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 Arjay Espartero is featured in Boyet Fajardo’s holiday collection

By Demi Braque

Two years shy of his golden anniversary in the garments & apparel industry, pret-a-porter impresario Boyet Fajardo is still forging ahead in full steam.

His latest collection of Asian-inspired silhouettes fill up his forthcoming Holiday Collection.

The impressive collection, mostly in black & white coordinates, has captured the interest of the RTW market.

“Japanese designs have always been part of my collections. They are timeless , geometric, linear, and dramatic!” says the designer of his Japanese-inspired creations but with a distinctly Pinoy look.

“I feel excited about this collection. I was never excited about my photo shoots before, but now I am! This collection highlights my 48 years in the fashion industry – through all the struggles – as my journey speaks volumes of my acumen throughout all the generations I’ve served; from the baby boomers to the millennials, and now the younger crowd.

“These are limited edition pieces and all locally made. It’s a culmination for almost five decades of work. I want to be an inspiration, despite my shortcomings and physical infirmities (like my eyesight and upper left extremity).

“I always want movement – constant movement – and never remain at a standstill, even during the global pandemic. I’ll do the things I have been dreaming to do all my life,” he added.

Male section

While supermodel Melanie Marquez headlines the collection for the women’s wear, helping the campaign is singer-model Arjay Espartero. 

Born and raised in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the Palawan State University.

In 2017, he joined the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), aka the Talent Olympics, competing in the Country, Pop, and Latin genres. He won the gold medal for interpreting Blake Shelton’s ditty “Home” in the Country category. In 2019, he joined a group concert at the Aliw Theater. Thereafter, he dabbled in a slew of front acts for other artists, as well as do TV guesting and hosting on the side.

In 2022, he started his modelling career, doing runway work for a few designers. He counts this campaign for Boyet Fajardo as his biggest modelling undertaking, thus far.

He is currently doing publication work for the Lifestyle section of Profiles Asia magazine and moonlights as interiors consultant for the Point Wall Coverings showroom-gallery.  

Turning Gold

Boyet Fajardo’s holiday collection will be available soon at Robinsons, SM, Landmark, Sta. Lucia malls, KCC mall in Mindanao, G Malls in the Visayas, and in other select department stores all over the Philippines.

“Compete only with yourself, than with others, to bring out the optimum in you! Fashion is my passion, so the best is yet to come!”

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Credits:

Designer: Boyet Fajardo

Models: Arjay Espartero (with Melanie Marquez in some photos)

Photography: Edward de la Cuesta

Hair & Makeup: Jonnah Huliganga

Styling: Bobbit Patag