Spot and Win a Larry Alcala shirt

Just one of the many items from the Larry Alcala collection

Funny but I learned to read through the 80's local kiddie fave Funny komiks.

That's why I have high respect for cartoonists because they make reading more fun.  I admire more those who can tell a story without using any text in his work.  Take the case of the great Pinoy illustrator Larry Alcala whose Slice of Life is simply a joy to look at.  His works not only give us something to smile about but it also showcases the "fun" in the Filipino life via his black and white strips. Another fun part is the fact that Larry Alcala always include a concealed image of himself in all his works. 

Solo, a clothing line which heeds today’s generation’s pursuit of liberty, self-expression and individualism, has launched a Larry Alcala collection that will surely interest even those not familiar with Alcala's work (especially those who are living under the rock).

And the good news is, you have a chance to get a "slice" of that Larry Alcala collection. Just visit www.solo.com.ph and download a contest sheet/ comic illustration.  Just spot the hidden head of the illustrator and send it to at marketing@solo.com.ph.  Winners will be announced via Solo FB fan page. Just search for "Solo Online" 

Solo's Larry Alcala Collection and Online Model Search

Remember Slice of Life and Kalabog en Bosyo? Whether you’re a Pinoy comic fan or not, sure you loved the playful characters from these works. Relive the inner child in you as Solo brings Pinoy Memorabilia featuring Cartoonist Larry Alcala.

Larry Alcala is a well-known editorial cartoonist and illustrator. In his over 50 years of cartooning, he has made over 500 characters, twenty comic strips, six movies, two murals and 15,000 published pages. His most popular cartoon series was Slice of Life, which is a reflection of the many unique aspects of everyday life in the Philippines. Slice of Life received the Best in Humor award and was also cited for helping to keep alive the Filipino's ability to laugh at himself, through the lively marriage of art and humor, and through commentaries that are at once critical and compassionate, evoking laughter and reflection. Remember spending your Sundays looking for the concealed caricature of his face on Slice of Life? Now, you get to do this again!

For the first time, Solo, a brand who has built a strong following by offering hip vintage merchandise, is now bringing in Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia collection featuring Larry Alcala. This prolific cartoonist’s Slice of Life playful characters will be immortalized in a limited special edition consisting of graphic tees, polo shirts, woven tops and dresses and men’s long sleeves and accessories such as tote bag, clutch, notebook and mugs! My favorite in this treasure is the Larry Alcala Unisex watch and the purple short sleeve polo.

This pop collection will surely got us all hooked! To view the entire Men's collection, click HERE and Ladies' collection, click HERE.

Catch more exciting things happening online for the launch of Solo's Pinoy Cartoonist Memorabilia collection. Join Solo fan page in Facebook, search for “Solo Online” and Twitter twitter.com/mySoloOnline.

Join Solo's Online Model Search! Go HERE for the contest details. It's easy, just wear one of Larry Alcala's items in your submission entry with the creative use of graphic elements available in the contest website and submit it!

Anyone registering on the site can vote. Have fun looking at all the entries and the comments posted about each entry. Vote and post your own comments too! The winners win cash and product prizes and will grace the walls of all Solo stores in the next campaign shoot. Contest starts August 22 until November 15. Join now and tell you friends about it!