it out and let us know what you think. So far I've uploaded my shirts and suits, other items such as belts, cuff-links, socks will follow shortly. I'm happy to say that I 'm using many of the Philippines-based suppliers that service some of the biggest fashion brands in the world.

    Anyway, just thought I'd let you my extended family members know why we've been quiet of recent.

    All the best!!
    congratulations to both of you, very enterprising couple indeed together with baby marikit
    I wish you success in your first business undertaking as well as for the next business venture you plan to undertake in the near future
    By the way, the designs are great, very hip and current.....who is the brains behind those designs? hubby or wifey? great designs
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mrs Daddy View Post
    congrats
    Salamat amiga!!

    Quote Originally Posted by gary2jessica View Post
    How about SUITS YOU SIR
    It's a good business owned by a very nice Egyptian; a tad different to what we're offering though.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sophie View Post
    congratulations to both of you, very enterprising couple indeed together with baby marikit
    I wish you success in your first business undertaking as well as for the next business venture you plan to undertake in the near future
    By the way, the designs are great, very hip and current.....who is the brains behind those designs? hubby or wifey? great designs
    Thanks so much amiga. We'll give it our best shot and see what happens. We're currently seeking specialist stockists, so need good fortune.

    I draw the designs but tweak in accordance with Pia's input. I don't want to sleep on the couch afterall
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    where the pink Day-Glo t-shirts and shell suits

    good luck toks


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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    Hello all

    You are the first to know, Marikit has been really enterprising for a 6 month-old baby and will shotly be launching the first of 2 businesses. www.marikitcouture.com

    Actually, I'm launching the first business in her name. Those who know me know that I like to dabble at a nuimber of things such as designing clothes. Pia and I have now put together our first collection. Check it out and let us know what you think. So far I've uploaded my shirts and suits, other items such as belts, cuff-links, socks will follow shortly. I'm happy to say that I 'm using many of the Philippines-based suppliers that service some of the biggest fashion brands in the world.

    Anyway, just thought I'd let you my extended family members know why we've been quiet of recent.

    All the best!!

    Opps! Forgot to address the model search bit in the title. We're currently seeking models for a 'tacky' lifestyle sht which my Fashion Business Adviser thinks is essential. I cannnot imagine walking up to a lady in the sreet and declaring how attractive she is and would she like to do a spot of modelling. I'm sure many women have heard that line before.

    Similarly, me telling bloke that he has great shoulders and bone structure...methinks not!
    Wow Awesome shirts

    Goodluck

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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post


    where the pink Day-Glo t-shirts and shell suits

    good luck toks
    LOL!!! Spam? I had it approved first Cheers buddy, gotta try something, right?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    LOL!!! Spam? I had it approved first Cheers buddy, gotta try something, right?

    i thought money was the root of all evil toks

    but good luck with it


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post

    i thought money was the root of all evil toks

    but good luck with it
    Hahaha! No, not money but rather what people do with it can be evil but it can also be very good indeed. Besides, we're running the business to ensure that other folk are adequately clothed...money will be an unfortunate byproduct....hopefully
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    Piamed!!!

    I miss your dabbles here.... congrats!


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    Goodluck and Congrats for your new business!


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    congrats amigo & your family!

    wishing you all the best in your business... success & prosperity be yours!
    with a heart full of love, you will express your highest potential while also fulfilling your soul's deepest purpose:
    TO LOVE AND BE LOVED!


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    Congratulations to both of you.


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    Are you going to model the shirts lad? I am sure it be better to see it on a person.They look so bare on the mannequin.
    It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of gum.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tish View Post


    Wow Awesome shirts

    Goodluck

    Tish
    Thanks amiga. I'm having a few more designs made shortly.

    Quote Originally Posted by Florge View Post
    Piamed!!!

    I miss your dabbles here.... congrats!
    Salamat!! Been so focussed on work and this in my spare time I've not had time to visit ere so much unfortunately.

    Quote Originally Posted by pennybarry View Post
    Goodluck and Congrats for your new business!
    Hi penny. Thank you for your best wishes.

    Quote Originally Posted by islander View Post
    congrats amigo & your family!

    wishing you all the best in your business... success & prosperity be yours!
    Hello amiga. How are you? Thanks so much.
    Quote Originally Posted by alicat View Post
    Congratulations to both of you.
    Maraming salamat po.

    Quote Originally Posted by gary2jessica View Post
    Are you going to model the shirts lad? I am sure it be better to see it on a person.They look so bare on the mannequin.
    Hi Gary. Certainly the right models would look much better than dummies, so to speak. I had a number of shots of me wearing some of the shirts taken but my build is a bit heavy and i don't have the generic appeal that a model should perhaps have - a bit too ethnic methinks.

    I'm currently looking for some male and female models to participate in a lifestyle shot involving some of my clothes.
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    Wow congratulations Kuya Toks and Pia, wishing you all the best with your new business venture..well done!


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    Congratulations to you & your family :-)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    Thanks amiga. I'm having a few more designs made shortly.

    Salamat!! Been so focussed on work and this in my spare time I've not had time to visit ere so much unfortunately.

    Hi penny. Thank you for your best wishes.

    Hello amiga. How are you? Thanks so much.
    Maraming salamat po.

    Hi Gary. Certainly the right models would look much better than dummies, so to speak. I had a number of shots of me wearing some of the shirts taken but my build is a bit heavy and i don't have the generic appeal that a model should perhaps have - a bit too ethnic methinks.

    I'm currently looking for some male and female models to participate in a lifestyle shot involving some of my clothes.
    I think you selling yourself short.Why don't you try yourself for a week, and see the response you get. I see your picture, and if I was going to buy a shirt there, I'm a big lad like you, it is better to see it on a normal guy than a skinny metrosexual Beckham clone. Plus your skin goes with the dark and monochrome colours. Go for it
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    Best of luck with your venture, Toks.

    I hope you can get through these difficult months of recession.

    Your shirts look nice, I feel decidedly under-dressed in my sweats at the mo., but I do like a nice shirt and suit at times.
    My smart dressing seems to have fallen by the wayside these days with our work commitments. When I take my wife out she often gets wolf whistles.

    Professional looking website too


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    Quote Originally Posted by kimmi View Post
    Wow congratulations Kuya Toks and Pia, wishing you all the best with your new business venture..well done!
    Thanks Kimmi. Got so much to do but we'll give it our best!

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay&Zobel View Post
    Congratulations to you & your family :-)
    Thanks guys!

    Quote Originally Posted by gary2jessica View Post
    I think you selling yourself short.Why don't you try yourself for a week, and see the response you get. I see your picture, and if I was going to buy a shirt there, I'm a big lad like you, it is better to see it on a normal guy than a skinny metrosexual Beckham clone. Plus your skin goes with the dark and monochrome colours. Go for it
    You smoothie!! I'm going to chat with a photographer next week! We'll see how it goes!

    Quote Originally Posted by aposhark View Post
    Best of luck with your venture, Toks.

    I hope you can get through these difficult months of recession.

    Your shirts look nice, I feel decidedly under-dressed in my sweats at the mo., but I do like a nice shirt and suit at times.
    My smart dressing seems to have fallen by the wayside these days with our work commitments. When I take my wife out she often gets wolf whistles.

    Professional looking website too
    Thanks matey! I'm certainly a casual type when off-duty. You make a great looking couple for sure. I'm trying to do it all on a limited budget as i'm trying to be clever rather than throwing money at the business. Hope it works!

    I not quite ready for launch but am getting there!!!
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    Looking good kuya nice designs and quality materials, Marikit is very clever to have done all that work, maybe thats why she wasn't sleeping too busy thinking about fashion

    Good luck and we hope it takes off
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    Quote Originally Posted by thejarvs View Post
    Looking good kuya nice designs and quality materials, Marikit is very clever to have done all that work, maybe thats why she wasn't sleeping too busy thinking about fashion

    Good luck and we hope it takes off
    LOL!! Your post made both Pia and I laugh. Btw, we have 2 Leeds Christmas party invites for you.
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    nice to see your venture taking off!

    and your wife is keeping you busy now thats shes the boss

    btw do you anything for the shorter man with short arms too?
    i have learnt to do what my wife says!


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    Quote Originally Posted by bornatbirth View Post
    nice to see your venture taking off!

    and your wife is keeping you busy now thats shes the boss

    btw do you anything for the shorter man with short arms too?
    And shorter pockets?

    Question, have you ever thought of doing some of the African designs on madiba shirts? I love the colours!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bornatbirth View Post
    nice to see your venture taking off!

    and your wife is keeping you busy now thats shes the boss

    btw do you anything for the shorter man with short arms too?
    Cheers dude. With Marikit, I have 3 people telling me what to do..including mum! Hmmn, short man and arms. Shorts?

    Quote Originally Posted by gary2jessica View Post
    And shorter pockets?

    Question, have you ever thought of doing some of the African designs on madiba shirts? I love the colours!
    LOL!!! Someone else mentioned that. I might look into that at some point. I'm working on my next batch of shirt designs now. Those will probably be priced around £130. They will be made by one of the finest tailors in Italy and are likely to be made from the best cotton available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    Those will probably be priced around £130. They will be made by one of the finest tailors in Italy and are likely to be made from the best cotton available.
    just in time for the bankers bonuses

    £130 i can feed the family and dog for a week on that


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    just in time for the bankers bonuses

    £130 i can feed the family and dog for a week on that
    Only a week! That would be a months groceries for us.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    Hello all

    You are the first to know, Marikit has been really enterprising for a 6 month-old baby and will shotly be launching the first of 2 businesses. www.marikitcouture.com
    Actually, I'm launching the first business in her name.
    WOW! Congratulations, Toks & Pia on the forthcoming launch of your exciting new business venture. 'Marikit' ... what a novel :idea! We, your friends and co-forumers, are truly honoured to be the first to be told, and wish you every success with it.

    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post

    Opps! Forgot to address the model search bit in the title. We're currently seeking models for a 'tacky' lifestyle sht which my Fashion Business Adviser thinks is essential. I cannnot imagine walking up to a lady in the sreet and declaring how attractive she is and would she like to do a spot of modelling. I'm sure many women have heard that line before.

    *Similarly, me telling bloke that he has great shoulders and bone structure...methinks not!
    *Well now ... it so happens that I've long had a hankering to be a [ahem] 'male model' ... (Maybe it's a throwback to my mother having been a mannequin in her youth!) Joking apart though, would you SERIOUSLY consider a tall, slim - but well-built - 65-year-old natty dresser with a keen interest in quality clothing for gentlemen?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Little View Post
    WOW! Congratulations, Toks & Pia on the forthcoming launch of your exciting new business venture. 'Marikit' ... what a novel :idea! We, your friends and co-forumers, are truly honoured to be the first to be told, and wish you every success with it.



    *Well now ... it so happens that I've long had a hankering to be a [ahem] 'male model' ... (Maybe it's a throwback to my mother having been a mannequin in her youth!) Joking apart though, would you SERIOUSLY consider a tall, slim - but well-built - 65-year-old natty dresser with a keen interest in quality clothing for gentlemen?
    Slim and well built? Like a Flagpole?
    It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of gum.


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