MANILA, Philippines — The indomitable five-piece P-Pop group, Sound Break 19, more popularly known as SB19, has aptly broken through the barriers of music as the boys become the first Filipino artists to ever be nominated for a Billboard Music Award. Announced by the internationally-known social media icon Bretman Rock himself, the group was nominated to be included in the fan-voted Top Social Artist Category, competing alongside music giants such as BTS and Ariana Grande.
Celebrating this momentous victory, renowned fashion designer Chynna Mamawal has been graciously asked to design the group’s ensemble for the historic event. Producing original and custom-made creations, each design has been carefully crafted to cater to the personalities of each member of SB19, as well as solidifying the band’s image as an unbreakable unit.
For their ensemble to the BBMAs ‘21, the idea was formulated as a homage to their emblem colors, with their trademark blue representing the band’s loyalty and trust towards their community and country. The look and feel being a partnership between SB19 and Chynna Mamawal’s aesthetics, emphasizing each of the member’s individuality while embedding it with a sense of formality. Each member is connected through a matching black satin bow-tie, and adorned with a pin of the Philippine flag.
Pablo is envisioned to wear a midnight blue velvet suit jacket, with a wide black satin peak lapel, black wool trousers, and black leather loafers. This outfit was chosen for its classic silhouette. Reliable, firm, and romantic, his sleek silhouette provides a foundation for the entire ensemble.
Josh is reimagined to wear a midnight blue and metallic white brocade print blazer with a shawl collar lapel, white formal shirt, trousers complete with white piping details, and black gamuza leather loafers. This outfit is made to be as boisterous and outgoing as Josh is, with its unapologetically bold print.
Stell is envisioned to wear a full white plaid suit with midnight blue grid lines and a peak lapel, white formal shirt, styled with a ruffled navy pocket square with white trimmings, and black gamuza leather loafers. His outfit serves as the breaker of the ensemble. This strong silhouette speaks for his serious skills and versatile nature.
Ken is imagined to wear an elaborate three-piece suit, consisting of a navy blue brocade printed blazer with metallic silver embroidery, white formal shirt, matching navy blue velvet vest and pants, and black gamuza leather shoes with tassels. His outfit no doubt encompasses his fierce and daring sense of style.
Justin is reimagined to wear a midnight blue velvet double-breasted suit jacket with a wide peak lapel, accompanied by a white formal shirt with satin black buttons, white wool cropped-ankle trousers, and black leather tassel loafers. The jacket is accessorized with fabric incarnations of the sampaguita, the Philippine national flower. Being the “visual” and the youngest member of the group, his design was influenced by his bright and elegant nature.
Embodying that same ideal of representing the Philippines, utilizing a local designer’s designs once more is an act of love and pride towards their native country. Both SB19 and Chynna Mamawal are taking monumental steps in etching Filipino talent in history, and showing the world what true-blooded Filipinos are truly capable of.
More recently, Mamawal and the quintet have joined forces to meld music and fashion in coming up with a groundbreaking collaboration that drove fans of the group to troop online in support of the iconic marriage of these different art forms.
Image courtesy of Chynna Mamawal.
Fan voting for Top Social Artist opens Monday May 10 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET. Fans can vote up to 10X per day, per category, per platform on Twitter and on billboard.com/BBMAsVote. Voting closes on Friday, May 21 at 11:59:59 p.m. PT