Fashion roundup: Upgrade your holiday 'fits with stylish, sustainable pieces
We’re at the last month of the year, now is the time to show your most stylish self.
2024 is undeniably stressful. More than what’s happening in our personal lives, several national events have collectively affected us. But despite it all, we all deserve a treat for making it through the year.
This December, brands have focused on sustainability and fashionable pieces you can enjoy beyond the holiday season. From Vans’ nostalgic Old Skool to TOPTEN10's casual pieces, here are the latest fashion drops worth checking out.
Puma PMNFT Home Kits
Raise your flag with PUMA’s newest collection dedicated to the Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT).
The PMNFT’s home kit was inspired by the stunning colorway of the Philippine sunrise, featuring a dual blue tones that represent the meeting of the sky and the sea. The bold red accents, meanwhile, are inspired by the morning sun, serving as an “emblem of hope and strength.”
Meanwhile, the PMNFT’s away kit features broken blue lines inspired by the northeast monsoon, or “Amihan” and southwest monsoon, or “Habagat,” which are metaphors for the Filipino spirit.
The collection is made of at least 95% recycled materials, including PUMA’s high-performing CLOUDSPUN fabric, a custom-milled performance poly and spandex blend, and dryCELL performance technology which gives that light and fresh feeling amid heavy workouts, or intense games.
The kits will serve as the official uniform of the team for the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024. Football fans may also avail themselves of the special collection starting Dec. 7 at PUMA stores in Glorietta, Shangri-La, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Gateway Mall, Trinoma, SM North EDSA, Bootcamp, and PUMA.com, and Dec. 10 at PUMA Ayala Cebu and PUMA Ayala Capitol Central in Bacolod.
Love, Bonito opens in Power Plant Mall
Love, Bonito is expanding in the Philippines with the opening of its second branch in Makati.
The Singapore-based fashion label is set to open another store in Power Plant Mall in Rockwell this Dec. 12, and it features Love, Bonito’s Festive Collection.
The latest collection screams luxury with its shimmering sequins, satin, and metallic knits, made even more stylish with asymmetrical drapes and sleek, bias-cut silhouettes. For timeless pieces, the fashion brand is bringing back its bestselling Signature pieces in bold red.
The newest collection is now available on its website and physical stores at Greenbelt 3 and Power Plant Mall from Dec. 12 onwards.
The first 50 customers shopping in Power Plant Mall on Dec. 14 from noon onwards can enjoy a free M Bakery Holiday Cupcake.
You can also get a free Pedal Cafe coffee with every purchase, or score a free limited-edition Love, Bonito Mini Ruched Pouch with a minimum spend of P6,000, which you can also customize for free with Solasta Jewelry charms.
If you buy online, you are entitled to a free Solasta Jewelry charm bracelet with a minimum spend of P4,800.
Uniqlo x SpongeBob SquarePants
Are you a Spongebob kid? Uniqlo is giving a twist to the beloved cartoon character with its special collaboration with fashion brand Cactus Plant Flea Market.
Known for their unconventional yet interesting style, the Japanese fashion brand has incorporated its signature “double vision” motif to Spongebob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, and the rest of the characters from SpongeBob SquarePants.
Cop the limited-edition t-shirts, hoodies, and toys at All UNIQLO stores in the Philippines and its website. The cap, meanwhile, is available at select stores.
TOPTEN10 is now in the Philippines
South Korean clothing brand TOPTEN10 is now here in the Philippines! With an emphasis on simple, clean lines and a versatile color palette, TOPTEN10’s pieces promise to be high-quality, versatile and easy to mix and match, offering a range of basic from activewear, workwear, and even kids' apparel.
Check out their pieces on its branches at SM Mall Of Asia and Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2.
You can also have the chance to win a trip to South Korea when you have a minimum single-receipt purchase of P3,500 until Dec. 15. Winners will be announced on Christmas Day.
You can also get a curated, custom carabiner keychain with two extra charms for a minimum single-receipt purchase of P2,500 when you buy at their store at SM Mall of Asia.
COS limited-edition capsule collection
Check out COS’ limited-edition capsule collection inspired by the work of Californian photographer Chris Perani.
The 24-piece collection draws inspiration from Perani’s photographs of nature, such as the texture of minerals and the multi-colored, iridescent scales of the butterfly wing, brought to life once more in wardrobe stables, available in womenswear, menswear, and accessories.
The limited-edition collection is available online at the COS Store in SM Aura Premier.
Meridian Fall-Winter ‘24 collection
Ingersoll
SEVENFRIDAY’s Free-D series
Orient's Solar-Powered watches
Ingersoll
SEVENFRIDAY’s Free-D series
Orient's Solar-Powered watches
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Up your streetwear game and check out Meridian’s limited-edition watches for their Fall-Winter ‘24 collection, available in variations of Street Meets Elite, SEVENFRIDAY’s Free-D series, and the classic styles of Ingersoll, dubbed the “True Original,” and Orient.
Check out the collection in stores at Glorietta 4 and Greenhills.
Melissa Frizzante Collection
Add a pop of color to your holiday outfits with Melissa’s latest Frizzante Collection which features Melissa Possession, which has the ever-classic silhouette of the original jelly sandal popular in the 1990s.
The footwear is available in a color palette of red, dark pink, and clear pink, and comes with interesting names Don’t Worry Be Berry, Jelly Spritz, and Watermelon Haze.
Apart from its cutesy design, the new collection boasts innovation and sustainability as it is made from 100% recyclable PVC called Melflex, giving that comfort and style to your parties or quick errands.
Get yours on its official website and in stores located in Shangri-La Plaza Main Wing, Glorietta 4, Uptown Mall BGC, SM Aura, Alabang Town Center, SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Manila, SM North Edsa, TriNoma, Robinsons Magnolia and other branches in provincial malls.
Adidas CRAZYQUICK Padel collection
Adidas has launched its CRAZYQUICK Padel collection, the first dedicated range of Padel footwear.
One of the two in the collection, CRAZYQUICK Boost Padel, features a lightweight and breathable design that offers enhanced stability, cushioning, and energy return. It also has exciting colorways—black, white, and lucid red colors for the men’s model and metallic silver, and lucid red and lucid pink colors for the women’s model.
The COURTQUICK Padel, meanwhile, features a lightweight and breathable upper, providing durability and lateral stability in intense games. It also has a Cloud Foam+ midsole and adiwear rubber outsole, which gives you comfort and support during games.
The latest collection is now available in their physical stores and online via the website.
Vans Old Skool Low Pro
Carry a nostalgic style in your outfits as Vans brings back its Old Skool Low Pro. The shoes, now enhanced with a refined, slimmer profile, are available in five different colorways–Red Gum, Green Gum, True Blue Gum, Black Marshmallow White, and White Marshmallow.
The collection is available in Metro Manila stores at ATC, Festival, Gateway, Glorietta 3, Greenhills, SM Fairview, SM Megamall, SM MOA, SM North Edsa, SM Southmall, and Trinoma. It is also available in regional stores at Ayala Cebu, Marquee Mall, SM Bacolod, SM Baguio, SM Batangas, SM City Cebu, SM City Clark, SM Iloilo, Seaside Cebu, and SM Sta. Rosa.
