Manila, Philippines - Throughout time, masculinity has been defined in many ways: physical prowess, chivalry, charm. Gladiators were measured by their strength, knights for their courage, and 20th century celebrities for their cool style. So what remains of this bygone era for the alpha-man of today?
According to Adora, all of it.
He is a man who has it all and the skill to control it. The art of being a “right now” man is all in the balancing act that redefines the 21st century man.
Between rugged and smooth
Bred as a gentleman, this refined Adora man can still rough it up when needed. Socializing to him means no awkwardness in switching between art and travel-talk with a restaurant owner, and sneaking a smoke with the kitchen crew. Mixing clean, crisp tailored shirts with everyday denim – torn or not, he never looks too uptight nor too sloppy. He understands the value of looking good while having the ability to move without worry of ruining delicates. Sportswear and formalwear are an unlikely but perfect combination with D&G, Damat and Dr. Denim as his go-to brands.
The Adora man is open to new things and willing to explore beyond his comfort zone, without safely strapping on his seatbelt. His actions have more personality than his quiet voice, preferring to just do, rather than explain. He will skydive, bungee jump, and eat rare local delicacies but always keeps an extra pair of clothes and back-up vitamins nearby. He’ll put on a bold color-blocked shirt then pair it with a classic suit, or wear a stylized-collar shirt that barely peeks out of a conventional sweater. Neil Barrett, Kris Van Assche and Tween satisfy his desire to go beyond the traditional while Florentino keeps his look safe and grounded.
Between expressive and restrained
Opinionated and unashamed to speak his mind, this Adora man is still in touch with his emotions. A 15-minute conversation with him can range from the latest bill being passed to the top 10 reasons why he married his wife. He can wear patterns and colors to his heart’s content — from paisley, plaid, stripes and checks to blues, yellows and fluorescent shades without a care in the world. He also knows how to tone it down with neutral jackets, pants, and other accents. Expressive, yes. Flashy, never. Etro, Missoni, and Jaspal add life and color to his wardrobe, asserting his presence without screaming for attention
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Adora is located at Greenbelt 5.