BACOLOD STYLE IS ALIVE AND BURNING
Street fashion and style
in Bacolod has evolved all
throughout the years, and
is especially evident in
today’s youth. The “Bacolod
Style” is an eclectic mix
of international influences
and local styles. Younger
generations are starting to
be front-runners in molding
and shaping the city’s lax
lifestyle, bringing energy and
fire to rev up the passion of
each and every one of us.
I must admit, their enthusiasm
in almost anything is so
contagious they inspire me
to do more out of my life.
Although, despite the dynamic
changes in fashion trends and
the electrifying vigor of
today’s generation there is
one prevalent element that us
Bacolodnons have in common. We
all seem to channel that “La
Boheme” type of characteristic
- that effortless, slightly
lazy yet stylishly chic or
cool demeanor in the way we
clothe ourselves make up the
genetics of how Bacolodnons
express oneself through
fashion. It seems here in
Bacolod, no matter what season
of the year it is, it’s always
summer and upbeat. People
dress up like their always on
the go or at the beach even
if “bikini” season has long
passed.
Don’t get me wrong, I have
no qualms about it because I
too, dress up like its summer
all year round. I did some
little research to validate
my statement and somehow, I
have gotten quite a number
of responses to add weight
on my word. I did interviews
personally and over the
internet, on random people who
I think, in their own creative
way showcase amazing sense
of style. Majority of them
described their style as laidback, comfy, and effortless
yet in a way, functional and
fashion forward.