Last year, Solo launched their first ever Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia featuring Larry Alcara's Slice of Life, which was a big hit as people, young and old alike, took a trip down memory lane to relive their childhood days looking for the iconic face of Larry Alcala in a Sunday magazine. How cool it was to own a shirt wherein you could look and find Larry Alcala in it!
This year, they're doing it again! Due to popular demand, Solo will be launching their second installment of the well-loved Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia Series, featuring no less than the greatest work of the Father of Philippine Cartoons, Tony Velasquez's KENKOY. This new collection will be launched on September 1, 2011. I am truly glad to celebrate and re-introduce to today's youth our very talented local artists.
Long before artistas were in the limelight, there was already Francisco Harabas, a Philippine pop icon better known as Kenkoy. This unique character's fashion sense was heavily influenced by Western culture with his hair slicked back and him all decked in suspenders, charol shoes, and baggy pants. Kenkoy became a hit and gained huge following due to his wit, humor, antics, colonial way of thinking, and carabao-English. Considered as the most successful and most influencial comic strip in the Philippines, Kenkoy was soon adapted to movies and a musical act.
Solo's latest collection features Kenkoy comic strips on trendy silhouettes and fabrics with different treatments such as foil printing, emrboidery, embossed printing, flocking, high density printing, and washed effect.
How about a sneak peek of their new collection?
I liked their accessories the most. Stainless necklaces and cute watches, anyone? These are bound to make a statement on your outfit!
His&Hers Bar Necklaces (P495.00 big, P445.00 small)
Heart Necklaces (P495.00 each)
Watch (P695.00)
Watch (P695.00)
His&Hers graphic tees with Kenkoy comic strips printed on it. Definitely a conversation piece. Get one set for you and your beau!
His&Hers White Striped Graphic Tee (P695.00, men)
His&Hers White Striped Graphic Tee (P595.00, ladies)
Here's more!
For Her:
Ladies Woven Cropped Top (P1,195.00)
Ladies Cropped Graphic Tee (P545.00)
Ladies Mid Waist Shorts Fatigue Double Buttons (P995.00)
For Him:
Men's Long Sleeve Shirt with Embroidery (P1,695.00)
Men's Washed Threefourths Sleeve with Print (P1,595.00)
Men's Plaid Long Sleeve Shirt (P1,695.00)
Men's Printed Tappered Shorts (P1,295.00)
Together with Solo's launch for their Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia featuring Kenkoy is the Solo Online Model Search. They're looking for the newest faces of Solo to be revealed in 2012! All you have to do is take a creative shot of yourself wearing any apparel from the Kenkoy collection, so make sure you get your hands on your favorite piece ASAP. Check out the model search website for the complete mechanics.
Special prizes also await the early birds who join the model search. Invite your family and friends to register at the contest site and submit entries or just vote for their pick. Prizes await lucky voters, too! 3 voters per month (from September to November) stand a chance on winning Solo GCs. Now that's sweet!
I love Larry Alcala, I think it's such a great idea to be showcasing a Pinoy talent. I love the items too :) - Mar
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I didn't know Mehran won the Solo contest last year. :) I should congratulate him hehe.
ReplyDeleteI like their clothing! :) owwww!! I want to join in the model search!! XO
ReplyDelete@Mar: I loved looking for his face hidden in the picture. Glad you loved the items too. :)
ReplyDelete@Sugar: Congrats to him! :)
@Onika: Do join! I will vote for you! :)