Name: Joao Alfonso
Age: 18
Nationality: Filipino
Instagram @alphonse.xii
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What does fashion mean to you?
In my opinion, fashion is a reflection of people’s personalities and that applies to me as well. Whatever I wear from day to day would depend on the mood I have.
How would you describe your personal style?
I don’t have a style in particular, but I take anything I have in my closet and make an outfit out of what I own.
Your favorite place to shop in Macau…
My favorite places to shop in Macau would be Venetian and Galaxy.
What is your view on Macau’s fashion scene, do we have one?
Based on what I have noticed here in Macau, the fashion style is pretty unique. It’s somewhat influenced by western and eastern cultures, which is pretty diverse. But I’ve also noticed that most young people from Macau’s fashion style are mostly inspired by Japanese and Korean fashion.
How can Macau inspire the way you dress?
Macau inspires me in the way I dress through many different factors, and one of them would be the weather of Macau. The weather in Macau is unpredictable, it’s completely bipolar. So if the weather is sunny, I’d prefer to wear colorful blends of clothing, but if the weather is gloomy and the sun is not present, the color of the clothing I’d prefer to wear would be dark colors.
What would be an ideal weekend in Macau?
An ideal weekend for me would be hanging out with my family and friends. I also like spending the day at home to watch a movie marathon with my friends and family.
What’s your favorite place in Macau to take photos?
I don’t have any favorite place to take photos at the moment, but I’m fond of plain backgrounds and neon lights for a background.
Who takes photos for your outfits?
The people behind my pictures would be my siblings and my friends. They’d take photos of me whenever I feel like taking a photo with my outfit. One of the few of them would be my sister Carla Florendo and my brother John Alfonso.
What’s your fashion motto?
“If you’re happy about your clothes, be proud of wearing them”
What is your favorite fashion magazine? and why?
I don’t have any favorite fashion magazine, but I find it cool to check out Instagram pages that feature men’s fashion.