From Chicago to Manila, PENSHOPPE Designer Lab’s first collaboration turns Filipino identity into a contemporary streetwear conversation. Filipino identity has never belonged to just one place. It travels with us, changes with its surroundings, and finds new ways to speak. In streetwear, that conversation becomes even more personal. This October, PENSHOPPE opens a new chapter with PENSHOPPE Designer Lab: ABAKADA, a 23-piece limited-edition collaboration with Chicago-based Fil

WOOYOUNG, member of global K-pop group ATEEZ, has been named the first global ambassador of STUDIO TOMBOY, a fashion brand operated by Shinsegae Tomboy Co., Ltd. The partnership follows the successful campaign STUDIO TOMBOY launched with WOOYOUNG early this summer. Products featured by WOOYOUNG in the campaign sold out shortly after release, while his everyday styling, seen through airport appearances and personal social media, also drew significant attention. His individual

MEMO redefines modern workwear for the desk-to-drinks generation, spotlighting real professionals across different industries across the Philippines. MEMO, the modern workwear brand under the Golden ABC portfolio, today launches GOT THE MEMO, its latest campaign built around a simple idea: style shouldn't clock out when the workday does. Running through the end of September, the campaign champions corpcore that doesn't time out, workwear sharp enough for the boardroom and ea

This season, PENSHOPPE opens the doors to Club PENSHOPPE: All Access, introducing the newest members of Club PENSHOPPE alongside a collection inspired by the carefree spirit of '90s youth culture. Since its launch, Club PENSHOPPE has brought together some of the most recognizable local and international personalities, creating a community that celebrates individuality, creativity, and effortless style. More than ambassadors, they embody the spirit of PENSHOPPE, each bri

J. LLOREN EDITIONS is a retail concept developed by designer Jojie Lloren that explores the limitless possibilities at the crossroads of art, fashion, culture, and craft. True to his DNA of nurturing emerging talent, the brand is guided by one clear purpose: to elevate Filipino creativity by transforming original artistic expression and Philippine cultural narratives into collectible, limited edition, ready-to-wear pieces that honor both the maker and wearer. Under the LLORE

Eleven Filipino designers, visiting international celebrities and personalities, and press and content creators from across Southeast Asia converge on the SMX Convention Center at SM Aura Premier for four days built on one founding belief, that fashion belongs to everyone. MANILA, PHILIPPINES — August 5, 2026 — MNL Fashion Week (MNLFW) returns for its second edition this September 3 to 6, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier, McKinley Parkway, Taguig, Metro Ma

OXGN’s new campaign anchors a new SGAMO x Jarreau Vandal fusion track and a three-part collection drop in tribute to budots pioneer DJ Love and the sound's roots in Davao MANILA, Philippines — August 5, 2026 — OXGN, the iconic Philippine streetwear brand launches THE FINAL ROUND, its latest 2026 campaign celebrating the meeting point of music, movement, and streetwear. Anchored by a reimagined budots x hip-hop fusion track created with international DJs SGAMO and Jarreau Van

There are moments that define a career, and then there are moments that define a person. For Maureen Wroblewitz, winning Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 5 was never just about becoming the first Filipina champion. It was about discovering the confidence she had spent years searching for. Born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to a Filipino mother and a German father, Maureen's childhood was anything but conventional. After losing her mother at a young age, her family relocated to Germany

The new collection launches Armor Tech, Cool Tech and Cloud Tech. Purpose-built denim engineered for the way today's consumers live, move and work. MANILA, Philippines — Long recognized as one of the country's defining names in denim, JAG enters its next chapter with the launch of Denim Technology—a collection engineered to meet the evolving lifestyles of today's consumers through innovation in performance, comfort and durability. Fronted by award-winning actor Daniel Padil

From July 30 to August 2, ArteFino’s “Isang Dekada” will unveil a trade fair experience that is worldclass, future-forward yet deeply rooted on Filipino heritage Dekada is a theme that captures the ArteFino journey from the time the movement first spread its wings in 2017 to the present day. It is an idea that mirrors heritage in continuous motion–always evolving, innovating, finding new forms and voices. To mark 10 years of sparking meaningful conversations, uplifting local

PHILIPPINES— At SoFA Design Institute, the balance between tradition and innovation lies at the heart of its design education, encouraging students to create work that is not only visually compelling, but also grounded in identity, and purpose. As Filipino design continues to gain recognition on the global stage, a new generation of designers is finding meaningful ways to honor the country's rich cultural heritage while shaping its creative future. This vision came to life th

It has been three decades since bitagcol’s first foray into fashion. Her creative journey began in 1996 on the runways and on the set of the most iconic images in Philippine fashion. Life as a model brought her to the world’s fashion capitals and into the ateliers of the region’s most revered designers. But more importantly, it lured her behind the scenes, into the world of photography. Every phase in bitagcol’s life and career has seamlessly flowed into the next with incred

Lev Rodriguez, Marj Ramos-Clemente, and Iris Ocampo came together for SOFA Design Dialogues, a conversation that peeled back the polished surface of the creative industries to reveal the real stories behind successful careers. Instead of formal presentations, the event embraced candid discussion, inviting students, aspiring creatives, career shifters, and parents into an honest exchange about passion, uncertainty, and the realities of working in design. The morning opened wit

MoCAF, the Modern and Contemporary Art Festival, marks its fifth consecutive edition since its founding in 2022. MoCAF 2026 will feature an expanded lineup of over 50 local and international galleries, a range of new and continuing programs, and partnerships across the arts, food, and beverage industries, making it the largest and most ambitious edition of the festival to date.

Filipino Footwear Steps Into the Global Stage Through the 1st National Footwear Design Competition The Philippine footwear industry marked a defining moment with the launch of the 1st National Footwear Design Competition, titled “Hakbang at Habi | Where Every Stitch Tells a Story.” More than a design contest, it became a national platform where craftsmanship, culture, and innovation converged into a shared creative language. Organized by the Filipino Footwear Alliance Associa

Photographer & Stylist: Ron Ben Model: Nadia — TWO management. Freddy — NEXT management Eugene — NEXT management Assistant: Jofre Francisco and Miah McCarthy

Kael Street exists in the space between nostalgia and modernity, transforming forgotten textiles, vintage fabrics, and delicate embroidery into pieces that feel deeply personal. Rooted in storytelling and slow craftsmanship, the brand creates garments that carry warmth, memory, and a sense of history, proving that fashion can be both wearable and emotional. Inspired by fashion history, cinema, and the romance of past eras, Kael Street embraces intuitive creation over fast-mov

PHOTOGRAPHER: Wilmark Jolindon STYLIST & ART DIRECTOR: Hillary Lee MAKEUP: Janell Capuchino HAIR: G Mande MODELS: Erica Lau of Mercator & Kevin Cantos PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: Dennis Sulit CLOTHES: Celina delos Reyes, HA.MÜ Mood & Lean Profeta SPECIAL THANKS: Zoomburst Photo Studio, Jovie Sta. Ana, & Mary Faye Murphy

In a practice where tradition meets scientific inquiry, color becomes less of a fixed outcome and more of an evolving conversation between material, environment, and time. For Mariton Villanueva, founder of Himaya by Mariton Villanueva, botanical dyeing is not simply a craft rooted in heritage, but a living laboratory where experimentation and unpredictability shape every result. Her process begins with research. References like Gampol, a documentation of traditional Philippi

For the mind behind Viktor, leather has never been about excess. It is about permanence, protection, and identity. While the Manila-based label first earned recognition for its premium custom denim, it is through leather that the brand reveals its sharpest edge, transforming a material often associated with rebellion into something architectural, intimate, and deeply personal. Long before Viktor existed, fashion already played a defining role in his life. A graduate of Univer