SB19 have teased an exciting new collaboration with renowned Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran.
The collaboration, which many have speculated to be titled “FAST ZONE,” was teased through a series of posts featuring Pablo, Josh, Stell, Justin, and Ken on the group’s official social media accounts. One post also showcased a stylishly dressed Libiran in a luxurious dining setting, accompanied by the caption: “The thread cuts deeper than the needle.”
The previous individual member posts featured various captions such as: “The surreal doesn’t wait,” No cage, no chains — only speed,” “Break through the silence and the waves,” “The rush is in the blood,” and “Rules break on impact.”
PABLO: Courtesy of SB19
KEN: Courtesy of SB19
No further details surrounding the project have been revealed. However, speculations from A’TIN have suggested that it is for a major fashion event after Libiran was interviewed on Canada’s top-rated morning news program, The Morning Show, where he discussed his upcoming runway show at the Mabuhay Philippines Festival in Toronto.
When asked about his future plans, he stated: “I’ll be doing a really big fashion show, will go on the ramp, and together with a really popular P-pop group in the Philippines.”
STELL: Courtesy of SB19
JUSTIN: Courtesy of SB19
JOSH: Courtesy of SB19
In 2023, they wore all-black, beadwork-detailed ensembles crafted by Libiran for the ASEAN–Korea Music Festival, and later that year at the Asia Artist Awards, they showcased modern Filipino-inspired suits with intricate beadwork and barong-like sheer accents. Most recently, they collaborated with him for their Simula at Wakas photoshoot.
Over the years, the group has consistently turned to top Filipino designers for their most memorable fashion moments. In 2021, the group worked with Chynna Mamawal to release their first premium streetwear collection tied to their single “What?“
The group has also collaborated with Neric Beltran on high-profile projects, including closing his “Forever After” collection at BYS Fashion Week in 2023 in bridal-inspired ensembles, wearing his sustainable designs for Acer Day 2024 made from upcycled materials, and donning his custom creations for Puregold’s “Nasa Atin Ang Laban” (“The Fight Is Ours”) campaign.