Igniting Filipino Passion

 

Passion breeds excellence. When one is able to do something that he truly loves, it shows in the way this passion is realized. And this is certainly true of proudly-Filipino retail brand Collezione-C2’s brand ambassadors, James and Phil Younghusband.

 Part of the Philippine national football team (fondly called ‘Azkals’), the England-born English-Filipino James and Phil are striking embodiments of Filipino passion well-lived out—something that Collezione-C2 champions.

“When the partnership with Collezione-C2 was suggested, we both had no qualms about representing the brand because we have something in common—a love for originality, creativity, Pinoy pride and living out one’s passion,” James relates. To this, Phil adds: “Like Collezione-C2, we also believe in Filipino artistry and the art of forward-thinking. These are things we both believe are relevant in this day and age for our country to stand out and make its mark in different areas of expertise.”

 

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A Heart for Football

Having been immersed in football nearly all of their lives, the Younghusband brothers quickly grew to love the sport early on. As early as 9 and 10 years, James and Phil were selected to be part of Chelsea youth and reserves teams. Phil was also even granted the opportunity to play with the first team (then under the leadership of current FIFA Coach of the Year Jose Mourinho), which housed the likes of English football legends Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba.

Thanks to the exposure they gained playing for the Chelsea teams (where they also learned how to coach, hence their well-earned badges from the Union of European Football Associations), the brothers found themselves being recruited to play for the Philippine national football team.

With the team’s recent string of accomplishments in international tournaments sparking a renewed fervor for the sport, legions of Filipino fans (young and old) are now voicing their all-out support for the players and staff. And slowly and surely, the Azkals are beginning to put the country on the global football map.

“It’s a real honor and privilege to represent the country for a sport that has not gained as much recognition as it should,” shares James. “And of course, it makes us happy that so many Filipinos are now learning to appreciate football. We want to keep that going, and hopefully keep on winning so that we can make our mark on the international football scene.”

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With passion spurring them on to make a difference in the football scene, James and Phil encourage others to do the same. “Discover what you’re passionate about because it will set the direction for the rest of your life,” James advises. “Don’t hold back or be afraid to try new things—after all, you won’t know how you feel about something unless you give it a try.”

Phil adds: “Finding your passion is not something that will happen overnight. You have to persevere, keep trying, and never give up. Practice patience, because at the end of the day, when you discover what gets you going, it’s all going to be worth it. Your passion will motivate you, transform you, and when used properly, even make a difference in others’ lives.”

In retrospect, the brand’s longstanding reputation for advocating Filipino artistry and talent make James and Phil fitting additions to the Collezione-C2 family. And so it is with much excitement that the brand ushers in a new era of fashionalism, championing the extraordinary brand of Pinoy passion with these two brothers who share the same love and pride for country.

Collezione-C2 Managing Director Joey Qua concludes: “Celebrating the uniqueness of the resilient Filipino and the gifts and skills he has to offer the country and the rest of the world is something that we are very passionate about. We wholeheartedly welcome James and Phil to the team as we strive to continually express our shared vision for the talented Pinoy.”