What's your story?

MANILA, Philippines - Whether you’re the wallflower type who just quietly sits in the corner and watches the world pass by or the angst-ridden rebel who always feels the need to challenge the norm, you surely have an interesting story to tell.

Local clothing label Bum Equipment encourages the youth to step forward and be heard. “My Story” speaks of the reality that faces the youth today. It’s especially designed to those who express their sentiments, inner thoughts and repressed emotions through clothes and personal style.

This month, Bum launches an ingenious contest called “My Story” to highlight the creativity and individuality of the youth.

Open to boys and girls 13 years old and above who have a valid Facebook account, “My Story” encourages the youth to express their passion, angst or opinion about who they are, their realities through fashion and photography.

In 300 words or less, contestants must write a short story about how Bum and their love for dressing up have influenced their “realities.” They can submit as many entries as they want, provided that each of their stories is supported by a photograph of them wearing pieces from Bum’s “My Story” collection. Every entry must have a different set of clothes.

Cool prizes await the lucky winners. The one who can come up with the most creative story with great photos will take home a 16 GB Apple iPad 2. Two second prize winners will receive Samsung ES65 Compact Cameras. Apple iPod shuffle units will be given away to five semi-finalists.

So if you’re up for the challenge, whip out your cameras, don your statement Bum pieces and show the world what you’ve got.

(For more information, visit www.bumequipment.com.ph)

Photography by JAY TABLANTE • Hair and makeup by CLAIRE and RICKY DIOKNO • Styling by BENJ TORRIJOS • Models: EMPRESS SCHUCK and MARVIN KEIFFER