Sassa Jimenez

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Sassa Jimenez
Philippine fashion designer Sassa Jimenez in New York City.JPG
Born (1987-12-17) December 17, 1987 (age 34)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityPhilippines
EducationFashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles
Parent(s)Abby & Monet Jimenez
RelativesRamon T. Jimenez (grandfather)

Sassa Jimenez (born December 17, 1987) is a Filipina fashion designer.[1] Her designs have been described as "frothy", "fun", "polished", "sleek", "sexy", sometimes "too busy", and inspired by "women of the '40s".[2] She was selected as one of the presenters at the bi-annual Philippine Fashion Week.[3][4][5][6][7] In 2009, she focused her "club glam" style towards "partyphiles" by using snakeskin and metallics to emphasize "glitz, glamour, and sparkle," according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer.[8] A report in Status Magazine suggested that in 2012 she is moving away from her "signature pretty and sweet designs" and playing with leather, dark colors, and different silhouettes.[9]

Early life[]

Jimenez was born in 1987. Her parents are Philippine advertising agents Abby and Monet Jimenez.[10][11] Her father serves as tourism secretary.[10] 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.[12][13] She finished the course in a year and a half and graduated cum laude.[12]

Career[]

In 2008 Jimenez began showcasing her designs at the Philippine Fashion Week.[13][14] One reporter described her collection as "refreshing and feminine, with classic, clean lines and surprising twists."[10] Another called her "a breath of fresh air."[12] Some designs were described as "too busy" and others looked like they "could have been purchased off the rack from local retail stores."[12] A reporter wrote that the overall look was "polished, sleek, and sexy."[15] Her styles were described as "polished" and "sleek" with a 1940s look.[4][16]

References[]

  1. ^ "References about Sassa Jimenez being a Philippine fashion designer".
  2. ^ "References about descriptions of Sassa Jimenez designs".
  3. ^ "References about two shows at Philippine Fashion Week".
  4. ^ a b "Women of the '40s inspire Sassa Jimenez". The Philippine Star (philstar.com). 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  5. ^ Staff writer (2009-05-25). "Phil. Fashion Week '09 Schedule". Sundry Fashion Fusion / wordpress.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  6. ^ Kristine Servando (2009-06-01). "Fashionably chic at Philippine Fashion Week". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  7. ^ "Philippine Fashion Week designers play up Sea Residences lifestyle". The Philippine Star (newspaper) / philstar.com. 2009-05-29. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  8. ^ Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 23, 2009, Sassa Jimenez’s funky, glitzy collection, Accessed Aug. 21, 2013
  9. ^ 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..."
  10. ^ a b c Tessa Prieto-Valdes (November 29, 2008). "Tessa! : Some things to be thankful for -- Sassa Jimenez". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  11. ^ Tessa Prieto-Valdes (2009-06-06). "How I got upstaged by Oprah–our showbiz dog -- Promising future". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  12. ^ a b c d Bianca Consunji (2008-11-14). "Formal wear has never looked this young". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  13. ^ a b Renee Puno (2009-05-18). "Mutual Admiration". StyleBible PH (Philippines). Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  14. ^ Monique Buensalido (2009-06-12). "Sassa Jimenez brings glamour back". The Philippine Star (philstar.com). Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  15. ^ Lauren (2009-06-01). "Sassa Jimenez Solo Show at Philippine Fashion Week 2009". Shopping Finds. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  16. ^ Guia Santiago (2009-06-12). "Sassa Jimenez goes for high-voltage glam". The Philippine Star (philstar.com). Retrieved 2009-04-22.
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