Let me reintroduce you to my first love, fashion design. In case you’ve forgotten, this is actually my main profession so it’s my pleasure to share my craft with you once again. It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged about my designs. I’ve been so busy with them that I just can’t seem to find the time to sort through them and show you what I’ve been up to lately. This particular series were actually from last year. Clarissa or Issa Mijares-Ramos, came to me late 2012 for her July 2013 wedding. The moment she first described to me how she wanted her bridal gown and entourage gowns to look like, I knew we were meant to be. (Move over, Mr. Ramos!) I saw fireworks. LOL! She was the perfect Coexist by Camille Co bride. She knew what she wanted but she still gave me the artistic freedom a designer deserves. Her musts: lace, beadwork and feminine silhouettes. Check, check and check! One girly-girl package, coming right up!
Issa isn’t the traditional bride. She didn’t care that her wedding gown isn’t ivory or white. Take note, this is a super rare case. She’s like an endangered species in the Philippine bridal scene! Of course, I had to grab this opportunity. I made her bridal gown a bit more gold/champagne in color, combining different layers of soft tulle and illusion tulle while accentuating her gown with lace and gold embellishments. Issa didn’t want a long train so I kept it short. She did, however, request for removable sleeves so I gave her 3 options. She can wear her gown with the removable long sleeves (for the church wedding), removable baby sleeves (for the reception) or she can go strapless. All these were made possible without having to cut or ruin the bridal gown and then sewing the straps back on it. This is because I want my brides to be able to wear their bridal gowns again without having to come back to my shop to have their sheer fabric or sleeves repaired.
For the gowns of her mom, mother-in-law, bridesmaids and flower girl, Issa wanted them to be in theme with her bridal gown so I made use of lace and a bit of beadwork still. I came up with individual designs for them by considering their personal preferences. For instance, one wanted hers to be a bit sexier so I gave her a high slit and a low back. The other was a bit more conservative so I gave a her a boat neckline and an a-line skirt. The flower girl, however, had no say in her gown. LOL! But I reckon it turned out okay and I think she liked it. It’s actually my favorite flower girl’s dress up to this day!
To Issa and KC, I wish you both a blissful married life. Thank you for trusting me to be part of your special day. Your wedding was one of the easiest that I’ve done, not because your gowns weren’t complicated or anything, but because all of you were so much fun to work with–always light, loving and full of smiles. Issa, you’re a dream!
For design inquiries and appointments, please contact Clariss of Coexist at +639175302776 / +6325460765 / +6325110675 or Chiqui at coexist.online@yahoo.com.
Hi Camille. Can you send me your rates for entourgae gowns? By the way, i sent a DM sa IG.
Thank you,
Sheena
Hi Sheena! Apologies but I don’t usually check DMs on Insta. For design inquiries, kindly email us at coexist.online@yahoo.com :) Anna from my team will assist you with all your inquiries :)
I want to see more of your designs
Thanks Judithy!
HELLO MS. CAMILLE CO
I AM APRIL JOY UNIANA AT GUSTO KO PA NG DESIGN NYO. I WILL BE MARRY THOS SEPTEMEBR AT GISTO KO PA IKAW YUNG DESIGN NG LONG SLEEVES GOWN AND ALSO SA MGA BRIDESMAID HOW CAN I CONTACT YOU PO? AND WHERE IS YOUR ADDRESS IN MANILA? PLEASE LEAVE ME A MESSAGE HERE
Hi April! I think you were able to inquire na with my assistant? :) If not, please email her for design inquiries at coexist.online@yahoo.com :)
Hi Camille,
I just want to inquire how much is your rate for the entourage gowns? i would also like to ask where can i email you directly?
Thank you. =)
Hi Sherry! coexist.online@yahoo(dot)com
Aww. I was captivated with flower girl dress. lol. Seriously, I find it cute and unique and the whole thing, it was awesome.
Thanks Noemi! :)
nice sharing with sweet pictures.
Thanks Daniel!
I always want you to design my wedding gown. Panalo sa designs and ideas. I even said to my boyfriend that no matter what will happen, you’ll be my designer. I know medyo brat lang pero what can I do? I really love you and your designs :)
Awwww thank you! Your boyfriend should understand LOL!
your designs are always breathtaking! wow! love the detachable sleeves, ang galing mo talaga ate Cams. super cute ng flower girl, love her gown. :)
Thank you Maebs!
Hi Ms. Camille!. I love all the details of the wedding gown. You’re an inspiration. Your blog is really my favorite. :)
Thank you Karla!
I love that three way for the sleeves! LOL. I get goose bumps with the bead work! It should always be handled with extraordinary diligence. Oh god love it! And the one for the flower girl, I remember Preview’s “I Shrank the Couture” article. Cropped top for kids are too cute!
Thank you Khayrin! I agree, cropped top for kids are the best! :)
The gowns look stunning! The bride is actually my prof at ADMU and she was gushing about her anniversary just a few weeks ago. What a funny coincidence that my favorite prof wore a wedding gown designed by my favorite blogger, haha!
Yes! She’s a professor! You guys are lucky to have such a nice teacher to guide you :)
I really love the sleeves transition. what is the name of the color you used for the bridesmaids gowns? the flower girl looks so adorable. I hope you will post more of your creation because I really looked forward to them Idol! :)
Blush color :) Thank you Laurice! :)
Oh my gosh!!!! I love your work of hands :’)dream ko tlaga na ikaw yung mag design sa wedding gown ko, I REALLY HOPE SO. Haha nako parang 30-40 yrs later pa omg why am I talking bout this lol , too young to think of that but the wedding gooown :o HAHAHA I wanna be like youuuu when I grow up :’) You kept on inspiring me! :))) Keep up the good work!!! God bless you :’)
Wag naman 30 or 40 years later! :) Thank you Kaye!
Before , nung gusto ko pa mag karoon ng debut . I want you to design my dress but i know it will be hard since i dont live in philippines . But i want to try your design . SOMEDAY sana haha . The little cute baby gown so cute i love it
Thank you Grace! Hopefully, some day! :)
you are aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamaaaaazing ate camille!!! :) <3 <3 <3 <3 you designed everything so fabulously! i am still in awe right here! O.O i love everything.. please please please do my bridal gown also!! I'm able to talk with you once(a very quick one at megamall.i know you can't remember.haha)hopefullu not the last… err. i admire your sweetness back then.. :) God bless and more power to you and your team!! <3 keep inspiring!
Thank you Mariel! I’d love to!
Stunning dresses!
Thanks pobi!
Wow! the dresses are all pretty! One of my dreams is to wear your creation. I am going to save and work hard! I am just wondering, can I set up an appointment with you just for consultation? I am not sure if I can afford it for now. I am planning to wear your creation for my graduation 2 years from now. :)
PS. it should be species, not specie. :)
Oh gosh! Nawala yung s! Thank you for noticing! :) Yes pwede naman :)
Ooohh… wow Cams! Parang fresh off a Pronovias runway ang ganda ng dress!!! Ahhh gusto ko din ng ganyang silhouette for my wedding… kumpleto na lahat actually, except for the groom! hahahaha… I love how you made the dress so functional – with removable sleeves and all. When that day comes, I will really fly to Manila and become a Coexist bride. :)
Haha! :) Thanks Reena! Di bale, the groom will come :)
i became speechless after I saw the gowns! WOW! very unique and different especially the bridal gown of how it turns ti have 1+2 more designs :) Amazing! can you also design my bridal gown? hahaha but that would be too many years to go :))))
Yes! I’d love to!
WOw..ang ganda po. your are so talendted miss camille.. Hmmm hope I could also wear a wedding gown na kasing ganda nyan..
Thank you Moniza!
Work of art indeed!
Thanks Clariss!
All the hardwork are definitely worth it! the designs are really nice for every fashion design. xo
Thanks Christine!
OMG! I wonder if how your wedding looks like..waaaaah.. all the gowns are perfect, Now I wanted to get marry! agad -agad! ahaha and the best part..ang cute nung flower girl!.. Good Job! gawang Camille Co, panalo..:)
Haha agad agad? Thanks Ohms!
Gorgeous gowns! Wow what a talent you have, and the removable sleeves idea was brilliant.
Thank you Adrian!
Nice work there ate Cams! This is a special day for the bride and what makes it more special is that ikaw yung official designer nya. Oh how I wish na you will be the one to design my wedding soon(nagmamadali?).
Though i’m not gonna wear something like gown,but there are those for bridesmaids and flower girls. I really loved your work kasi I think we have a same taste when it comes to gowns(as what I’ve seen in your posts). I really love laces and sequins and glitters and tulle(as what I’ve said in my comment before-na I designed laces on my first baked cake). In case of this post’s wedding-I loved it when the bridesmaids had different designs but the same materials are used(gusto ko yang ganyan!) and the flower girl,Oh how cutiepatotie <3 XOXO
Wow! You definitely know what you want :) I’m looking forward to that day!!! I’d love to design your entourage’s dresses :)
my favorite is the flower girl gown. the crop top and those tutu skirt are just so cute. :) thumbs up Cam! now I cant imagine hows your wedding will look like *wink
Thank you Dholls! I don’t even know that myself! :)
Oh. My. Gosh!!! Those were just WOW! You’re definitely doing my wedding gown/s! Well, you may already be a renowned international designer by then, and I won’t be able to afford you… but, please, promise you’ll remember me and make my wish come true? Ahahaha! I’m serious, though. You’ll be designing my wedding gown. Period. Lol! :P
Anyway… I really, really love your designs. Saw your earlier works, and one can really tell if it’s yours. They’re just amazingly breath-taking. You know the feeling that when you see something that you really like/love, it makes you giddy? I must tell you, I’m so in a kilig-moment right now. Haha! :D
Keep up the great work, Cams (wow! close?! LOL!)! God Bless and More Power to you! Hope to see you again soon! XOXO :)
I’ll hold you to that promise! :) Thank you Ralen! :)
Thank you so much, Camille! To this day, I am most thankful to you for making me the most beautiful dress. Love, love, and more love! <3
Awww thank you Issa! :) You still remain one of my favorite brides :)
Gorgeous!! And how cool is it that the sleeves are removable. I think when I get married I couldn’t want my bridemaids in copy & paste gowns either – something similar but fitting to them.
Thank you Jo!
The gown is absolutely stunning, Ms. Camille! I wanna be a Camille Co bride! <3
Love,
Ericka Garcia
Awww thank you Ericka! :)
I can’t wait to get married!! I want mine in lace and pearls and beads. A dramatic low back and I’m not a fan of petticoat so I just want mine flowy and simple. Ahh I’m so excited for our collaboration for my wedding in the future!! Haha
May instructions na! LOL! :)
Very nice dressed! :)
Thanks Jimmy!
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Thanks Ollyvia!
The work that has been put into these dresses is just unbelievable. The details are so refined, yet everything’s so perfectly composed. It’s a fairy tale and even though I don’t plan to marry, I can’t say these dresses could eventually change my mind.
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Oh wow, what a nice compliment :) Thank you! :)
OMG! The wedding dress is insanely gorgeous!!! and the bridesmaids look so beautiful!!
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Thank you Hana! Lucky to have beautiful clients! :)
I adore the fairy tale (more of the Swan Lake) vibe on your designs. I wonder if you have themes on your creations or any story with them. :)
Thank you Charmaine! For weddings, it’s always about making the bride’s wishes come true :)
OMG, I’m crazy about this wedding dress
Yay! Thanks Anne-Marie
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Ugghh!! I’m so in love with the result of your designs. From the flower girl to the bridesmaid and the very best, for the bride. Looks like I’m going to book for the Coexist team when I get married. Hahaha,I wonder when? Go pa rin kaya kayo mga 10-15 years later if ever may magpropose man? Hahah can’t imagine that yet but I hope so. I so adore on how you were into details on each gown. Can’t stop lovin’ them all!! <3
Woohoo! :) Sana naman we’re still doing this :) Thank you Ren!
Gosh, what an amazing dress! Good job!
NelliesCloset
Thanks Nikoline! :)
Wow Cams. Seriously WOW! When I saw the baby sleeves and sleeveless version of the dress I was blown away that I had to scroll back up and check. Magic! You are so talented and I agree about the flower girl dress. It is every little lady’s dream! Adorable. :)
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Thank you Anne! :)
Your designs are amazing as always. I really wish someday, when I get married, you’ll be the one who’ll design my bridal gown. *crossing fingers here ;)
Thanks Genevie! Looking forward to it! :)
Your gown designs are breathtaking as always :) I wanted to be a Coexist bride someday. Anyway when you will announce the winners for your Korea Air Asia Trip? Thanks Ms. Camille :)
Thanks Nelayish! It has been announced :)
Ang galing! How did you do her sleeves?! I mean most of the sheer fabrics are delicate but you’re able to make 3 attachable sleeves in 1 gown?! Impressive! I’m a sucker of any laces, tulle, or any other girly things! You really did a good job here Cams! Another dream come true gown for a beautiful bride! ;)
Thank you Kay! :) It’s all about the right fabric and fit :)
Ahhhhhh ang ganda ganda ganda Ate Camille!!!!! <3 I want you to make my wedding dress as well!! Haha! I was actually supposed to go to you to have my dress for my debut made but we suddenly had a change of plans and did not push through with a traditional debut. Nonetheless, my debut was a memorable one hihi :) Hopefully on my wedding (chos ang layo pa hahahaha) we ge to work together!!! It would be a dream!! <3
I’m sure it was! :) Hopefully I can contribute to your wedding! :)