When I
started going out with Aujen, I used to tease him for his fascination
for “mainstream” music. The tides turned when the One Direction bug bit me. As
much as I want to think that I’m not a full-fledged Directioner, I can’t deny
that 1D’s upbeat songs are helpful every morning.
I
watched the first night of Manila’s “On the Road Again” tour with my cousin
(who’s way younger than me). It was the boys’ first OTRA show sans Zayn Malik
but they managed to enliven the crowd. Even if they were allegedly instructed
to be “extra entertaining,” I found their antics natural. It rained when they
performed “One Thing” but instead of being squeamish, Harry Styles even laid
down on the stage.
I
cannot help but notice that the boys donned simple outfits when they performed.
That night, Louis Tomlinson was clad in a white sleeveless top. Liam Payne and
Niall Horan were in black shirts while Harry wore a tropical-themed polo but
later changed to a black shirt too. The boys must be thinking, “Eh kahit naman naka-pambahay,
gwapo pa rin kami noh!”
Even
if they prioritize comfort, their shoes still look stylish. When I see photos
of them, I likewise notice how the boys experiment with their footwear. You see
them in brogues, Chelsea boots, high-top sneakers, boat shoes, and other styles
which I recently saw in my brother’s GQ as well as in Zalora’s cool
selection of men’s shoes.
One
Direction’s stylist Caroline Watson said that back in their “X Factor” days,
the boys didn’t know much about labels. They used to be uninterested with
designers but Watson joked that the boys now
know guys like Alexander McQueen and Saint Laurent.
