Underrated Filipino Clothing Brands that You Should Support

May 06, 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of local businesses. Due to lockdown and strict quarantine restrictions, many people lost their jobs and businesses. But fortunately, the rise of e-commerce here in the Philippines gave opportunities to Filipinos to have another source of income and for local brands to sell.

Supporting local businesses does not only help the country's economy, but it can also be the way to have a more progressive community, primarily if supplies are produced here in the Philippines. Moreover, it also contributes to the growth of industries and helps Filipinos to be more known for their talents.

The fashion industry continuously grows here in the Philippines, and as the internet made fashion trends more accessible, many clothing brands have been born. Many artists, designers, and entrepreneurs try to enter the market by offering timely pieces that our perfect for Filipinos yet friendly to the earth. As people become more aware of global warming, sustainable fashion has become one of the main concerns in the fashion industry. That's why the rise of local clothing brands in the Philippines is an excellent opportunity to fight for sustainability. 

Here are some underrated sustainable fashion brands in the Philippines that you should support: 

Candid Clothing 

Candid Clothing sells garments made from factory scraps. Apart from that, it takes pride in being a fair employer to its employees by providing training opportunities, fair pay, and flexible work schedules. They fight for sustainability by creating upcycled accessories from factory scraps. Their clothes are perfect for everyday use since their pieces are effortlessly chic. 

Price Range: Php 290 – Php 990 

Offers: Multiway-styles, tops, bottoms, dresses & sets, and accessories 

Social: @candidclothing.ph 

Website: https://candidclothing.ph/

Sunki 

When it comes to sustainability, this brand understood the assignment! Sunki's efforts for sustainability can be seen in its fabric, packaging, and employees. It uses OEKO-TEX®-certified linen which means that there are no used chemicals, and less harmful to the environment. On the other hand, it is also eco-friendly. The packaging is made from cassava plastic which makes it 100% biodegradable, and their tags are seed paper which you can plant later on. 

Price Range: Php 990 – Php 2,500 

Offers: Tops, bottoms, dresses, jumpsuits, onesies, and outerwear 

Social: @sunki.label 

Website: https://sunki-label.com/

Herman and Co. 

Herman & Co., founded by Bea Schück-Lim Constantino, a Chavacano-Tausug of German descent. The brand celebrates the magical weaving of the tribes of Southern Mindanao. The various bright fabrics are easily incorporated into everyday clothing, allowing anyone to show their support for the Filipino weaving tradition. Shorts, tie-up blouses, sweatshirts, and batik combos are all available from the brand. 

Price Range: Php 650 – Php 8,950 

Offers: Tops, bottoms, dresses, jacket, robe, boxy short sets, pajama, and mask 

Social: @ studiosug 

Website: https://wear-herman.com/collections/un-rato/ 

Tela.mnl 

Tela.mnl, led by 19-year-old Alyssa Lagon, uses leftover BAYO fabric to create wearable, effortlessly stylish Clothing made by its partner communities, one of which is based in Cebu. The brand unveiled three capsule collections titled Refresh, Revive, and Renew for its debut collection, emphasizing specific sustainable aspects such as the use of natural fabrics and upcycling old ones. Tela.mnl is an easy way to get into sustainable fashion with neutral-colored jumpsuits, cozy pants, and apron tops. 

Price Range: Php 1,350 – Php 3,950 

Offers: Tops, bottoms, dresses, blazer, sets, reversible, jumpsuit, and mask 

Social: @tela.mnl 

Website: https://telamnl.com 

LinenLab 

LinenLab also offers sustainable fashion by using linen and uses plant-based compostable mailers for their packages. Their pieces are loved by many with their neutral-colored collections that are perfect for your everyday wear. 

Price Range: Php 399 – Php 1,399 

Offers: Shorts, trousers, tops, dresses, and sets 

Social: @linenlab 

Website: https://www.linenlabph.com/ 

ANTHILL Fabric Gallery 

ANTHILL Fabric Gallery is one of the most well-known sustainable fashion brands. Weavers, designers, producers, and wearers contribute to the brand's overall circular production system. Weaving industrial waste into new fabric is one of their core values. Since its inception in 2010, the brand has grown to include more communities and brands as partners in its mission to preserve weaving traditions. The brand also sells lifestyle items for the home, office, travel, Clothing, and accessories. 

Price Range:

Apparel= Php 999 – Php 7,999 

Accessories = Php 50 – Php 4,999 

Home = Php 80 – Php 10,000 

Lifestyle = Php 80 – Php 10,000 

Weaves = Php 8 – Php 6,000 

Offers: Apparel (Skirts, Dresses, Tops, Bottoms, Jumpsuits, Cover Wear, Men's Polo, and Men's Shorts) Accessories (Bags & Pouches, Scarves, Belts, Necklaces & Chokers, Earrings, Headwears, Neckties & Bowties, Organizers, Lanyards & Ribbons, and Mask Chains) Home (Christmas, Dining & Kitchen, Wall, Buckets, Pillowcases, Bedroom, and Towels) Lifestyle (Bayanihan Buckets, Office, Travel, Yoga, and Guitar Staps) Weaves. 

Social: @anthillfabric 

Website: https://anthillfabrics.com/ 

Re Clothing 

Re Clothing demonstrates that sustainable fashion does not have to be complicated. The brand's creator, Bianca Gregorio, embroiders thrifted Clothing to give it new life. Women's empowerment is a common theme in these designs, which adds an inspirational element. Some pieces can also be personalized with your embroidery design. The finished products from Re Clothing are ideal for fans of vintage and retro styles. 

Price Range: Php 220 – Php 1,299 

Offers: Vintage Blouses, Bags, Embroidered dresses, Femme Naturale, Embroided Tops, Vintage Robes, Vintage Scarves, Bottoms, Remodelled, Vintage, Loaf

Social: @ shop.re.clothing 

Website: https://shopreclothing.co/

The pieces these brands offer truly showcase the Filipino Talents, support the local communities, and help the environment. Living sustainably is something that everyone should take seriously, and you can start this by having a sustainable condo living and purchasing goods that promote it. Committing to sustainability could be truly hard, especially since sustainable fashion brands in the Philippines are pretty expensive and a bit inaccessible. But supporting local clothing brands in the Philippines will help the economy and the communities to grow and be more known. It will not be easy, but it is worth every penny.

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