Bench goes for Taylor

MANILA, Philippines - Bench sure knows how to surprise the local market with its lineup of international celebrity endorsers. This time, they’re welcoming Hollywood actor Taylor Lautner to the local fashion scene. Team Jacob will be delighted, no doubt.

Taylor Lautner has appeared in films that have collectively grossed over $1 billion at the box office. He has been acting since he was nine years old with movies like Cheaper by the Dozen 2, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava Girl, and the John Singleton thriller, Abduction. But Lautner is best known for playing Jacob Black in the recordbreaking global phenomenon The Twilight Saga franchise based on the novels of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. He’s wildly in demand, and Bench is more than ecstatic to have Taylor Lautner come aboard and launch its latest collection this season.

Bench CEO and owner Ben Chan personally flew to LA with the team to welcome Taylor as its newest endorser. The campaign was shot in LA by photographer, videographer and director Anthony Mandler, who has worked with artists like Rihanna, David Beckham, Beyonce, Usher, Shakira, Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, and Justin Bieber. Taylor was styled by Samantha McMillen, who has been included in The Hollywood Reporter’s list of 25 Most Powerful Stylists List.

Wardrobe change

Saying goodbye to summer and transitioning into a new season calls for a wardrobe change. The next few months are full of change and this is the chance to combine pieces together into something sharp, comfortable, and flexible for work and play. Taylor Lautner does layering well with Bench pieces creating a smart casual look that’s wearable during weekdays and weekends. Fitted blazers can instantly dress up basic shirts. Cardigans are the perfect thing for layering during cold, rainy days and nights. For a preppy look, try on Bench’s pique shirts in an endless array of colors. Bench’s striped and gingham printed shirts can add instant style to denim jeans without too much effort. Taylor Lautner also wears the brand’s latest carrot chinos collection in shades of red, blue, and brown.

The local fashion label once again sets itself apart by adding leading actor Lautner to their roster of high-profile celebrity endorsers.