Ed Westwick Talks Fashion!

COSMO PH:

When your beloved Ed Westwick came to Manila to shoot his campaign for his latest endorsement, local fashion brand Penshoppe, he spent most of his time out of the public's eye. But now, you'll see just what went down in those hush-hush photo shoots. We know you've already gazed lovingly upon the billboards of this sexy bad-boy icon all over the metro. Now, Cosmo.ph shows you something more: a behind-the-scenes look at his fashion shoot for the brand!

The international actor, best known for playing Chuck Bass in the CW TV series Gossip Girl, was chosen to be the face of Penshoppe's pre-Holiday 2011 to Summer 2012 collection, which are made up of casual yet sophisticated wardrobe staples. In his press conference at Salon de Ning in Manila Peninsula, he identified what garments he particularly loves in the collection. Find out what they are in the Q&A below, and check them out in the stores if you want Ed-approved outfits for your guy!

Read on for more of Ed's interview with the Philippine media--we're only posting NOW the fashion-related questions from the original presscon excerpts posted here. Learn his personal sense of style, dressing for the role of Chuck Bass, and why he agreed to be the new (gorgeous) face of this Pinoy brand! Then, make sure you browse through the gallery of behind-the-scenes photos of Ed at his Penshoppe shoots, plus some photos from the press event.

Q: Penshoppe has prepared a great collection of clothes for you. Do you think they're more Ed Westwick than they are Chuck Bass?

Ed: I think that they're a combination, actually. But we tried to pick clothes that were more what I'd wear. So, you won't see many multi-colored bowties or anything like that. But it was a great combination, you know. I'm wearing some of the stuff right now. I'm a really big fan of this coat, and what I'm wearing (Ed's note: Click here to see that coat on the runway, and check out the gallery to see it on Ed!) They've got really great denims, really great shirts, really great jackets. We're trying to show everything that people could wear--a great range of stuff.

Q: There's definitely one thing you and Chuck Bass both have--a great sense of style and fashion. Do you agree?

Ed: Well, like they say, it's nice to look nice. And I think fashion is a very important part of our lives in this day and age; it's self-expression and self-reflection. It's kind of like a knight going into battle: you get dressed wearing the clothes you want to wear, and it makes you feel confident, makes you feel good. That's the approach I have, definitely, when working with my character for Chuck Bass. He's somebody who's got a very unique sense of dress and a very strong sense of dress. That sort of makes it so much for fun for me to play. I get to dress up in really fantastic clothes.

Q: What made you say yes to this campaign with Penshoppe?

Ed: Well, I think Penshoppe is such a strong brand. It's an ambitious brand, and they're celebrating their 25th year, this year. Just from seeing some of the clothes and getting to know some of the people in the company, [I know] they have a very strong vision of what they want to do. They've got really nice pieces--taking elements of high fashion and making them accessible… It is very fashion-forward. And to work with the Penshoppe company, [I] got to know different regions around the world… [I] got to know the different fashions… I enjoyed getting to know the culture around this part of the world. It's my first time in the Philippines.

So, you know, it was the perfect thing. We could tie it together and make it happen.

Q: You're following a pretty strong roster of past and present local Penshoppe endorsers (including Akihiro Sato, Solenn Heussaff, Victor Basa, and Bea Soriano). What new thing have you brought to the table?

Ed: I'd like to think I brought a lot of my personality to it. You know, I'm somebody who's driven, somebody who's ambitious, somebody who's approachable, and somebody who's always out to bring the best. I think that's what Penshoppe is trying to do. It's also got international appeal. It's something that I'm hoping I bring--you know, a global kind of feature. It's not just something to be localized to the Philippines, and I'm not somebody who can just be tied to the United States or to England…

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Ed Westwick Talks Fashion!

COSMO PH:

When your beloved Ed Westwick came to Manila to shoot his campaign for his latest endorsement, local fashion brand Penshoppe, he spent most of his time out of the public's eye. But now, you'll see just what went down in those hush-hush photo shoots. We know you've already gazed lovingly upon the billboards of this sexy bad-boy icon all over the metro. Now, Cosmo.ph shows you something more: a behind-the-scenes look at his fashion shoot for the brand!

The international actor, best known for playing Chuck Bass in the CW TV series Gossip Girl, was chosen to be the face of Penshoppe's pre-Holiday 2011 to Summer 2012 collection, which are made up of casual yet sophisticated wardrobe staples. In his press conference at Salon de Ning in Manila Peninsula, he identified what garments he particularly loves in the collection. Find out what they are in the Q&A below, and check them out in the stores if you want Ed-approved outfits for your guy!

Read on for more of Ed's interview with the Philippine media--we're only posting NOW the fashion-related questions from the original presscon excerpts posted here. Learn his personal sense of style, dressing for the role of Chuck Bass, and why he agreed to be the new (gorgeous) face of this Pinoy brand! Then, make sure you browse through the gallery of behind-the-scenes photos of Ed at his Penshoppe shoots, plus some photos from the press event.

Q: Penshoppe has prepared a great collection of clothes for you. Do you think they're more Ed Westwick than they are Chuck Bass?

Ed: I think that they're a combination, actually. But we tried to pick clothes that were more what I'd wear. So, you won't see many multi-colored bowties or anything like that. But it was a great combination, you know. I'm wearing some of the stuff right now. I'm a really big fan of this coat, and what I'm wearing (Ed's note: Click here to see that coat on the runway, and check out the gallery to see it on Ed!) They've got really great denims, really great shirts, really great jackets. We're trying to show everything that people could wear--a great range of stuff.

Q: There's definitely one thing you and Chuck Bass both have--a great sense of style and fashion. Do you agree?

Ed: Well, like they say, it's nice to look nice. And I think fashion is a very important part of our lives in this day and age; it's self-expression and self-reflection. It's kind of like a knight going into battle: you get dressed wearing the clothes you want to wear, and it makes you feel confident, makes you feel good. That's the approach I have, definitely, when working with my character for Chuck Bass. He's somebody who's got a very unique sense of dress and a very strong sense of dress. That sort of makes it so much for fun for me to play. I get to dress up in really fantastic clothes.

Q: What made you say yes to this campaign with Penshoppe?

Ed: Well, I think Penshoppe is such a strong brand. It's an ambitious brand, and they're celebrating their 25th year, this year. Just from seeing some of the clothes and getting to know some of the people in the company, [I know] they have a very strong vision of what they want to do. They've got really nice pieces--taking elements of high fashion and making them accessible… It is very fashion-forward. And to work with the Penshoppe company, [I] got to know different regions around the world… [I] got to know the different fashions… I enjoyed getting to know the culture around this part of the world. It's my first time in the Philippines.

So, you know, it was the perfect thing. We could tie it together and make it happen.

Q: You're following a pretty strong roster of past and present local Penshoppe endorsers (including Akihiro Sato, Solenn Heussaff, Victor Basa, and Bea Soriano). What new thing have you brought to the table?

Ed: I'd like to think I brought a lot of my personality to it. You know, I'm somebody who's driven, somebody who's ambitious, somebody who's approachable, and somebody who's always out to bring the best. I think that's what Penshoppe is trying to do. It's also got international appeal. It's something that I'm hoping I bring--you know, a global kind of feature. It's not just something to be localized to the Philippines, and I'm not somebody who can just be tied to the United States or to England…

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Ed Westwick continues to charm Asia

Less than a month since his first visit to the Philippines, “Gossip Girl” heartthrob Ed Westwick is still wowing fans not only in the country but the rest of Asia as well.

Westwick, the British actor who plays Chuck Bass in the popular American series, was in the country in late May to do a photo shoot as lead endorser for local clothing brand Penshoppe. This endorsement coup, spearheaded by PR Asia Worldwide, was in line with the brand’s 25th anniversary.

But more than that, the 24-year-old actor was also interviewed by CNN Asia’s senior correspondent Anjali Rao during the highly publicized trip. In the “Talk Asia” interview aired recently, Westwick talked about the popularity of the show, his experiences working with some of Hollywood’s biggest names and how he nearly missed out on his career-making role – apparently, a problem with his US working visa nearly cost him the role even before he began working.

He was quoted in the interview as saying, “I don’t think I allowed myself to panic too much, because if I would have done, I don’t know, the whole world would have crumbled down around me. Fortunately what happened is I had a fantastic immigration lawyer, who met me in Toronto, which is apparently the place you go to get quickie visas!”

Back in June, when he was in Manila, Westwick had shared his experience sitting on a boat in Manila Bay and looking back at the city’s skyline. “You’ve got a beautiful city here… beautiful country and beautiful, fantastic people,” he said at the exclusive meet-and-greet with select media and VIP guests on June 3.

He also joked about our world-renowned boxing champ, saying, “Of course I don’t want to fight Manny Pacquiao,” alluding to reports that he had said so. When asked about Charice, Westwick noted vaguely, “Ah yes, I think I know her.” But added, “The Philippines has a lot to offer the world,” pertaining to talented Filipinos.

And living up to his onscreen reputation as a real charmer, Westwick said, in parting, “The Filipino women, they seem to have quite an attractive look, I have to say. It’s one of the reasons why I’m coming back.”

The Ed Westwick fever seemingly hasn’t abated yet; as such, his appearance on CNN Asia will be a welcome treat for his fans in the Philippines and all over Asia, something to tide them over until he makes good on his promise to come back for another visit – and perhaps stay a little longer.

Highlights of Westwick’s interview with “Talk Asia” are available online at www.cnn.com/talkasia after the first airing.

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Ed Westwick continues to charm Asia

Less than a month since his first visit to the Philippines, “Gossip Girl” heartthrob Ed Westwick is still wowing fans not only in the country but the rest of Asia as well.

Westwick, the British actor who plays Chuck Bass in the popular American series, was in the country in late May to do a photo shoot as lead endorser for local clothing brand Penshoppe. This endorsement coup, spearheaded by PR Asia Worldwide, was in line with the brand’s 25th anniversary.

But more than that, the 24-year-old actor was also interviewed by CNN Asia’s senior correspondent Anjali Rao during the highly publicized trip. In the “Talk Asia” interview aired recently, Westwick talked about the popularity of the show, his experiences working with some of Hollywood’s biggest names and how he nearly missed out on his career-making role – apparently, a problem with his US working visa nearly cost him the role even before he began working.

He was quoted in the interview as saying, “I don’t think I allowed myself to panic too much, because if I would have done, I don’t know, the whole world would have crumbled down around me. Fortunately what happened is I had a fantastic immigration lawyer, who met me in Toronto, which is apparently the place you go to get quickie visas!”

Back in June, when he was in Manila, Westwick had shared his experience sitting on a boat in Manila Bay and looking back at the city’s skyline. “You’ve got a beautiful city here… beautiful country and beautiful, fantastic people,” he said at the exclusive meet-and-greet with select media and VIP guests on June 3.

He also joked about our world-renowned boxing champ, saying, “Of course I don’t want to fight Manny Pacquiao,” alluding to reports that he had said so. When asked about Charice, Westwick noted vaguely, “Ah yes, I think I know her.” But added, “The Philippines has a lot to offer the world,” pertaining to talented Filipinos.

And living up to his onscreen reputation as a real charmer, Westwick said, in parting, “The Filipino women, they seem to have quite an attractive look, I have to say. It’s one of the reasons why I’m coming back.”

The Ed Westwick fever seemingly hasn’t abated yet; as such, his appearance on CNN Asia will be a welcome treat for his fans in the Philippines and all over Asia, something to tide them over until he makes good on his promise to come back for another visit – and perhaps stay a little longer.

Highlights of Westwick’s interview with “Talk Asia” are available online at www.cnn.com/talkasia after the first airing.

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Ed Westwick (aka Chuck Bass) Penshoppe billboard photos revealed

After claiming the top spot in the Google Philippines’ most searched people when he visited Manila, the Gossip Girl celebrity is again generating curiosity.

“2,000 hits in 45 minutes!” tweeted @penshoppe of one of the actor’s photographs they released in the site Twitpic.

Westwick, who plays the infamous Upper Eastsider Chuck Bass, is shown in a machine room-like environment. Other pictures released show him lounging on chairs.

Inquirer reported that, “More billboards will be up by the end of the month and more images of the actor will be seen in Penshoppe’s stores as their pre-holiday collection hits the shelves.”

Majority of the comments on Twitpic and Facebook mentioned the word “hot” but some pointed out that his pose was a little awkward. One fan wrote, “his arm looks weird....just sayin* but he's damn HAWT!!!”

Other fans hoped that there would be a billboard within their city and even their room with one user tweeting “Just wonder ..can I have this billboard with Ed Westwick placed in my apartment? Lol.”

During his short stay in the country, he visited Manila Bay and was surprised to learn that the country has more than 7,000 islands.

“Obviously it’s a region of the world that’s very rich in culture. I didn’t know too much, but now I’ve kind of just touched the surface, I feel. So I’ve got to try and make a trip back. I want to get out to some of the islands, which I hear is like paradise. So, it’s a very rich, diverse place and I’m excited to get back and spend a little bit more time,” he said in an interview.

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Ed Westwick (aka Chuck Bass) Penshoppe billboard photos revealed

After claiming the top spot in the Google Philippines’ most searched people when he visited Manila, the Gossip Girl celebrity is again generating curiosity.

“2,000 hits in 45 minutes!” tweeted @penshoppe of one of the actor’s photographs they released in the site Twitpic.

Westwick, who plays the infamous Upper Eastsider Chuck Bass, is shown in a machine room-like environment. Other pictures released show him lounging on chairs.

Inquirer reported that, “More billboards will be up by the end of the month and more images of the actor will be seen in Penshoppe’s stores as their pre-holiday collection hits the shelves.”

Majority of the comments on Twitpic and Facebook mentioned the word “hot” but some pointed out that his pose was a little awkward. One fan wrote, “his arm looks weird....just sayin* but he's damn HAWT!!!”

Other fans hoped that there would be a billboard within their city and even their room with one user tweeting “Just wonder ..can I have this billboard with Ed Westwick placed in my apartment? Lol.”

During his short stay in the country, he visited Manila Bay and was surprised to learn that the country has more than 7,000 islands.

“Obviously it’s a region of the world that’s very rich in culture. I didn’t know too much, but now I’ve kind of just touched the surface, I feel. So I’ve got to try and make a trip back. I want to get out to some of the islands, which I hear is like paradise. So, it’s a very rich, diverse place and I’m excited to get back and spend a little bit more time,” he said in an interview.

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