Fashion roundup: Functional, timeless fashion pieces to check out this November

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.  

Coach  

For the Fall collection, Coach advocates authentic self-expression with their “Unlock Your Courage” campaign with new global ambassadors such as Elle Fanning, Charles Melton, and Youngji Lee, among others.

Radiating the brand’s grounding purpose of the Courage to Be Real, show your authentic chic self with their Brooklyn Bag or Tabby Bag, or cop their functional yet stylish Hitch Backpack.

Good news for Filipino patrons: You can now easily check out their latest releases at the Rustan’s Makati which has a fresh, sophisticated decor, and open-design concept that gives that inviting space to shoppers. For its launch, you get to see their Holiday 2024 collection by Creative Director Stuart Vevers. 

Customers can participate in a fun claw machine game and with each sign-up, they have the chance to win prizes such as Coach card holders, discount vouchers, hang tags, and sticker sheets.

Coach Rustan’s Makati store is located on Level 1, Ayala Center, open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  

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 gives 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 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 

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 

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. 

Kering 

Looking for a go-to store to get your favorite luxury brands? Kering brings you all the timeless pieces from powerhouse luxury brands.

For their Fall/Winter 2024 Eyewear Collection, the luxury group features the latest releases from renowned luxury brands namely Cartier, which boasts their Trinity 100th Anniversary edition, which is available in classic colors such as rose, yellow, and platinum finishes. There’s also the Santos de Cartier models inspired by their 1904 Santos watch. If old money fashion is your aesthetic, check out the Première de Cartier and Panthère de Cartie collections which have that ‘80s charm with enamel accents and godron motifs, feline-inspired details, and glossy enamel medallion for their Double C models.

Dunhill will also boast its 130 years of heritage as displayed on its timeless, vintage-inspired collection, made from faceted acetate and lightweight titanium. Gucci promises to be the “cherry on top” of your playful yet sophisticated outfits with its classic and vibrant colors, with matte, shiny, and transparent finishes enhancing oversized geometric shapes in the latest collection. It also has Gucci’s iconic symbols in metallic embellishments, embossed scripts, and the Interlocking G logo in various styles.  

Maui Jim makes its debut in Kering Eyewear with its “Ekahi” collection, which features Hawaiian-inspired designs in versatile shapes and vibrant colors. The eyewear is also equipped with their PolarizedPlus2 lens technology and UV protection without compromising its color, clarity, and durability. The collection has three different categories namely MauiPure, MauiBrilliant, and SuperThin Glass.

Montblanc promises timeless elegance and comfort with its latest collection inspired by the 100th anniversary of the Meisterstück, featuring slim contours, Snowcap emblems, and refined metal accents.

For Saint Laurent, its creative director Anthony Vaccarello is putting a spotlight on the balance of sophisticated and edgy looks, timeless silhouettes, and refined details. Each piece is made of metal embellished with the Saint Laurent logo on retro-inspired designs, with vintage logo versions on bold acetate frames. 

Puma completes the perfect streetwear for athletes and urban enthusiasts. The collection features dynamic shapes and vibrant details with the Running theme showcasing fresh color options and HDR (High Dynamic Range) polycarbonate lenses for optimal vision, perfectly combining the vintage charm and modern design.