Rustan’s brings ALC, the beloved New York ready-to-wear label, to the Philippines for its Asian debut.
For the first time, ALC is now available in Asia, and Manila is where it lands. The New York-based women’s ready-to-wear label has chosen Rustan’s as its exclusive Asian retail partner, bringing over 15 years of thoughtful design to the Philippine market.
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A Brand Born From The Needs Of Stylist Andrea Lieberman
ALC was born out of a practical frustration. Founder Andrea Lieberman spent years as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand stylists, logging serious miles on tour with clients and constantly reaching for pieces that could fold into a carry-on and work for almost anything. When she couldn’t find them, she made them herself. That was 2009, and ALC has been refining that original instinct ever since.
The brand sits at the crossroads between the on-the-go sensibility of New York and the easygoing confidence of Los Angeles. Rich fabrics, precise cuts, and silhouettes made to flatter do most of the heavy lifting, while subtler details take care of the rest. Classic silhouettes get revisited with a fresh eye rather than overhauled beyond recognition.
Clothes Suitable For Every Occasion
ALC has built a particularly strong reputation in a few categories. Its event dresses are the ones people remember, tending toward minimalist silhouettes with artful details. Its knitwear collection is sourced from international mills and produced in partnership with artisan collectives. Tailoring rounds out the core with suits and separates that play with volume and fabrication.
Since 2021, the brand has extended its offering into accessories, with a range of bags and belts that apply the same eye to functionality and versatility. Shoulder totes sit alongside embellished evening clutches. They have also collaborated with Nike, Amanu, and Barton Perreira to add footwear and eyewear to the mix.
Photos courtesy of Visions & Expressions
Frequently Asked Questions
ALC is a New York-based women’s ready-to-wear label founded in 2009.
Andrea Lieberman, one of Hollywood’s most in-demand stylists, founded ALC after designing pieces she couldn’t find on the market.
ALC is available exclusively at Rustan’s, marking the brand’s first retail presence in Asia.
ALC produces women’s ready-to-wear, including event dresses, knitwear, and tailored suits and separates.
Rustan’s in the Philippines is currently the brand’s sole and exclusive retail partner in Asia.
