Robin Padilla "makes history" at Lee fashion show
Photography: Noel Orsal
Last October 22, the Lee fashion show turned into a cheering fest for action star Robin Padilla, who walked the ramp for the clothing line's Make History show at the atrium of SM Mall of Asia.
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Robin Padilla joined 30 ramp models to recount the 120 years of Lee Jeans' colorful history.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Before the event started, BB Gandanghari's arrival created quite a stir.
Reporters readily approached her, and bouncers had to tell them to end the interview because the show was about to begin.
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Joey Mead hosted the brief program, which started at 7:30 p.m.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Lee awarded a symbolic check marked $40,000 USD to Michelle de Jesus for her shot titled "Love Hurts," which was submitted as a photo-reportage entry to the brand's Make History campaign.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Daniel Matsunaga opened the fashion show with a modern cowboy look, which was popular in the 1930s.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Robbie Mananquil in Lee's sporty edition.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Phil Younghusband walked the ramp in a James Dean hairdo.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
To tease the crowd, the Filipino-British athlete exposed his rock-hard abs.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Robin appeared shortly before the heritage collection ended.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Who wouldn't recognize Robin's signature swagger?Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
He looked very much at ease and confident onstage, but he admitted after the fashion show, "Sobrang kabado ako."Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
His familiar crooked smile sent the mall goers and guests screaming!Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
BB Gandanghari had advised the nervous Robin to pretend he was the sexiest guy alive, walking to his car in a parking lot.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
For effect, Robin slipped on his pair of shades...Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
...then waved a temporary good-bye to the frenzied crowd.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
The ladies' collection began with the Lee brand's interpretation of the Marilyn Monroe era.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
In 1911, Lee founder Henry David Lee saw the need for practical, durable work attire, so he launched overalls with several pockets.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Rocky Salumbides, the first Filipino to sign a contract with the Ford modeling agency in New York, strutted his stuff sans shirt.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Phil returned to the ramp in a punk-style outfit.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
The models captured the clothing brand's goal on its 120th year, the "expression to passion."Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Robin returned for his grand encore amidst other models.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
At first, his kept eyes on the steps, carefully watching his moves.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
"Nangangatog ang tuhod ko," he admitted afterwards.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
The girls and gays went wild as he began making eye contact with everyone.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
He casually walked the ramp in his denim trousers, the slower to make an impression...Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
...and then turned his back.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
After a few steps, he faced the audience again and revealed his super bod!Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
His modeling stint was no more than five minutes, but the screaming went on for a good 10 minutes.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
Robin's mom Eva Cariño was so proud for her son, he quipped, "Siyempre, nanay ko 'yon."Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments | -
After the show, the action star hugged his mom before facing the press and media people.Photography: Noel Orsal0 Comment Show / Hide Comments Submit Comments |
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