WHILE suit and tie is a classic look that can be pulled off in different styles, Filipino men can spice up their wardrobe with homegrown pieces.
Rustan’s offers unique outfits from the freshest barong brands created by designers who flaunt their artistic flair but still embody the Filipino culture – making a perfect piece fit for the modern man to wear every day.
Anton Medalla wearing Andres patchwork polo in white by Viña Romero. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Through his creative and premium garments, Kelvin Morales breaks barriers by contesting society’s idealized standards of beauty, focusing on artistic narratives and highlighting peculiar forms in clothing, inspired by quaint pieces from everyday life.
For a cheeky ensemble, Randolf pokes fun at the obsessive pop culture through clothing. With its bold colors and witty designs, designer RJ Santos draws inspiration from ’90s music videos and humor surrounding local pop culture.
With her designs rooted in structured femininity and masculinity, Viña Romero redefines her pieces to suit any age, body type, and market as she combines the clean lines and bold characteristics of menswear with the graceful and delicate features of womenswear to create a new perspective on gender norms in the sartorial world.
With the versatile nature of the soft and diaphanous piña fiber, queen of the Philippine textiles, Aklan-based piña weaver Raquel utilizes the material to create luxuriant pieces that are as easy to wear as they are beautiful to look at.
Filipino clothing brand Barong 2, which has been in the embroidery industry for over 43 years, continues to make waves in the market today as it commits to drawing more ideas and styles from the Philippine heritage.
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