O + Bench + Joseph Marco’s new adventure

MANILA, Philippines - The digital age has compelled everyone to move at hyper speed. Now more than ever, the fast-paced world of viral videos and social networking sites has coerced the new generation to adapt and not be left behind. Interlinking individuals through the power of mobile technology has tremendously become more of a need than a statement of luxury.

So is the case in the world of fashion, where trends come and go and modern consumers are always on the prowl for the next big thing. The key is, “keep up or be left behind.”

As the two ever-changing worlds of fashion and technology have grown more competitive than ever, they are undoubtedly united by key elements to thrive: innovation and democracy. 

Bound by the common thread of pushing for endless possibilities, Bench, in its silver year, ushers in a seamless marriage of talent and vision with O+, the US-born Android mobile technology brand.

Enjoying 25 years of dominance in the market of fashion faithful, Bench has tremendously undergone evolution along with its clout of Filipino fashion lovers. The retail giant has cemented a name that has bridged markets of varying social brackets without compromising its design stamp and persona.

On the other hand, O+’s android series has recently broken ground in local shores. Work and play come hand in hand in its lineup of smart phones and tablets. Aiming to make a dent in the tech-savvy market, O+ brings in revolutionary partners for the young and young-at-heart who are always on the go.

And one with O+’s vision of limitless possibilities, through the revolutionary Air Shuffle technology, today’s Android brings us to greater heights by allowing swifter navigation using the unique motion sensor that allows users to easily switch FM radio stations, browse stored photos and music with one swoosh of the wrist, even capture Instagram-worthy moments without the need to touch the capture button.

In this unique collaboration, O+’s young ideals mesh with the 25-year tradition of excellence and ingenuity established by Bench.

With the guiding principle of sharing without limits, on Dec. 2 at the new Glorietta 1 Activity Center at 5 p.m., Bench and O+ are set to cultivate a new-breed of Filipino fashionistas by highlighting unsung heroes in the world of fashion — the stylists.

A first in the country, invited are six celebrity stylists, Sidney Yap, Adrian Concepcion, Ton Lao, Myrrh Lao To, Edlene Cabral, and Kate Paras, to compete in an exemplary display of creativity, vision, and technique. Each stylist will head a team of make up artists and hair experts to produce five coherently-styled looks fusing elements derived from Bench/ and O+. Each collection will be judged on creativity, originality, and relevance to the theme. To judge the competition are esteemed names in fashion and entertainment: top designers Randy Ortiz and JC Buendia, Bulletin’s Liza Ilarde, Preview’s Vince Uy, Inquirer’s JJ San Juan, PMAP president Phoemela Barranda, and Bench endorser Joseph Marco.

Fashion and technology display an exemplary union with Bench and O+ pushing for going beyond the ordinary. Coinciding with the competition, the biggest supersale on fashion and technology will also be mounted by Bench and O+ at the new Glorietta Activity Center from 1 to 9 p.m..