Earlier this year, Preview's Best Dressed 2023 honoree James Reid made a significant stride into the international fashion arena, joining the ranks of other Filipino celebrities who have graced fashion week events abroad.
In mid-January 2024, he made his inaugural appearance at Men's Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, attending menswear shows such as Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani, Tod's, and Fendi, among others.
During the advance screening of the Liza Soberano-starring Lisa Frankenstein, the multihyphenate discussed his experience during fashion's favorite week.
READ: James Reid Talks About His Fashion Week Experience
"It was just a lot of fun, to be honest. We went to shows, we ate some good Italian food, we did a lot of shopping. I can't wait to go back," the actor and musician said.
However, James clarified that he doesn't aspire to be a top fashionista like Heart Evangelista. "I wouldn't say I'm a fashionista like Heart is. I was just got invited to come and watch the shows, so I was surprised."
He continued: "Once people knew I'm going there, a lot of different invites came in. They wanted me to go to the show. So I'm very lucky. I'm very grateful. These fashion houses asked me to come and watch the shows, and a lot of them dressed me up. It's just a fun experience."
According to James, he hopes to attend more shows in the future, including New York Fashion Week. "It definitely influenced me in terms of fashion. Just to see the quality and the fearlessness in a lot of the lines," he said, discussing his insights during the week-long event. "It was just very inspiring. I might even start my own fashion line one day."
But again, the Careless founder emphasized that he's simply enjoying fashion without a specific goal. Additionally, he acknowledged his girlfriend, Issa Pressman, for being a significant influence on his personal style.
"But there's no real goal, really. I just enjoy fashion," he said. "Issa is one of the most fashionable people I know. She's influenced me a lot. We're just having a lot of fun together going to these shows."
We're hoping to see more of you soon, James!
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