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Asia Rose Simpson for Peculiar Eyewear

Josh Mercado

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 960px; display: block;" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17884184594350 (2).jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align: left;">Asia Rose Simpson for Peculiar Eyewear.<em>&nbsp;Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Before the highly anticipated Miss World 2026 coronation night on September 5 in Vietnam, the Philippines&#39; official candidate for the prestigious pageant, Asia Rose Simpson, recently expanded her connections in the entertainment and lifestyle.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Simpson served as the official muse for Peculiar Eyewear&#39;s 10th anniversary, displaying youthful energy, Filipina grace, and an unwavering commitment to her Christian faith.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Known for crafting high-quality eyewear in premier facilities across Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, Peculiar Eyewear has built its decade-long legacy on a simple promise: delivering genuine, world-class design at an accessible price point.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">To capture Simpson&#39;s commitment to this mission, two distinct, high-concept photoshoots were created.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">In the first concept, the Miss World Philippines 2026 assumed the persona of a Christian queen &mdash; a leader whose reign is entirely focused on Christ. She reclined over a sea of eyewear lenses, dressed in a stunning red gown.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Behind her, a reflective mirror caught her gaze as she looked back on the person she was before donning the crown &mdash; a gentle reminder that true royalty is founded on humility and memory.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&quot;I admire her not just because she wears a crown, but because she embodies authentic Filipino values. She may be young, but that youth gives her the power to conquer the world,&rdquo; said Isaac Saliendra, CEO of Peculiar Eyewear.</p><div><br></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 960px; display: block;" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788418630173image4.jpeg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align: left;">Asia Rose Simpson for Peculiar Eyewear. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>The second shoot shifted dramatically from classic elegance to bold, sustainable innovation, wearing couture made entirely of recycled packaging &mdash; boxes from the brand that were once destined for disposal.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Instead of contributing to environmental pollution, these discarded materials were transformed into avant-garde fashion. Simpson handled the shoot with ease, demonstrating that true presence isn&#39;t defined by luxury prices.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Simpson&#39;s connection to the brand stems from a deep understanding of its core values. Saliendra, the brand&#39;s CEO, developed its ethos through his personal journey. Saliendra, the son of a farmer and a street vendor, struggled with severe eyesight issues and dyslexia as a child. He was frequently misunderstood by peers and teachers due to his inability to see the blackboard.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">In 2014, he founded Peculiar with only P10,000 in savings, believing that quality eyewear should be affordable and accessible to all Filipinos. Peculiar&#39;s community programs are fueled by empathy, including supporting farmers in Quezon, donating art kits, and providing 100 pairs of glasses to students in Cavite.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Meanwhile, as the Pinay beauty queen prepares to represent the Philippines internationally, she brings together two powerful ideals: the red-gowned queen grounded in faith, and the conscious advocate giving purpose to the forgotten. Supported by a prayerful family, dedicated supporters, and partners who believe unconditionally in her vision, Simpson is ready to show the world the true power of beauty with purpose.<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&ldquo;At Miss World, I will officially wear the name of Philippines across my chest, but I will proudly carry her name across my heart forever. Stepping onto the stage, I carry the bayanihan spirit -- the unity of my country and my people. Philippines, oh beautiful Pearl of the Orient, I am proud to represent you to the world stage. Thank you to all those who have supported and encouraged me along the way. My success is your success. To God be all the glory,&rdquo; she said.</p>

<p>Before the highly anticipated Miss World 2026 coronation night on September 5 in Vietnam, Asia Rose Simpson, the Philippines' official candidate for the prestigious pageant, recently expanded her connections in the entertainment and lifestyle.</p>

Before the highly anticipated Miss World 2026 coronation night on September 5 in Vietnam, Asia Rose Simpson, the Philippines' official candidate for the prestigious pageant, recently expanded her connections in the entertainment and lifestyle.

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Josh Mercado

Published September 03, 2026 03:05 PM PHT

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