25 Years In The Making: Bench Universe - The 2012 Denim & Underwear Show.

Celebrating the brand's 25 years at the top! The 2012 Denim & Underwear Show - the hottest and grandest Bench fashion show ran for 2 nights, September 13 & 14 at the MOA Arena. I was lucky enough to witness it on the first day. As expected of any Bench shows, this one nailed it!

"Rock of Ages" star Mig Ayesa wearing a cape like a royalty did a rock number that signalled the start of the show. Pretty Kim Chiu opened the stage and set the ramp on fire, very eye-catching in her white corset top. Towards the middle of the stage, Kim detached/removed the long skirt that revealed her sexiness in white printed short shorts.

1. Aljur Abrenica

Highlight of the futuristic production was topless hunk and V-shaped Aljur Abrenica who was so hot. Screams loud and getting louder, he is definitely the ultimate Pinoy guapo hands down! 

2. Jake Cuenca

Jay Cuenca wearing orange briefs was a total flirt that sent the screams all over from girls and gays alike. The screams got louder when he removed his briefs and revealed him in black thongs. 

3. Diether Ocampo

Fit and well-toned Diether Ocampo came on stage riding a motorbike. The guy is so hot despite the years

4. Paolo Avelino

Paulo Avelino came amidst loud screams and appeared to remove his boxers but did not. Screams! 

5. Joseph Marco

6. Richard Gomez

First Bench celebrity endorser Richard Gomez got loud screams as he appeared in fully-covered suit. 

7. Rayver Cruz

8. Enchong Dee

A video of Bench's first ever tv commercial was shown with the first Bench endorser Richard Gomez rowing. Suddenly, Enchong Dee in harness appeared from the ceiling down rowing in a makeshift boat, then in a true athletic fashion threw himself in the air and landed on the stage, before striking a pose. Screams! What a number! 

9. Kim Chiu

10. Jennylyn Mercado

11. Lovi Poe

12. Bela Padilla

13. Manny and Jinky Pacquiao

Husband and wife Manny and Jinky Pacquiao wore suit and gown, respectively and smiled shyly at the crowd. 

14. Jessy Mendiola

15. Borgy Manotoc

16. Carla Abellana

17. Sam Concepcion

18. Georgina Wilson

19. Christian Bautista

20. Julia Montes

21. Coco Martin

Coco Martin was a disappointment who appeared fully-clothed in sando and denims, but oh boy, he definitely brought the house down getting the loudest screams and shrieks from fans. Needless to say, Coco didn't have to show skin, such effortless sex appeal!

The show's finale was stunning Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez, wearing fabulous evening gown handing a bouquet of flowers to the Man of the Hour, Mr. Ben Chan!

Overall , the show was fabulous, as usual - technically advanced in terms of production and creatives, lots of designers participated like Michael Cinco, Cary Santiago among others.

To Bench and Mr. Ben Chan, here's to 25 plus 25 more fabulous years!