MEET THE NEWEST FRED PERRY AMBASSADORS
To officially open October, Fred Perry Philippines has introduced their newest batch of ambassadors. Get to know each creative, what they’ve been up to, and a bunch of their favorite songs.
ANNIE CONCEPCION
Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.
I’m an introverted tattoo artist and single mom who loves dogs and video games.
Have you gotten into any new hobbies or interests lately?
I recently started to learn how to play the guitar. It's hard and my fingers hurt like hell, but it's all worth it. I'm happy that I can now play some of my favorite songs.
Which music defines the teenage you?
There are a lot of songs that would define my teenage years, but if I have to pick just one, it probably is Elis Regina and Antonio Carlos Jobim's Aguas de Marco. Hearing my dad play his old records definitely reminds me of my teenage years.
BAD STUDENT
Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.
We’re a Risograph Art Press and Design Studio working at the crossroads of printmaking, publishing, and design.
Have you gotten into any new hobbies or interests lately?
Dyam: Playing around with roller skates in my free time.
Pau: Bonding with our new puppy, Taito.
Which music defines the teenage you?
Dyam: Love Song by Devendra Banhart.
Pau: Heaven Is a Place on Earth by Belinda Carlisle.
CAMILLE PILAR
Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.
I am a writer and surfer based in San Juan, La Union. I am also one of the founders of Clean Beach, a solar-powered beachfront cafe advocating sustainability in small and big ways.
Have you gotten into any new hobbies or interests lately?
Writing is an old love, but recently I’ve been writing more poems.
Which music defines the teenage you?
Skate park music, ska, emo, and local rap metal. A little post-punk/new wave, too. Good times!
JANA SILAO
Have you gotten into any new hobbies or interests lately?
Recently, I've been enjoying exploring different kinds of fitness workouts such as pilates, yoga and strength training. Being active really keeps me in a good mood.
Which music defines the teenage you?
The Warm Bodies soundtrack. Top picks from the list are Hungry Heart by Bruce Springsteen, Runaway by The National, Midnight City by M83 and Hinnom TX by Bon Iver.
Best song to bring people together?
Hey Jude by The Beatles.
JUDD FIGUERRES
Your style in 3 words.
Moody, often mismatched, and always comfortable.
Have you gotten into any new hobbies or interests lately?
Early this year, I was able to buy my first record player. I've been coveting different OPM records ever since and I can't stop listening to them. They always make me wonder how cool Manila was during those times.
Which music defines the teenage you?
2007. My iPod classic is playing Justice, The Klaxons, and Friendly Fires.
KOJI ARBOLEDA
Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.
I’m Koji Arboleda, a proud Pinoy with Chinese and Japanese roots, named after Koji Kabuto — the protagonist of Mazinger Z (my uncle’s favorite anime). I photograph portraits and objects.
Your style in 3 words.
Functional. Smart. Offbeat.
Best song to bring people together?
Disco & City Pop.
OLIVIA RENEÉ
Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.
I’m a multi-disciplined artist and a TVC model. My content revolves around my art and how I express my individuality through hair, makeup, and fashion.
Your style in 3 words.
Unapologetic. Funky. Vibrant.
Best song to bring people together?
New Order’s Bizarre Love Triangle.
RAMMY BITONG
Your style in 3 words.
Versatile, easygoing, unpretentious.
Have you gotten into any new hobbies or interests lately?
I reignited my love for sports. Before the pandemic, I rarely had time for it. I also started cycling. It's good exercise, but it gives me so much more than that. It's my way of unwinding and connecting with the outside world. I'm able to explore many new places that I couldn't with a car.
WIJI LACSAMANA
Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.
I am an illustrator, tattoo artist, and natural perfumer based in the Philippines. I created a book called Tiny Universe and co-created an oracle deck called The Quiet Mystic.
Have you gotten into any new hobbies or interests lately?
I've fallen back in love with pottery lately dedicating at least two hours to it daily.
Which music defines the teenage you?
I listened to a lot of pop punk and ska when I was a teenager, but I was also always trying to discover more music as I grew up in the province. There was nothing much to do. Cibo Matto's Album Viva La Woman always reminds me of that time.
YUMI FERNANDEZ
Your style in 3 words.
Aesthetic street style.
Have you gotten into any new hobbies or interests lately?
Lately, I'm interested in watching documentaries such as mystery and crimes.
Which music defines the teenage you?
Way back in my teenage years, I used to listen to Sybil and Eric Gadd. I really like 70’s-90’s songs. It reminds me of my mom, because most of her playlists have old yet classic songs.
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