Converse X Garage: Fino Herrera on what fuels his drive and creativity
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.
You may have seen him in an original series on a digital platform or his posts under the fitness tab on Instagram. Fino Herrera a Converse X kid who puts a lot of passion, heart, commitment, and authenticity to his craft. As an actor and a print ad model, Herrera shares that putting himself in someone else’s shoes has made him love his industry more, but the discipline imparted to him by basketball and his workout regimen is what keeps him focused. “Being a fitness enthusiast helps me realize how badly I want to achieve my goals, to be committed to my passion.” When it comes to style, he looks up to P.J. Tucker, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Devin Booker in putting together the athletic streetwear vibe in his OOTDs. That’s why wearing a pair of Converse ERX 260 jewel sneakers with a matching attitude is effortless for him.
Describe the Converse X community.
I love it. I love everybody’s styles, passions, and attitudes, and how true they stay to themselves.
What is your daily style?
It is basically anything comfy but with a bit of swag. Off-court, it is more of a shorts-shirt-high socks combination, worn with a pair of Converse, of course.
Who inspires you?
My family, God, friends, and the people who look up to me.
How would you like to collaborate with the Converse X community more?
By embracing Converse X and showcasing my talents and skills.
How do you stay creative?
By getting better everyday and always trying something new to challenge myself. Think outside of the box! We should all remain hungry and inspired.
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
