MANILA, Philippines - Channel [V] pioneered as Asia’s premiere party channel. When it first aired I also discovered my first SEA crush, Nadia. Today, in its full reformatted spirit, the looks are hotter than ever. Cat Arambulo, the fashion director (yes, they take fashion that seriously there!), gives us an inside look on how to do VJ style anywhere!
A quick cig with Cat on style:
YSTYLE: What makes an outfit pop on TV?
Personality.
What are the most flattering styles?
Bold colors, custom-made Viktor jeans and designer dresses.
How do you keep the looks varied yet very channel [V]?
By flaunting each VJ’s assets and enhancing their personal style — Channel [V] style.
What is Channel [V] style?
Less is more.
What are the challenges that you face?
Deciding which designer to use because they all have fab outfits!
What are the fresh trends we’ll be seeing on your Vjs?
Layered and structured clothes, designer outfits, fur, hats and dark colored nails for fall/winter ‘09.
Describe each VJ style.
Megan is posh and high-fashion. Maike is girl-next-door but very chic. Cliff is downtown hipster and skater. Alvey is the trendy bachelor..
Alvin Alfonso
Nickname: Alvey
Birthdate: July 15, 1984
Former occupation: dish washer — the best damn dishwasher money could buy.
Provenance: Regina, Saskatchewan Canada; parents are from Zambales
Hobbies: Reading, writing, and most of all lunching
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Maike Evers
Nickname: Maike
Birthdate: April 16
Other occupation: Model
Provenance: Adelaide, Australia
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, computer games and kickboxing for fitness
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Megan Young
Nickname: Megan
Birthdate: Feb. 27, 1990
Other occupations: Student/actress
Provenance: Virginia, USA and Subic
Hobbies: Partying, video games, eating and music
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Cliff Cole
Nickname: Cliff (KiddCdog)
Birthdate: Dec.12, 1985
Other occupations: DJ/radio host
Provenance: Melbourne, Australlia
Hobbies: Anything active, love to skateboard, traveling, cooking yummy food and rocking out to live bands.