The 23-piece limited-edition collection brings ABAKADA’s Filipino streetwear identity from Chicago to Manila as PENSHOPPE celebrates its 40th anniversary.
The PENSHOPPE and ABAKADA collaboration is bringing a Chicago-rooted expression of Filipino streetwear to Manila. Launching in October 2026, the 23-piece limited-edition collection marks the debut of PENSHOPPE Designer Lab, a new creative platform developed to bring the fashion brand closer to distinct creative voices. The inaugural collection also arrives as PENSHOPPE celebrates its 40th anniversary. Through Designer Lab, the homegrown brand will explore new perspectives in fashion through a series of limited-edition releases.
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The Story Behind The PENSHOPPE ABAKADA Collaboration
Founded by Arvin Boyon and Calvin Calma in 2018, ABAKADA began as a Filipino streetwear label in Chicago. The brand incorporates Filipino heritage, language, and cultural references into contemporary designs, building an identity influenced by both its roots and the Filipino experience.
What began as a brand that operated from an apartment complex has since grown into a name whose collections sell out within hours, with a retail shop of its own, major collaborations (including one with the Chicago Bulls), and a growing roster of fans that includes sports stars like Jalen Green of the Phoenix Suns and Camryn Bynum of the Indianapolis Colts.
For its collaboration with PENSHOPPE, ABAKADA brings its perspective into a collection of sporty, streetwear-inspired silhouettes. The line combines the Chicago-based label’s Filipino-rooted design language with PENSHOPPE’s accessible approach to fashion. The partnership gives ABAKADA a larger platform in the Philippines while introducing Designer Lab’s purpose: creating space for Filipino creativity and new fashion perspectives. It also reflects how cultural identity can travel across borders, taking on different expressions while remaining connected to where it began.
When And Where To Shop The PENSHOPPE ABAKADA Collection
PENSHOPPE Designer Lab: ABAKADA will officially launch in October 2026 through the PENSHOPPE App and select PENSHOPPE stores nationwide. Before the full release, shoppers can get an exclusive first look at select pieces during PURVEYR Fair on September 12 and 13 at the World Trade Center Tent, Pasay. These pieces will also be available for pre-order at the event.
For more information, follow PENSHOPPE social media pages on Instagram and Facebook, and download the PENSHOPPE App.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PENSHOPPE ABAKADA collaboration is a 23-piece limited-edition collection combining ABAKADA’s Filipino-rooted streetwear identity with PENSHOPPE’s accessible approach to fashion.
The PENSHOPPE ABAKADA collection will officially launch in October 2026.
The collection will be available through the PENSHOPPE App and at select PENSHOPPE stores nationwide.
Select pieces from the collection will be available for pre-order at Purveyur Fair in September 2026, ahead of the official October launch.
ABAKADA is a Chicago-based Filipino streetwear brand founded by Arvin Boyon and Calvin Calma in 2018. Its designs draw from Filipino heritage, language, cultural references, and the Filipino experience.
