MANILA, Philippines - Sustaining its support for world-class Filipino designers, McJim Classic Leather supported renowned fashion designer Avel Bacudio at the Style Origin 2015, held on June 20 in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Touted as one of Asia’s most influential designers, Bacudio presented his newest collection titled “Cycles” in the annual event, a follow-up to his successful “Doors” and “Churches” collections.
“This collection once more reflects digital print aesthetic but this time with jewel tones as accents. My collection is about perfectly tailored mash-ups with sportif that are for the modern urbanite man,” Bacudio said.
“For years, McJim has been providing quality leather products that suit the modern man. This identity complements Avel Bacudio’s ‘Cycle’ collection so we were delighted to be part of show,” McJim said in an official statement.
“Much like my body of work, McJim stands for classic styles for the modern man. One can never go wrong with a McJim piece; he can rely on it to be stylish for years to come,” Bacudio said.
The celebrated fashion designer, who was born in CamSur, jump-started his career in Manila at age 17. Armed with sheer talent and determination, Bacudio joined different fashion tilts, consistently topping every competition he participated in. Two of Avel’s finest recognitions were 2012 Metro magazine’s “Breakthrough Designer of the Year” and “Asia’s Most Influential Designer 2014” during the Mercedes-Benz Style Fashion Week.
Bacudio has evolved from an avant-garde fashion artist to one with a clean, tailored, and classic aesthetic, albeit with unmistakable traces of his inimitable sense of humor.
These days, he has been paying it forward by mentoring aspiring young designers.
McJim is a steadfast supporter of numerous noteworthy causes that promote Filipino talents in the global arena. Among their projects is the Original Pinoy Music movement, Dreams Get Real, which helps aspiring artists thrive in the competitive music industry.