PASS (Pilipino-Americans in Social Studies) is an organization at UC Irvine that strives to increase the representation of Filipinos and other minorities within professional industries. PASS is presenting the first of a quarterly event called “PURSUING YOUR PASSION.” This March, the theme is THE FASHION INDUSTRY and will feature a professional panel and a UCI student/alumni panel. Featured speakers will share their stories about college and job experiences, obstacles they have faced along the way, influences and inspiration, and all in all, discovering and doing what they love.

PROFESSIONAL PANEL:
Dennis Calvero [founder & designer, CROOKS & CASTLES]
Lanie Alabanza-Barcena [founder & designer, HELLZ BELLZ]
Alfred Lape [founder & designer, LAVSH]
Rich Cofinco [founder & designer, CREATIVE RECREATION]

UCI STUDENT/ALUMNI PANEL:
Joanna David ‘07 [Stylist, REVOLVE CLOTHING]
Daniel Pabustan ‘11 [Business Affiliate, THE ILLIONAIRES]
Tiffany Vita ‘07 [Senior Allocations Manager, AMERICAN APPAREL]

MUSIC PROVIDED BY: DJ GEO-D

SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE & LOTS OF RAFFLE GIVEAWAYS!

WHEN: March 3, 2010 | 6pm to 8pm
WHERE: Crystal Cove Auditorium | UC Irvine Student Center
PARKING: Student Center Parking Structure
West Peltason and Pereira

ADMISSION: FREE | $5 suggested donation for Haiti

*This event is open to the public.

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DJPremium features selections from:
55DSL, a.v.max, Anlo, Antik Denim, Betsey Johnson, BLANK, CNC Costume National, Charlotte Ronson, Cheap Monday, Christian Audigier, Converse by John Varvatos, Creative Recreation, Crystal Rock, Custo Barcelona, Diesel, DimePiece, DITTOS, DJP Annex, Dolce Vita, Domino, Evisu, Fornarina, Frankie B., French Connection, GF Ferre, GSUS, Habitual, Harajuku Lovers, Hellz Bellz, Iodice, James Cured by Seun, Jean’s Paul Gaultier, Jill Stuart, Just Cavalli, L.A.M.B, LaROK, LNA, Love Moschino, MadeMe, MEK, Melissa For Vivienne Westwood, Members Only, Miss Sixty, nOir, NOOKA, Nudie Jeans, oh…Deer!, Paige Premium Denim, People’s Liberation, Pour La Victoire, Puma by Yasuhiro Mihara, Rachel Leigh, Radcliffe, Report Signature, sass & bide, Super, Taverniti So, Trash & Luxury, Trovata, True Religion, Umbro by Kim Jones, Unstoppable, Vintage1, Vivienne Tam, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania and William Rast.

Sexy never really left, it just went into hiding for 25 years. I recently had the pleasure of being introduced to the smooth sounds of Darondo. Once upon a time, back in the day, you could find Darondo cruising the streets in his Rolls Royce, clad in funky fresh threads and a mink coat to match. And then he was gone. Thankfully he has come back into the public eye in recent years to share with us his sexy dance moves and on point advice for loving the ladies…fella’s pay close attention and take notes. You can purchase his “Let My People Go!” LP here and his “Legs” E.P. here. And befriend him on myspace here.

This past Friday night I had the ultimate pleasure of seeing him perform live in SF at The Independent. As part of the opening act for Orgone, he did his thang with Nino Moschella, backed by The Park. Here’s a little video from the night. Please note Darondo rocks Creative Rec’s…steeeeeeze for daze.