Sassa Jimenez Explained
Sassa Jimenez (born December 17, 1987) is a Filipina fashion designer. She was selected as one of the presenters at the bi-annual Philippine Fashion Week.[1] [2] [3] [4] In 2009, she focused her "club glam" style towards "partyphiles" by using snakeskin and metallic.[5] 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.[6]
Early life
Her father serves as a tourism secretary.[7] 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.[8] She finished the course in a year and a half and graduated cum laude.[8]
Career
In 2008, Jimenez began showcasing her designs at the Philippine Fashion Week.[9] [10] Her collection was described as "refreshing and feminine, with classic, clean lines and surprising twists",[7] "a breath of fresh air",[8] "could have been purchased off the rack from local retail stores",[8] "polished, sleek, and sexy",[11] with a 1940s old-school look.[1] [12]
Notes and References
- News: Women of the '40s inspire Sassa Jimenez . The Philippine Star (philstar.com). 2009-05-27. 2009-08-06.
- Web site: Staff writer. Phil. Fashion Week '09 Schedule. Sundry Fashion Fusion / wordpress.com. 2009-05-25. 2009-08-08.
- News: Kristine Servando. Fashionably chic at Philippine Fashion Week. ABS-CBN News. 2009-06-01. 2009-08-08.
- News: Philippine Fashion Week designers play up Sea Residences lifestyle. The Philippine Star (newspaper) / philstar.com. 2009-05-29. 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..."
- News: Tessa Prieto-Valdes. Tessa! : Some things to be thankful for -- Sassa Jimenez. Philippine Daily Inquirer . November 29, 2008. 2009-08-06.
- News: Bianca Consunji. Formal wear has never looked this young. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2008-11-14. 2009-08-06.
- Web site: Renee Puno. Mutual Admiration. StyleBible PH (Philippines). 2009-05-18. 2009-08-06.
- News: Monique Buensalido. Sassa Jimenez brings glamour back. The Philippine Star (philstar.com). 2009-06-12. 2009-08-06.
- Web site: Lauren. Sassa Jimenez Solo Show at Philippine Fashion Week 2009. Shopping Finds. 2009-06-01. 2009-08-06.
- News: Guia Santiago. Sassa Jimenez goes for high-voltage glam . The Philippine Star (philstar.com). 2009-06-12. 2009-04-22.
