Here are five Filipino brands essential to your summer wardrobe, guaranteed to keep you looking chic while staying cool.
Dressing up for the scorching heat can be a hassle. Putting together outfits that are both cute and suitable for the excruciating Filipino weather proves to be a daunting task. In times of intense heat, comfort often takes precedence over style. However, looking chic in this blazing heat isn’t impossible.
One way to stay stylish without compromising comfort is by supporting local brands. Wearing clothes designed and made by Filipinos for Filipinos makes perfect sense, as no one understands the experience of being in the same sun-drench boat as fellow Filipinos. These designers have firsthand experience of how hot and humid it is in the Philippines, which is why their brands focus on ensuring that style is never sacrificed for comfort.
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Comfort and Intention
Roko Arceo’s Maligaya Clothing Co. is a summer wardrobe must-have. The brand’s design ethos focuses on sustainability by using scrapped fabrics or vintage linens, while staying true to Filipino heritage by giving their garments a Pinoy twist. The brand uses light and breathable fabrics in its contemporary designs, perfect for staying chic in the summer heat.
Dresses from Maligaya Clothing Co. / Photos from Instagram @maligayaclothingco
Summer Pop-up
Looking for a dress for your beach trip? Look no further—Sari Lazaro has just opened her pop-up store at Rockwell. Her new summer collection addresses the dilemma of looking stylish while staying cool, with dresses and tops crafted from Filipino-made woven textiles designed for the tropical climate.
Sara Lazaro’s Summer collection / Photos courtesy of Sari Lazaro
Feminine Craftsmanship
Casual and feminine are two words that best describe Isa the Label’s design aesthetic. Founded in 2024 by then-17-year-old Ysabel, this local brand has continuously gained a cult following. Its cute sets and the Presko line are all Filipino-made, crafted from light and breathable fabrics.
The Presko collection by Isa the Label / Photos from Instagram @isathelabelph
For Daily Use
Kaddadía is a brand that champions body positivity. Their design philosophy revolves around the ever-changing shape of a person’s body. Aside from their amazing mission, Kaddadía also designs with intention. Their silhouettes are often flowy and casual, perfect for looking polished and chic on a daily basis, while staying cool.
Flowy and breathable pieces from Kaddadía / Photos from Instagram @kaddadia
Light And Custom
By Enye is a brand that emphasizes contemporary Filipino design. Each piece is custom-made to fit your size and preferences perfectly. Moreover, the brand uses fabrics like linen and silk organdy, both renowned for their breathability and lightness.
Pieces from ñ (By Enye) / Photos from Instagram @by.enye
Banner photo courtesy of Sari Lazaro.
