12 Global Filipino Brands And Designers You Should Know Now
Look at how these international designers integrate their Filipino roots into their work!
Fashion is a mode of story-telling and expression. From Natori's alluring designer lingerie, Mestiza New York's contemporary eveningwear, Rhuigi Villaseñor's revolutionary take on streetwear, to the world class creations of Michael Cinco, Monique Lhuillier, Furne Amato, Rian Fernandez and more, a large part of the philosophies of these Filipino brands and designers are attributed to their roots in the Philippines.
These global brands and designers take their individual ideas alongside their Filipino heritage in order to create everyday pieces and wearable art. And each piece is artistically designed to elevate what it means to be creative and fashion-forward. With their huge influence abroad, they have truly helped put Filipino craftsmanship on the map.
Take a look at the gallery down below to see our curated list of internationally known Filipino brands and designers.
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Aranaz
Aranáz is a luxury accessory brand that creates handmade accessories to encourage and promote Filipino heritage and craftsmanship. Their selection can be viewed at aranaz.ph.
Cambio & Co.
The jewelry and accessory brand Cambio & Co distributes pieces crafted and designed in the Philippines primarily in Canada and USA. Take a look at their stories and products at www.shopcambio.co.
Natori
Natori offers a wide range of intimates from lingerie to sleepwear and is meant to bring enrichment to its consumers’ lives. This sustainable Filipino brand is available at www.natori.com.
Rafe
Rafe New York was founded by Rafe Totengco. He designs minaudieres and clutches that exemplify the meaning of detailed workmanship and heritage. These architectural pieces can be found on www.rafe.com.
Charina Sarte
Paris-based Filipina Charina Sarte founded her brand with the intent to create clothing perfectly suited for the tropical sun. You can buy her colorful selection at charinasarte.com.
Mestiza New York
Mestiza New York is a slow fashion brand created by Filipinas Alessandra Perez-Rubio & Louisa Rechter-Takacs. Their wide array of elegant dresses and gowns can be shopped at mestizanewyork.com.
Harlan + Holden
Founded in 2015, Harlan + Holden creates everyday clothing designed with hints of innovation amidst its modern minimalism. Shop their clothing pieces at harlanholden.com.
Rhude
The Los Angeles clothing brand Rhude has Rhuigi Villaseñor at its heart and focuses on creating luxury streetwear pieces. Shop both their men and women’s collections at rh-ude.com.
Michael Cinco
Beloved by the fashion world, Michael Cinco creates breathtaking artistic designs for both men and women that never cease to amaze. To check out his work and RTW collection visit michaelcinco.com.
Amato Couture
The Avant Garde label Amato Couture was founded in 2002 in the UAE. Amato Couture is a collaboration between Filipino designer Furne One and textile expert, Rashi Ali. Check out their out of this world designs at www.amatocouture.com.
Monique Lhuillier
Monique Lhuillier is a Filipina designer based in Los Angeles whose collections revolve around glamour and bridal dressing. Check her custom designs and RTW line at moniquelhuillier.com.
Rian Fernandez
Rian Fernandez designs stunningly gorgeous gowns, one of which was worn by Miss USA at the recent Miss Universe pageant. To view and inquire about his work check him out on instagram @rianfernandez888.
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