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Boys, don’t cry. Man up and learn to dress up. People give a damn about your get-up—so should you. They say clothes make the man. Well, meet the men who make the clothes, from tapestry-embroidered jackets to pixelated parkas and collared crustacean prints. Whether you’re stylin’ to win, to survive, to prosper, or to rise; just stay fly.
HERBERT CUSTODIO Designer menswear Describe your design process. First, I’ve got to see the fabric’s print, weight, color, and texture before I get into designing. I’m more into modern design injected with a little bit of tradition and humor. How has men’s style changed recently? Locally, it’s been a bit slow. Most Filipino men are still very conservative dressers compared
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to women. I still see a lot of 80s brands on modern men. Come on! Let’s move on; it’s 2012. Menswear is often branded as “boring;” what do you think? It’s true. It can be boring sometimes. That’s why it’s up to the designer to do something new without veering away from traditional pieces and silhouettes.
How is your style different from other designers? Maybe it’s that I like using a lot of colors. I’ve noticed that most designers here use black, white, and grey. Well, I did, too! Or maybe it’s because of the way I accessorize. And maybe because of the music I use in my shows… Recently, I’m into Kings of Convenience and Hiatus & Shura.
Words by Giano D. Dionisio Photographed by Adrian Gonzalez, Styled by Zoe Laurente, Grooming by Tinette Herrera, Modeled by Daniel Herman
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