Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.

"Iʼm Cheska Ramos, a filmmaker. I do what I do, because itʼs a combination of everything that I like doing. I enjoy taking photographs. I love music. I'm interested in art and all its forms. Film is where I get to use all of my skills."


Aside from work, what else made you busy? Any new or old hobbies pursued during pandemic?

"Cooking. I had time to make more complicated dishes. I was able to challenge myself in terms of what I can cook. 

I also got into plants. Bringing living things inside your house is something else."


Any gigs you're looking forward to seeing again?

"Film festivals. Local and international."


Can you remember your first Fred Perry Shirt?

"My first Fred Perry shirt was thrifted. This was back in 2007. I donʼt remember what it exactly looks like, but the logo is very distinct. Itʼs hard to miss. I actually recall wearing it almost every week after that purchase."


How do you style your Fred Perry Shirt?

"I'm a fan of Amy Winehouse. Itʼs not intentional, but I find myself styling myself the same way she would style herself. Iʼm a maximalist when it comes to accessories."

Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.

"Hi! Iʼm Christian San Jose. Iʼm the associate editor of Nolisoli.ph. Part of my job is writing, which I love—that and getting to know interesting people and coercing them to follow me back on Instagram."


What's the best place to hang out in Manila?

"I have to say my neighborhood: Manila, Manila. Like where we shot this in Malate at this small café called Blocleaf. Perfect area to explore restaurants and relive its past as a nightlife mecca, too. Not very far from cultural and historic spaces either, like the CCP, Intramuros, and the National Museum."


Can you remember your first Fred Perry Shirt?

"Itʼs a black Raf Simons collaborative polo shirt with archival images by Gavin Watson and George Plember of ʼ80s British punks."

Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.

“My name is Gang Badoy Capati. After ten years of starting Rock Ed Philippines, I realized I was fighting the war in a different place. Rock Ed is a youth movement that handles and promotes questions on democracy.

Iʼm a mental health clinician. I work in tandem with a psychiatrist to take care of patients who are going through a dark season. 

I used to worry a lot about politics and economics. But then I realized that no matter how brilliant the plan is, if your leaders are not mentally stable or they come with so much trauma, then it doesnʼt matter. I think that the nation will only progress if both the leaders and citizens are mentally and emotionally regulating. 

I know that I wonʼt see the results quickly in this generation, but Iʼm looking at raising a younger crowd who are more aware of mental health. They know how not to burn out. They know how to handle their extreme grief. They know how to feel overjoyed and despair at the same time that they can come back in the middle. If they can do all these, I think weʼll have a better world.”


Aside from work, what else made you busy? Any new or old hobbies pursued during the pandemic?

“I think itʼs very healthy to be a fan of something. Geek out about something. When you are doing so, you are thoroughly learning about it. Other than your learning, it develops humility, a rigor for research, a discipline for finding out about the truth, and generosity in admiring others. 

For example, youʼll know that Paul Weller was with The Jam before he was Style Council. If you know these fun facts, you might eventually want to know YOUR origin story. What were you like as a kid. What you wanted to be back then. What you are now.” 


Can you remember your first Fred Perry Shirt?

“My siblings and I wear the brand. Our family photos are proof. That was THE shirt around late 60s or early 70s. Thereʼs a lot of history there.”


How do you style your Fred Perry Shirt?

“Iʼm a repeat outfitter. Itʼs always been Fred Perry for me. Itʼs my uniform. I have so much from San Francisco. 

In terms of styling, I barely button up in Manila because of the weather. Although, when we travel, I do style it buttoned up.”

Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.

"I'm Sophiya Misha M. Salud, a multipotentialite who brews coffee (even when blindfolded), handles the best hip-hop rappers in the local scene, co-manages an independent record label called Lightning in a Bottle Studios (LIAB Studios), and creates engaging content for fun."


Aside from work, what else made you busy? Any new or old hobbies pursued during pandemic?

“The pandemic allowed me to rekindle the old hobbies and experiment with new ones such as practicing yoga, gliding on roller skates, biking around the metro, color grading videos, etc.”


How do you style your Fred Perry Shirt?

“My signature style is to always add a pop of color through accessories and wear it with confidence. Berets or any headgear are my go-tos.”

Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do.

"I'm Rex Puentespina Jr. I work as the Business Development Manager of a record distribution label in Hong Kong. On the side, I run transit records with a few friends - an independent electronic music label based in Manila."


Aside from work, what else made you busy? Any new or old hobbies pursued during pandemic?

“I made myself open to accept change and personal growth, both of which helped me find success and clarity in what Iʼve been doing despite the hardships of the pandemic. In September 2020, I moved back to Manila from Davao after a 2-and-a-half year stint. Shortly after spending time in Manila again, I moved to San Juan, La Union in May 2021 and have lived here since.”


What's the best place to hang out in Manila?

"I really like hanging out at OTO. They serve great cocktails, have an amazing soundsystem and record collection, and whenever I go, thereʼs a good chance Iʼll run into someone I know."


Can you remember your first Fred Perry Shirt?

"My first Fred Perry Shirt was a Christmas gift I received in high school from my mom. It was maroon with white and baby blue twin tips. I have fond memories wearing that shirt."

Tell us a little more about yourself and what you do. 

“Toby Amigo. Iʼm a commercial director, writer, and podcast producer.
Why do I do what I do? Boredom, I guess. Fortunately, Iʼm able to monetize my hobbies and things that Iʼm passionate about.”


How have you managed to work things out the past two years?

“I was truly lucky that when that pandemic hit us, I was still able to write and edit. I couldnʼt shoot for a bit, but then eventually, we found ways around it. 
The pandemic took out distractions for me. I faced everything head on.”


Aside from work, what else made you busy? Any new or old hobbies pursued during pandemic?

“I have a podcast with Nikko Ramos. We talk about basketball. Iʼm proud to say we got there before a lot of other people. We did that around March of 2020. Audio was a thing I didnʼt know too much about, but now it interests me.”


Can you remember your first Fred Perry Shirt?

“I first saw it as a tattoo on someoneʼs neck. The laurel wreath. I asked the person why he got it and he just casually said, ‘Well, because itʼs Fred Perry.ʼ
Whenever I see a Fred Perry shirt, I always go back to that certain memory of mine.”


How do you style your Fred Perry Shirt?

“I wear them a lot during virtual meetings. Since the shirt is so distinct, I choose it every time. The colors are always nice.”