Akira is now hiring for open positions that includes cashier, stylist, and management at their Akira Store on Clark & Diversey. Please send your resumes and cover letters to HR@shopakira.com to schedule an interview. About Akira Over the past 9 years, AKIRA has taken Chicago fashion to a new level. Beginning with a single store in the [...]
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A Filipina is Ford’s Supermodel of the World 2011
January 23rd, 2011 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently read on The Filipino-American that Danica Magpantay won the Ford Supermodel of the World 2011. Danica, 17 a University of the Philippines Fine Arts student is the the daughter of Supermodel Milagros “Lala” Flores now make up artist. Winning this competition, Danica took home a $250,000 contract with Ford Models. The 5’9” beauty [...]
Angry Manny Tee at AiReal Apparel
December 17th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
December 17 is Manny Pacquiao’s birthday, so our friends at AiReal Apparel released their ‘Angry Manny’ design in honor of the People’s Champ! Get your AiReal ‘Angry Manny’ tee now at airealapparel.com. Also, Shop AiReal Apparel until Midnight tonight for FREE shipping!
Suku, New Sun Artistry Custom Designs
April 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
I recently placed an order for a custom design at Christine Balza’s Suku, New Sun Artistry. Balza’s company aims to strengthen and respect Philippine cultural traditions. For those interested, my custom orders were Baybayin name translations for my twin nieces and nephew. The order consists of baby tees and wall art. The Baybayin characters are [...]
I Am Fil-Am t-shirts from Suku-Art
March 29th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Christine Balza over at Suku-Art just recently informed me that her “I Am Fil-Am” t-shirts are now on sale. This design is “HOT out of design,” says Christine Balza. The “I Am Fil-Am” t-shirts is now available and you can click here to order. Check it out and support the talented Filipina-American Baybayin artist!
1st Annual BKO Hair & Fashion Show
March 14th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Our friends over at AiReal Apparel are joining with the Beautiful Kids Organization (BKO) in the 1st Annual BKO Hair & Fashion Show on Saturday March 20th from 6 pm – 9 pm at Phoebus High School in Hampton Virginia. AiReal Apparel will be one of the clothing lines featured in the show. The after [...]
Vote Joshua de la Cruz for Benetton
March 11th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Our good friend and supporter of Fil-Am Ako, Joshua de la Cruz aka Jokway is competing in IT’S MY TIME, which is a worldwide search for fresh faces and new styles for Benetton’s 2010 campaign. For those who don’t know Joshua, he goes by Jokway on YouTube and you can check out his video Jokway on Benetton? for more info on [...]
JEEPNEY’S Thrilla from Manila Pride Edition
February 18th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Jeepney is a graphic tee, streetwear clothing line based in Seattle, Washington which gained inspiration from Hip hop to popculture and especially from Filipino culture. Jeepney recently brought back their limited edition tee, Thrilla from Manila which will only be available for a short time. The tee is back on their online store just in time for [...]
6 Senses: An AKIRA Fashion Presentation
February 4th, 2010 by Fil-Am Ako
Just got word from Jon Cotay, co-owner of Akira Chicago that they are having a fashion show presentation Friday February 5th in 6 Senses: An AKIRA Fashion Presentaiton. AKIRA invites you to join them in a sensory experience and the best fashion from AKIRA’s top footwear labels, featuring live presentations by FORD Models. The sensory [...]
MidCoast F.Show 2009 Photo Recap
December 23rd, 2009 by Fil-Am Ako
If you missed MidCoast F.Show 2009 on December 10th, Justin Pagsisihan from MixMedia just informed me of a photo recap on MixMedia’s blog. The recap photos were taken by Chris Kim and it definitely showed that even Chicago’s brutal winter weather could not affect the success of the the MidCoast F.Show. For more updates and [...]