Gift of Gab
They say that clothes make the man. And as the face of the I/M brand available exclusively at SM, matinee idol Gabby Concepcion’s lifestyle fits this classic casual line to a tee.
“I’m a very active guy,” he says. “Shooting schedules, time with my family and sports keep me very busy. That’s why I need clothes that are comfortable — just like I/M shirts. These are versatile shirts that can fit into any lifestyle.”
While many people know about his movies and off-screen pursuits, there is still a private side to Gabby Concepcion. What kind of music, for example, does he listen to, and how does he keep fit? Gabby shares aspects of his life and how wearing I/M shirts complement these.
His work. Gabby is back after many years of absence playing a congressman in the teleserye Iisa Pa Lang, as well as promoting his CD that recently went gold, which has been an opportune time for “going around the SM malls to meet and greet fans.” For his work essentials, Gabby wears formal clothes because he plays a congressman, but he wears his favorite I/M shirts when his character is in a more relaxed mode.
His favorite book. Gabby says Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People is his favorite book because it has helped him with his career in real estate. “The nature of real estate business is very tricky sometimes,” he says. “You have to master the art of relationship management.”
His way of keeping in touch. Gabby keeps tab with his agents with e-mail. “Right now I cannot personally handle my division because of my career here,” he shares with us. “But I constantly keep in touch with my agents via e-mail. And since I don’t do business personally, I consider the striped I/M shirts with collars my work uniform as these make me feel serious while playing the role of businessman. As they say, you are what you wear.”
His music. Gabby likes to chill out listening to music on his iPod. “When I listen to my iPod, I usually listen and practice with the songs I will perform in my concert and in my mall tours,” he says. “My favorite song is Ako Pa Ba which is dedicated to all my fans who have been with me through all these years.” Other music preferences? “Revivals with fresh new arrangements, much like my clothing style — classics with a twist.”
His off-camera pursuits. Gabby is just as comfortable behind the camera as he is before it. “I like taking photos of landscapes and capture the beauty of nature through my camera,” he reveals. He also spends his free time with his wife Ginbee and their daughter, as well as his family and friends.
His style. “I am very particular about details,” he says. “Details like artful stitching on the collar, applique metal buttons and exciting prints in I/M shirts help create a man’s individual style.”
I/M is available exclusively at the menswear department of all SM stores.
