PENSHOPPE Designer Lab Launches Its First-Ever Collaboration with Chicago-Based Fashion Brand Abakada

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — October 21, 2026 — PENSHOPPE officially launches its first-ever  PENSHOPPE Designer Lab collaboration with ABAKADA, bringing the much-anticipated limited-edition  collection to consumers nationwide. 

First previewed during the recent PURVEYR event, the collaboration marks a new chapter for  PENSHOPPE Designer Lab, an initiative that creates space for fresh ideas, creative perspectives, and  meaningful collaborations in fashion. 

For its inaugural Designer Lab partnership, PENSHOPPE teams up with ABAKADA, a Filipino-owned,  Chicago-based retail and creative brand known for its contemporary take on Filipino identity and culture.  The collaboration connects Chicago streetwear with Manila’s fashion landscape, bringing together two  creative perspectives shaped by Filipino culture, community, and a global outlook.

The resulting collection features 23 limited-edition pieces that reinterpret familiar PENSHOPPE codes  through ABAKADA’s distinct lens. Drawing inspiration from Chicago streetwear, Filipino identity, and the  energy of Manila, the collection presents contemporary takes on everyday staples, including relaxed T shirts, pullovers, hoodies, mesh jerseys, resort shirts, and varsity jackets. 

The pieces reflect the meeting point between Chicago’s streetwear culture and Manila’s dynamic, youthful  style, creating a collection that feels both rooted and globally relevant. Familiar PENSHOPPE silhouettes  are given a new perspective through ABAKADA’s approach to design, resulting in pieces that celebrate  Filipino creativity while speaking to a generation that moves fluidly between local and global influences. 

More than a collaboration, PENSHOPPE Designer Lab reflects the brand’s commitment to creating space  for new ideas and perspectives in fashion. By working with emerging and established creative voices, the  initiative provides a platform for Filipino creativity to reach audiences both locally and globally. 

“Through Designer Lab, we want to continue creating opportunities for collaboration and new creative  perspectives. Our partnership with ABAKADA allows us to look at PENSHOPPE through a different lens 

while celebrating the Filipino creativity that continues to shape fashion today.” said Mr. Brandon Liu, Vice  President of Penshoppe and OXGN.

THE COLLECTION 

The PENSHOPPE x ABAKADA Designer Lab collection features 23 limited-edition pieces, with prices  ranging from PHP 599 to PHP 5,499. 

The PENSHOPPE x ABAKADA Designer Lab collection will be available at selected PENSHOPPE stores  nationwide, giving consumers across the country the opportunity to discover and shop for the limited edition collection.  

WHERE TO SHOP 

The PENSHOPPE x ABAKADA Designer Lab collection will be available at select PENSHOPPE stores  nationwide, including: 

∙ SM Fairview 

∙ Festival Mall Alabang 

∙ SM City Cebu 

∙ SM Pampanga 

∙ Ayala Center Cebu 

∙ SM Mall of Asia 

∙ SM North EDSA 

∙ SM Megamall 

∙ SM Lanang 

∙ Ayala Glorietta 

∙ SM Clark 

∙ One Ayala 

Availability may vary by location and while supplies last. 

For more information and updates, follow PENSHOPPE at @penshoppe and ABAKADA at @abkdco on their official social media channels, and visit the official PENSHOPPE website at penshoppe.com.