Converse X Garage: Eissel Buencamino keeps it loose in fashion and in life

With just about anyone trying to become an influencer nowadays, relatability and authenticity have become even bigger factors that the youth look for among the people they follow online. That’s what the Converse X community is all about: A community united by their passion for style, art, and music, unafraid to express their genuine personalities and creativity who is independent enough not to follow. Converse created Converse X as a platform for expression of young talents in the industry and as Converse X community arises, we shine light to another revolutionised Converse sneakers, Chucks 70s and ERX which are highlighted on this project. With the X community’s exposure through events, shoots, and collaborations, we created a lifestyle shoot where X member Eissel Buencamino co-directed the shoot with her artistic skills and Catherine Victoriano co-styling the wardrobe putting her contemporary way of dressing up to use, here’s an off-court inspired shoot with Converse X kids and Garage editors as a nod to the original basketball shoe brand.

Meet our next Converse X personality: For Eissel Buencamino, modelling allows her to express herself, both in front of and behind the lens. She aspires to become successful in the industry someday, either as a runway or a photographer or both, telling and sharing stories visually. Here, she sports a pair of classic Converse Chucks 70s, a throwback to the All Star era of the groovy ’70s.

(From left to right) On Catherine: Chucks 70s, joggers, and hoodie (tied around the waist), all from CONVERSE. Top, FOREVER21. On Eissel: Chucks 70s, CONVERSE. Jacket and pants, both from BENCH. Top, FOREVER21.

How would you describe the Converse X community?
Fun! We learn from one another how to collaborate and how to build community

What is your wardrobe essential and how do you like to style it?
I love styling wide-legged pants with loose t-shirts. My style can be described as street, and it goes well with my Converse shoes.

High-cut Chucks 70s, fanny pack, and hat, all from CONVERSE. Orange jacket, BENCH. Overalls, FOREVER21.

How do you keep moving forward?
“Forget and regret.” Leave mistakes and regrets in the past.

And how do you spark creativity in your daily life?
I boost my creative thinking by reading and strategizing, then making small adjustments to my environment.

Photography: Erwin Canlas
Sittings editor: Rey Ilagan
Art direction: Eissel Buencamino
Stylists: Catherine Victoriano assisted by Jerico Villamonte
Producer: Yzza Hablado
Make-up artist: Chuchie Ledesma
Hairstylist: Mary Josephine Sanchez
Videographers: Ayens Rivera and Marella Gaspar
Shot on location at Paco Arena Events and Sports Center