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The inquisition of Nathan Alarcon
The Philippine Book Launch of A Moment in the Sun by John Sayles
Photos from our Boracay Event
Classic shoe brand Tretorn is back with a vengeance. From beginning 2011 with a collection depicting the very best of Swedish Goodness, Tretorn ups the ante by launching its third store in the world in one of Manila’s most popular malls: Robinsons Galleria. Read more…
A Moment in the Sun by John Sayles
John Sayles is an Irish-American author, independent film director, and screenwriter. He has received numerous awards for his works in film and literature. He has authored a number of novels, including The Anarchist’s Convention and Other Stories, Dillinger in Hollywood: New and Selected Short Stories, Los Gusanos, among others. His first published work, a short story on how a trucker became the stuff of American road legend, entitled “I-80 Nebraska,” won an O. Henry Award in 1975. His book Union Dues, which centers on a 17-year-old runaway and his adventures—and misadventures—in the turbulent 60s, was nominated for both a National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award in 1977.
Sayles was also awarded the John Steinbeck Award, the John Cassavetes Award, the Ian McLellan Hunter Award, and most notably, Lifetime Achievement by the prestigious Writer’s Guild of America.
This June 25, 2011, the Philippine launch of Sayles’s latest literary endeavor A Moment in the Sun will be held in the Atrium G/L of Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street at 3:00 p.m.
Sayles was recently in the Philippines to shoot and promote his film Amigo, which starred local veteran actors Joel Torre, Bembol Roco, Rio Locsin, and Ronnie Lazaro. During his visit in February 2011 he also gave a talk on the Filipino-American war and premiered his film in various locations around the Philippines, Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street included. His seeming fascination for this historical period is also made evident in his new book A Moment in the Sun, published by McSweeney’s.
Much like his other works, A Moment in the Sun is a sprawling affair; touching on various landmark events in history such as the discovery of gold in the Yukon to racism in North Carolina to the explosion of a battleship in a Cuban harbor—which would lead to the war with Cuba and Spain to America’s eventual colonization of the Philippines. Richly detailed and ambitious—and ultimately successful—in scope, the book’s characters play out the specific points in history that they represent to the hilt.
Since it was launched in the Philippines in the ‘90s, Kickers has been more popularly known to stylish teens who wanted to be in the know on the latest shoe trends. Just like in its earlier years, Kickers continued to become a popular brand even among the Filipino youth making it an instant hit in local shores. While the brand has become a preppy favorite of sorts, it now wants to show consumers – even those who have been loyal to the brand for years, that Kickers is a full-on lifestyle shoe brand that can cater to your various lifestyle needs.
More than just the perfect school shoes, Kickers does carry a full lineup of shoe styles ranging from casual footwear to more polished styles. Just take a look at its Spring/Summer 2011 collection which is a big departure from the usual designs that Kickers has been best known for.
Kickers Spring/Summer 2011
Usher in a brand new season with a pair of Kickers shoes from its current Spring/Summer collection. Composed of high-quality leather shoes in a bevy of styles and colors, the guys will surely have something exciting to look forward to this season.
Inspired by street art, Sir Benni Miles embodies the values and aspirations of the next generation. Trends in music, sports and fashion come and go, but art is a constant driver of communication and innovation that transcends subcultural borders. Like the greatest artists, Sir Benni Miles gives a visual slap in the face by means of social commentary, parody and thought-provoking messages.
SBM collaborated with different artists for this series of shirts. For this exclusive collection they got SUPERBLAST, DAN23, GREMS a.k.a. SUPERMICRO, and JAEK EL DIABLO.
One of the country’s most famous rock n’ roll stars, Nathan Azarcon looks back at almost two decades of playing music and reveals what he’s doing next.
Text by Erwin Romulo; Photographs by Anna Hyde; Styling by Eric Poliquit; Grooming by Marie Tan; shot on location at About A Chair store
Nathan Azarcon’s bass guitar weighs approximately 11 pounds. Not that that gives us an accurate indication of how much his instrument weighs in on every band he’s ever joined, on the music they make, or on the impact its sound has on an audience whenever he takes the stage. During our interview though, it is the physical weight that’s heavy on his mind. He’s just pulled a muscle on the lower part of his back while doing some training in the gym with an old friend, guitarist Junji Lerma. When we meet Azarcon at his place in San Juan, he’s lying on his couch, playing the video game Modern Warfare. He’s supposed to be at a jam session the next day, but he’s decided to reschedule to allow for his muscle to heal. When he does
pick up the bass, to let us hear a few things he’s been working on, he does so sitting down. Smiling, he’s visibly uncomfortable. Whether playing onstage or recording in the studio, he is clearly at his best standing on his two feet—or, at least, with the active use of them. Read more…
The Ayala Malls continues to provide its customers with innovative entertainment through Style Origin. Last April, the Ayala malls flew in 2 of the most influential faces in fashion today, America’s Next Top Model judge and photographer Nigel Barker and runway coach Miss J Alexander.
They were invited to do a series of talks in some key Ayala malls and also to meet and greet their fans. UNO was fortunate enough to be invited at their presscon that happened at the Makati Shangri-la Hotel where the media had the chance to ask both Nigel and Miss J questions regarding beauty, fashion, tips about modeling & photography, in fact there were a few walk-offs that happened during the presscon between Miss J and some of our top models here in Manila.
It was a fun and very educational presscon. Here are some photos from it.
The American pop rock group MAROON 5 was back here in Manila last May 23, 2011 for their “Hands All Over” tour. Their stop here was brought to us by Futuretainment and MMI.
UNO Magazine was there during the press conference at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel which was hosted by MYX VJ Iya Villania and where vocalist Adam Levine and his cohorts charmed their way in the media’s hearts.
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“The Ghost in the Machine,” is Goldie Poblador’s first solo exhibition in which questions the universal and spiritual nature of her urban environment and furthers her exploration of pre-colonial pagan beliefs. Read more…
Denise with TDCC
An UNO exclusive with the next big thing in music, Two Door Cinema Club, on touring, living-in together, and the one who got away from the jellyfish
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The new Billabong PX1 as the world’s leading boardshorts
Billabong rider Luke Landrigan, one of the Philippines’ most popular pro surfers goes for the intense surf adventure. In his pursuit for epic waves with his surfboard, he seeks for high-performance action gear to match the rush of his board-riding stamina.
Billabong won’t disappoint, as Luke experienced the latest technology in high-performance boardshorts with the new Billabong PX1. This super-lightweight and extra-stretch boardshorts has minimal seams, boosting freedom and enhancing flexibility, not to mention, minimizing rashes and skin irritation.
“They say it’s like wearing nothing. It stretches with me when I move with the waves”, Billabong Asia’s Luke Landrigan muses. The world’s leading boardshorts offers limitless boundaries in optimal performance.
Built with the most advanced technology, the Billabong PX1 boardshorts features five key components. First, it’s equipped with ZG infinity stretch with zero gravity for 4-way stretch in all directions. Second, it’s three times lighter, weighing less than 140 grams, pegged as the lightest boardshorts in the world. Third, it has H2 Repel technology to eliminate water absorption and friction. Fourth, it says so long to rigid seam stitching with its infinite seams, for maximum flexibility and comfort. Fifth, integrated within the garment are strategically positioned EFX performance holograms that increase balance and strength, and add extra flexibility.
The Billabong PX1 boardshorts is now available at Aloha Boardsports store in SM Megamall, and will be available soon at the Billabong flagship store in Powerplant Mall, Rockwell.
