Fashion roundup: Functional, timeless fashion pieces to check out this November
It’s nearing the end of the year, but fashion brands are not slowing down in releasing quality and aesthetic staples to help you in your holiday OOTDs.
From the fancy jewelry pieces from Bulgari, the comeback Low Pro pair of Vans, to Uniqlo’s functional staples, brands have focused on launching products that are timeless and functional, allowing you to keep them for a long time.
If you’re on an early Christmas shopping trip and are looking for the perfect gift to give to yourself or loved ones, PhilSTAR L!fe has rounded up the freshest drops this November. Read on.
Bulgari
Stand out with timeless pieces in your fancy gatherings with Bulgari’s High Jewelry Collection and High-End Watches.
Some of the highlights of the collection include the Serpenti which exudes that powerful aura with its special sinuous silhouette and tactile texture and the breathtaking pieces of Roman Wonders including the Tribute to Paris necklace, Emerald Ode ring, and Eden enchantment necklace.
Meanwhile, Color Treasures highlights vibrant gemstones within elegant rose gold and white gold chains. For watch aficionados, check out the High-End Watches including the Secret Watches (Serpenti and Monete) and the classic and timeless look of Octo Watches.
These chic pieces are available in Bulgari boutiques in Cebu, Makati, and Manila or on its official website.
Kate Spade
For its Fall 2024 collection, Kate Spade New York introduces its sophisticated bags featuring its identifier, the spade icon.
Introduced by actresses Taraji P. Henson, Nicola Coughlan, and Marsai Martin, this season’s campaign features the ever-classy look of the Spade Flower Jacquard handbag. The pieces are carefully curated for a lasting look, keeping it simple with their signature charms and patterns.
Gift yourself a new handbag and find the new collection at Stores Specialists Inc. branches at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, Power Plant Mall, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza, and Rustan’s Cebu.
Sperry x Palmes
Is sporty chic your aesthetic? Sperry has teamed up with fashion brand Palmes Tennis Society to create a sneaker that perfectly blends retro and modern styles.
The Racquet Oxford features an off-white canvas with dark green accents on the shoe cap and sole. It also has a suede texture that gives that retro vibe equipped with Sperry’s Wave-Siping sole technology that offers that reliable grip.
Its neutral color and classic style can be easily mixed and matched with your classic tops with denim or neutral-colored pants. You can also play with it in vibrant staples for that retro funky look.
Grab a pair on Sperry’s official website and branches nationwide, including SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Glorietta 3, Sperry/Keds Festival Mall, Sperry Robinsons Manila, Sperry SM Aura, and more.
Vans
For your streetwear look, Vans is bringing back its iconic Authentic Low Pro in a sleeker, ultra-thin sole. It is available in classic black/white, denim, and verdant green.
The Low Pro features a textured upper that subtly elevates its minimalist design and giving a fresh look to its iconic silhouette.
This pair is available in all Vans stores nationwide and official online stores.
Adidas
Get your Adidas essentials at its biker-friendly factory outlet recently that opened in Paseo Laguna—the brand’s first-ever two-story factory outlet.
Putting a focus on convenience and sustainability, the factory outlet offers a vast selection of discounted footwear, apparel, and accessories. For active shoppers, there’s also parking for bikes, making it a perfect one-stop shop for your apparel and accessory needs.
Enjoy their exclusive discounts of up to 70% off on selected items, 50% off on apparel and accessories, and the Buy One, Get One for footwear.
Levi’s
Levi's revamped store at SM Makati.
Levi's revamped store at SM Makati.
Levi's revamped store at SM Makati.
Levi's revamped store at SM Makati.
Levi's revamped store at SM Makati.
Levi's revamped store at SM Makati.
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For Southies, check out Levi’s revamped Next-Gen store at SM Makati which features a vast selection of items, and advanced digital features, and the Levi’s Tailor Shop which will feature an artist for your customization needs—a unique service you can also find in select premium SM Supermalls where you can add patches, embroidery, and other personal touches in your classic denim pieces.
Uniqlo
This amihan season, check out Uniqlo’s Knitwear Collection. Check out their chic sweaters, lightweight cardigans with UV Protection, striped short jackets, blouses, and more so you can keep yourself warm without compromising your style.
The collection is available in neutral colors, so you can mix and match it to whatever look you like.
Check out the latest collection on their stores nationwide and online.
SOLÁ
Women's Sculpting line
Men's Sculpting line
Hugging line
Ora firming body lotion
Women's Sculpting line
Men's Sculpting line
Hugging line
Ora firming body lotion
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Support local and get your shapewear at Kylie Verzosa’s SOLÁ, which recently opened its pop-up store at One Ayala, Makati on Nov. 12 and will run until Jan. 3, 2025. Customers can explore the products up close and personal, allowing them to feel the staples, as well as get expert advice if they’re struggling to find a piece that perfectly complements their body type.
Available at the pop-up is the Mercury Collection Dawn, a Women's Sculpting line that has five signature pieces namely Sculpting Classic Shapewear Bodysuit, Sculpting Strapless Shapewear Bodysuit, Sculpting Mid-Thigh Shapewear Bodysuit, Sculpting High-Waisted Shapewear Brief, and Sculpting High-Waisted Shapewear Shorts available in six sizes.
Mercury Collection Dus for Men's Sculpting line includes the Hugging Line, which offers medium compression body support. This line features the Hugging Halter Neck Shapewear Bodysuit, Hugging Shortsleeve Shapewear, and Hugging Square Neck Shapewear Bodysuit, all available in four sizes.
Other than the shapewear, the brand also launched ōra by SOLÁ a Firming Body Lotion for your skincare.
With its principle of “Shapewear but Make it Lotion,” the newest product promises not only to enhance your skin’s firmness, but to also tone, brighten, and moisturize it as part of your self-care available in three scents of BRB, MOOD, and MOTHERSHIP. You can get early dibs by pre-ordering on the website until Nov. 21; You can also score special freebies when you present your pre-order receipt when picking up your items at the pop-up store.
mWell UAAP watches
If you’re looking for UAAP merch that’s functional, mWell has launched its special edition UAAP watches just in time for the most-awaited collegiate competition.
The watches are available in eight colors representing the eight universities of the association namely the University of the Philippines (UP), Adamson University (AdU), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), De La Salle University (DLSU), Far Eastern University (FEU), National University (NU), University of the East (UE), and University of Santo Tomas (UST).
The Power and Prestige Sport watches have the capability of monitoring your health, like the blood pressure and heart rate monitor. It can also be paired with their mWell app so you can record your daily activities, like exercise, light activity, sedentary time, and step count.
The watch, which is also water-resistant, is equipped with a battery that can last up to seven days.
Get yours via mWell app eShop or via its official website.