By Red Dimaandal-Escamillas
We know that your fashion requirements can vary from season to season (and day to day), so whether you’re looking for an immaculately tailored staple, affordable finds or the perfect pair of shoes, we take our responsibility seriously, and saved you plenty of scrolling time by putting together an edit of pieces that will look just as fresh in a year’s time as they do now.
From a welcomed return to fun reinterpretations to statement jewelries, we are notably opting for joyful and youthful styles. However, we also included functional and versatile pieces to round out your looks–all from your favorite local brands.
Most of the local brands share a common vision: to create a modern uniform that can be reworn for seasons to come. And that’s not to say they lack a fashion perspective either. These are labels with a point of view. Best of all, most of these companies are baking conscious and sustainable practices into their daily operations.
Read on to discover the top local fashion must-haves that we’re reaching for this season (and think you should, too).
Bodysuit from Patton Studio
This year, Patton Studio made rounds online as K-pop star and BLACKPINK rapper Jennie wore their custom bodysuit for her NPOP stage performance. The cropped red top serves as a base layer for Jennie’s outfit, accessorized with Y2K-esque sunglasses, necklaces and boots.
If you’re curious about how to style a red bodysuit, the combinations are endless, and you can play with different color palettes and patterns. One option is to pair it with high-waisted jeans or a mini skirt. You can also wear it underneath a blazer or jacket in the same color for a more polished look–just like Jennie!
Mesh Ballet Flats from Hue Manila
Dainty and just a bit cheeky, classic mesh flats like these from Hue Manila are a great place to start if you’re brand new to the trend. Whether you go strapless or opt for Mary Janes, switching up the usual leather or satin adds a distinctly feminine edge to any outfit. Thankfully, there’s now a new option for every wardrobe and mood!
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Charm necklace from Gabbie Jewelry
While quiet luxury was the trend across jewelry and fashion at large in 2023, this year had decidedly taken a turn for more maximalist pastures.
Charm necklaces began to hit a fever pitch late last year, and they’ve grown as celebs and influencers embrace the trend while brands continue to innovate. They come as part of a wider rise of charms and personalization across bags, sneakers, and more, unapologetically moving in a more-is-more direction following an era of quiet luxury dominance.
To embrace the playfulness of charms, try Gabbie Jewelry, where you can build your own necklace and choose charms across its initial, birthstone, travel, Filipino, out of this world, nature, and just for fun categories.
Pad paper barong from Daryl Maat
Known for his whimsical and fun reinterpretation of the traditional barong, Daryl Maat’s designs are adorned with cool kiddie illustrations. With a subtle nod to local dressing traditions, this barong encourages you to express your personal style. Layer, mix and match, dress it up or dress it down, it’s about time to wear the barong even on your casual days.
Hand-woven bags from Capricho
Hand-woven bags are set to have a major moment especially this summer season. Actually, the moment has already begun, for that matter. The right one is more than a fashion statement, it’s an investment piece that can take any ensemble from casual to chic.
Available in different shapes and sizes, we love how the Capricho bags are traditional looking with their unique solihiya pattern. Their lightweight, open-air structure gives the trend a fun twist.
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