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This is the first entry we’ve received to the Roger-Rafa playing attire design contest.

Designer: The Kicking Pinoy

Designer’s statement: “The top takes us back to 80s tennis—traditional black and white striped cardigan designed not to grab attention, unlike Andre Agassi’s outfits in the late 80s to early 90s. The boxers are supposed to be a tribute to Marky Mark’s boxer-brief era, but it just occurred to me that Marat Safin could’ve worn this so that if he couldn’t control his anger he could just take the top off and invite the opponent to a six-sided ring for a UFC match.”

Let me think. Maybe it’s just a problem of proportion? Hmm. No. Next.

Brilliant

We were supposed to have two winners for our Prince of Persia costume design competition, but after reviewing your entries we decided to have five. They are. . .

Alrey for his hommage to Lady Gaga.

Click on the thumbnails to see the full photos.

Issa Miyake for the tribute to one of my all-time favorite musicians. (I’ll say it again: If I Was Your Girlfriend has to be sung by a boy or it loses its perverse charm.)

Catarina for the live headdress featuring my favorite household companion.

Rafael for working it.

And Mikel for his professionalism.

Congratulations, designers. You will each receive the official Prince of Persia wristwatch. You can claim your watches starting tomorrow, 28 May 2010, between 11 am and 5 pm at the Columbia Pictures office, 5th floor (Shaw Boulevard side), Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong. Look for Kat Colobong; I gave her your names as they appear in your emails to Mat.

Prince of Persia opens today in Metro Manila theatres. Unfortunately the 3D version won’t be available locally so no swords in your face, but you can still imagine Jake wearing the designs above.

100+ Vintage Lunchboxes

Makes you wish you’d kept your Charlie’s Angels lunchbox, doesn’t it. They smelled funny, though, like Chocolait and tuna sandwiches.

Look! A bunch of entries to our Prince of Persia costume design competition arrived in time to beat the deadline!

Contestant # 5. Prince of Persia meets Viking marauder.

Designer: Avatar Stevie.

I know what that helmet is called, it’ll come to me later.

Contestant #6. Prince of Persia as Jedi Knight

Designer: Avatar Stevie.

Contestant # 7. Prince of Purrsia

Designer: Catarina

I have that headdress.

Contestant # 8. Prince of Kinareer

Designer: Rafael

Drapery!

Contestant # 9. Daston, Prince of Statements

Designer: Mikel

Designer’s statement: “My color scheme was black, gold, and white because I think they’re classy. Stiff collars that stand up with black and gold ornaments leading to low V neckline so Jake can flaunt his chest more. Decided to do the lining details in diagonal/slanting because the current costume, with its horizontal lining details and ornaments, makes Jake look thicker and shorter. Turned the red loincloth into white to comply with my color scheme. The fabric has folds which flow down the hips. Added a hooded sleeveless robe which, together with the white loincloth, has folds in the fabric and should billow beautifully when the desert winds blow. Knee-high boots with leather straps and gold fasteners for desert trekking. Forearm and shoulder armor for protection during combat. Added a staff so that Jake would have more in his weaponry, apart from the dagger and his blades (and his killer looks). And shaved head, for fun. I wanted an androgynous prince.. a mixture of hard and soft details.. or something like that. I hope that didn’t sound too thought-out.”

No it does not, I love a complete statement.

You still have an hour to email your entry to urban.matthias@gmail.com for a shot at the time-stopping watch. Don’t worry, we’ll go by the time stamp. (Sonofabitch! Election joke. At least he didn’t say Sanamabeets! And the grammar is perfect.)

Last-minute submissions.

Contestant # 10. Aswang Prince.

Designer: Bongklok Solas

Contestant # 11. Prince of Double-D Cups

Designer: Andrea

Our fourth entry to the Prince of Persia costume design competition is The Artist Formerly Known As Prince Of Persia. The most important detail: “The super low-waisted tights!”

Designer: Issa Miyake

If this is what it sounds like when doves cry, they’re crying, “Fabulous!”

You have until noon tomorrow to submit your entry for a chance to win a time-stopping watch. Email your drawing to urban.matthias@gmail.com.

The Prince of Persia opens on Thursday.