The spring ‘06 collections were recently out and it was quite apparent that the resurgence of rock has had a sneaking influence on plush labels like Comme des Garcons, Dsquared and Dior Homme. Rei Kawakubo’s collection, for instance, featured the iconic lips ‘n’ tongue logo created by Andy Warhol, which was patterned after Mick Jagger’s own devilishly luscious lips. Stylishly integrated in trousers, jackets and sneakers, the pattern is an homage to the hardcore impact of music on the luxe French brand. On the other hand, his ardent admiration of English mods and pop-cultural idée fixe, Pete Doherty, launched a stellar collection for Dior. John Galliano’s inclination for all things decadently glamorous and all things mod beautifully came together in rail-thin silhouettes, monochrome color schemes and precisely-tailored trousers and jeans. This is an unusual turnaround for fashion, considering how fused most designers’ minds were for fall with beatnik vibes and grim chic all over the catwalks.
The denim reprise for spring, in part influenced by the tuneful vehemence of a brighter season, could not have come at a more perfect time. Jeans, the one item that unmistakably screams rock and roll, once again breathes new life into its brethren. And its new incarnation is anything but rigid. Almost synonymous to freestyle fashion, jeans define ease and effortless style. Bench redefines the rock and roll lifestyle with the the Pinoy touch, of course.
For its 18th year, Bench, which has grown into an epynomous lifestyle brand, has captured the hearts of everyone in the country.
It has always defined Pinoy sex appeal in the most unique way. Today, it's a symbol for sensuality in its Overhauled jeans that come in a multitude of cuts, shapes and washes.