McJim Shorts Score Nominations Worldwide

McJim has always been my go to brand for belts, bags and leather accessories. In the recent years, they’ve been able to touch base with campaigns that have elevated Filipino products that are worthy to be called world class. Have you seen their shoot in Montreal Canada? If I didn’t know that happened I’d gladly mistake their ware from another country, so it really makes me proud to see how successful they have become in the leather business showcasing things that are manufactured, designed and created all in the Philippines - but for a global audience. 

Aside from that, they have also released heartwarming videos depicting the Filipino persona , how we live - and how ordinary people like you and me in so many ways use their products, not hardsell. I personally like that about them and with these videos, it’s like a slice of life. It in turn becomes honest, relatable, so even if it is showcased on the web initially, it still was able to get the nod of a total of 22 prestigious film festivals in countries like the US, the UK, Italy, France, Australia, Mexico, Venezuela and others. It’s a record breaking feat for any brand based in the Philippines. 

Director Chris Cahilig notes that his short films “Pitaka” (The Wallet), “Sinturon” (Belt) and “Bag” can now be considered are at par with the world’s best branded commercially produced films. He says “McJim has always been inclined to adhere with their simple philosophy of style, quality and elegance. McJim is always committed to showcase not just the world class leather goods but also same world class films.”

True enough the short film “Pitaka” has already participated in international film festivals like San Mauro Torinese International Film Festival 2018, Cefalu Film Festival in Palermo (in Italy), the Diwa Filipino Film Showcase of Seattle 2018, Culture of Life Film Festival 2018 in Memphis, 2019 Dramatic Shorts Film Festival in Denver, Colorado and Los Angeles CineFest 2019 all in the US. It talks about fraternal love, how one cares for a younger brother portrayed by Karl Medina and boyband 1:43’s Art Artienda. 

It was then followed by another short film called “Sinturon” (The Belt) which was showcased in Nebrody Film Fest and Corti A Sud-Polla In Corto (bothe in Italy). It was also invited to participate at the Love Shorts Film Festival 2019 in the US. This piece was done with veteran independent actors Kiko Matos and maven of indie films Ms. Mercedes Cabral. This talks about marital infidelity which is a no-no in a very conservative Philippine society.

Their latest one “Bag” on the other hand just got in to 12 official selections for the brand in different international film festivals. This is LGBT themed, inclusive, even as McJim may have identify as a male brand, they are inclusive and it reminds us about having a more progressive society rather than applied tolerance. Certainly groundbreaking.

If you would want to watch these short films, they are still up on their page Facebook.com/OfficialMcJim. 

Please continue to do the country proud!

KUMAGCOW

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McJim is Indeed World Class

You've never seen McJim this way. The popular Filipino leather goods brand has been imposing itself in the lifestyle accessories market utilizing local crafted products while looking world class, I can't say I'm surprised.

I have personally used leather bags, wallets, belts in the past and true enough, they have lasted years for me. The secret I think is the classic design, things that do not age or go out of style even if it's not in season. It's things that still match your wardrobe even if you wear something funky, something crazy, sexy, cool or classy. It's the ability to look good regardless of your mood swings, because it can stand on it's own.

McJim leather belts on the other hand comes with brown, modern black and reversible buckles, so you don't even have to make an effort to wear similar clothing, no matchy matchy themes because it can adapt to your style no matter how much you change tops or bottoms throughout the day.

I recently also changed wallets and even if I paid a little less than branded ones, I know my black McJim wallet would last a long time. In the looks department, I know I'm not shortchanged at all becaus I've always known that the Filipino brand McJim has always been world class.

Didn't you feel that when you had one? I'm sure you do!

KUMAGCOW

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McJim: Local but World Class

I’ve been watching McJim Leather lately and they’ve gone quite great lengths churning out new designs that would be perfect for the classy Filipino man. Just a few months ago they did an international shoot in Montreal Canada showcasing some of the best pieces they have in their collection from black and brown leather wallets, casual to classy leather belts with proud buckles, shoulder bags, cross body bags, gadget bags, full on leather ones that would impress anyone that would see it. They’ve honestly been paving the way in changing the way people see how local products quality should look like. By making sure they have control over what comes out of their factories, and have it not just follow but set a trend of making these local products superior, making them world class, a direction they have undertaken regardless of how much it would cost because now we’ve got some of the best, and Filipinos are enjoying it.

These items now have the ability to mature elegantly and last a long time. That means that even if there’s a small premium in price compared to local ones in the market, you get your moneys worth because it will end up lasting a bit more as they prioritize quality. I’ve personally bought the wallets and belts which they sell in leading department stores because of that. It has lasted me for years and if it weren’t for a change in season (and a lot more membership cards) I wouldn’t have felt the need to change one because style wise, classics would never go passe.

They are going further, they had the opportunity to create great things and they have achieved it. I wish there was a way all other brands would follow suit so when you hear something LOCAL it wouldn’t mean we’re compromising quality. McJim is world class, and they’re not afraid of showing it. Might as well, if you pass by a kiosk in deparment stores, take a real good look at it and see how they’ve changed over the years.

KUMAGCOW

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