Fashion roundup: Fresh, easy staples you must add to your closet

Finally opening its first store in the Philippines, Lyn treats the fashionista in you with edgy but timeless bags from their Spring 2024 collection. 

If you’re looking for a sleek and high quality bag in your formal fits, get yourself a Taryn bag. Not only it is pretty, but it is also functional with its spacious main compartment and detachable handle, perfect for women on the go. Looking for something simple yet sexy? The Moon Infinite bag is for you. Its intricate detail makes you a standout, whether during the day or night. 

Coming this March is their Enola bag—this cute bag perfectly blends sophistication and youth with its cushion details and sleek half-round design.

Don’t just walk—run to SM Mall of Asia and cop Lyn’s chic bags to match your fits. 

DKNY

DKNY offers you a fresh take on denim, Gen Z style. Giving you inspiration for a fresh look is American model Kaia Gerber, the newest face of the brand. 

Under this new collection, the brand introduces its new logo alongside new designs of its OG denim, blazers, trenches, and leather jackets which will spruce up your street-style outfits.  

Cop yours now at Stores Specialists, Inc. Branches at Greenbelt 5, Central Square Mall, Rustan's Shangri-la, Rustan's Cebu, 158 Designers' Boulevard Alabang Town Center, 158 Designers' Boulevard Newport Mall, and soon to open at SM Mall of Asia and TriNoma. 

Uniqlo

Staying true to its simple yet smart-designed staples, Uniqlo’s latest collection puts the spotlight on a clean and casual look. 

The Spring/Summer 2024 collection is another gem for your capsule wardrobe as they opted for neutral hues of natural linen and soft tones like ecru and mauve pink.  

Get comfortable inner-wear with their thinner T-shirts, or rock your sporty fits with their utility pants paired with their bra tops or cargo jackets. 

For more chic staples, the collection also includes a pleated skirt and sheer knit (3D Mesh) you can switch up in style. You don’t have to worry about the summer heat as all staples are made from functional materials of Miracle Air, AIRism, UV Protection, DRY-EX, and Blocktech, which are waterproof, water repellent, breathable, and most of all, quick-drying. 

Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs marks its 40th anniversary with year-long special collaborations with notable names in the industry such as Anna Sui, Alastair Mckimm, Tremaine Emory of Denim Tears Nigo, Pharell, Vaquera, Pat McGrath, and Takashi Murakami, among others.  

Walk the street in style with your friends and head over to Stores Specialists, Inc. Branches at Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, and online at Trunc.ph and Rustans.com.  

Dior

Highlighting the facets of femininity, Dior drops new staples that merge the old and the new. 

One of the staples you must get your hands on is the Abandon dress designed by Christian Dior for the fall-winter 1948 haute couture line, this ensemble subtly unveils the curve of the shoulder for a fierce yet sexy look. 

Complete the look with a Dior Toujours bag that carries the iconic macrocannage motif. Standout and strut the hall with Adiorable pumps. These heels are embellished with white resin beads and straps embracing the ankle and lower leg up to the knee.  

Dior stores are located at Greenbelt 3, SM Makati, and The Shoppes at Solaire. 

Seiko

If you’re building your capsule wardrobe, add Seiko’s limited-edition STAR BAR collection which is perfect for a chic and timeless look. 

Designed by Hisashi Kichi, who recently received a prestigious "Contemporary Master Craftsman" award, these stunning watches boast gradient colors and cloud-like silhouettes that add flair to your looks. 

For men, get the STAR BAR Purple Sunset which has a gradient color of navy to purple for a sleek look, and for ladies, the STAR BAR Pinky Twilight which has a pretty color gradient of light pink to yellow. 

These limited-edition pieces are equipped with automatic movement with manual winding, with water resistance of up to 5 bars. 

Michael Kors

Fancy a luxurious retro vibe for formal nights or overseas vacation? Michael Kors’ 2024 Fall/Winter collection would help you serve all the dapper looks. 

The latest collection merged the sharp sculptural tailoring and languid dressing of the 1930s, the luxurious vibe from the 90s, and the laid-back casual attitude of today’s fashion. 

Neutral hues of brown, black, and ivory plus dusty blush bring life to varying designs of staples, with others perfectly concealing and revealing the best sides of your body.  

Strut the red carpet or the streets with its sleek pumps, stiletto boots, loafers, and oxfords, and pair it up with totes or their new chain-handle Manhattan bag.