Cover Check out these local unisex clothing brands (Photo: Instagram / @fortunewwd, @johnnyswearalls, @fortunewwd, @suot.natin; stylised with Canva)
Check out these local unisex clothing brands (Photo: Instagram / @fortunewwd, @johnnyswearalls, @fortunewwd, @suot.natin; stylised with Canva)
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These local unisex brands help redefine what it means to be stylish today.
It’s a commonly acknowledged fact that fashion’s main objective lies in self-expression. Clothing liberates, and finding your own personal style is a reflection of self-assurance. The rising popularity of gender-neutral clothing brands is just proof of that.
We may prefer certain silhouettes that are more feminine or masculine, but for these unisex brands, gender bias is an afterthought. Instead, they focus on quality clothing that embraces individuality and celebrates the freedom of feeling comfortable in one’s own skin.
We’ve rounded up several local clothing brands with unisex designs:
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Johnny’s Wear-Alls
With a mission to “deliver 100 per cent useful products”, Johnny’s Wear-Alls offers high-quality clothing meant for any individual and any occasion. Clothes are made in small batches and range from classic Oxford button-downs to canvas work jackets.
Rafikimono
Rafikimono selects fabrics from around the world to deliver stylish, comfortable, and unique leisurewear. Its trademark robes are relaxed and roomy, capable of adapting to a wide range of body types.
Fortune WWD
Noted for its seemingly infinite selection of streetwear options, Fortune WWD aims to push the boundaries of what clothing can be. The brand does this by utilising local craftsmanship and reinventing and revisiting its pieces as part of its creative process.
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Construction Layers
Founded in 2019, Construction Layers aims to produce garments through recontextualising materials, granting them new meaning. Unique materials, from Italian cheesecloth to fringe jacquard, result in singular creations such as their ruched messenger bags and pleated newsboy-style hats.
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Proudrace
Streetwear brand Proudrace specialises in one-of-a-kind pieces made from deadstock fabrics. Its concept is rooted in the local underground scene. The brand experiments with oversized proportions and deconstructed assemblage, resulting in an offbeat and unapologetically Filipino aesthetic.
Suot
Suot proudly produces free-size and unisex clothing, recognised by contrasting shapes. The brand also prioritises sustainability, with certain items handmade using fabric scraps to create something new and just as sentimental.
Sports Paradise
As its name implies, Sports Paradise merges tropical living with athleticwear, a response to the Filipinos’ endless fascination with sports. Their shorts are made of deadstock fabric with inclusive sizing in mind and are released in limited drops.
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Julianna has been interested in leading a literary life since she first read Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess at eight. Before working with Tatler, she was an archive intern at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York. She is a textbook Pisces who devotes most of her spare time to her crochet projects, watching classic films, and going through her never-ending pile of unread books. She studied creative writing, global literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. Toni Morrison, Nora Ephron, Clarice Lispector and Jia Tolentino are among her all-time favourite writers.
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Julianna writes about fashion, beauty, sustainability, and the arts. She is always keen on conducting interviews with talented women who are changing the game in their respective fields.
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