broken social scene

We round up a few everyday millennials from around the city, made them wear today’s up-and-coming youth brands, and see how the gears in their heads turn

“I just don’t want to immerse in all this negativity. Everyone’s so stuck in the past, but I think I am, too.” JOHN SAN JUAN, 19, MUSIC PRODUCER WEARING TOMORROW @TOMORROWLABEL

“Change isn’t going to start from the government, but from the people. But you know how people are... they’ll look out for their own welfare first before others’.” NICHOLAS UY, 24, FOOTBALL PLAYER WEARING MEDISINA CLOTHING @MEDISINACLOTHING

“I think [the Philippines is] starting to let go of our notion of what hiphop is supposed to be, and appreciate what our local hip- hop artists are putting out.” BEA TE, 22, DANCER WEARING WSH @WSH _ 13

“Celebrating body positivity and self- love isn’t an open invitation to harmful or inappropriate comments. It’s not like people express or celebrate their sexuality for other people anyway.” NIKA DIZON, 19, ARTIST WEARING GIRL IN TRANSIT @GIRLINTRANSIT _

“It’s a matter of perspective whether the future will be good or bad, but I think it will be bright as long as we fight for nothing but the truth, and to seek love and beauty.” ASSI ABOGADO, 17, STUDENT WEARING WEDNESDAY @NOTWITHSTANDINGUS

“We’re too focused on images now. Even if you don’t enjoy a party, you want to be seen in photos having fun with friends you’re not even close with.” SAVANNAH RAMOS, 23, CREATIVE DIRECTOR WEARING PROGRESS @PROGRESSPH