Fashion roundup: Vibrant, timeless pieces to welcome the 2025 in style
The new year has started, is upgrading your wardrobe among your goals for this year?
If you’re still not over the joyous vibe of the holidays, fret not as it isn’t over yet. This January, brands introduced signature, timeless staples you can add to your wardrobe—from streetwear and casual wear, to vibrant, sophisticated outfits to welcome the Lunar New Year.
Curious about what’s latest in fashion? Read on.
Kate Spade
Fashionista will now have their new “great escape” spot at Kate Spade’s reopened concept store on the upper ground floor of Central Square, Bonifacio High Street.
Offering an immersive shopping experience, the store took inspiration from the elements of both uptown and downtown New York, the brand’s hometown. It features the latest collections from kate spade new york handbags like Deco, small leather goods, tech accessories, and more.
United Colors of Benetton
Looking for new pieces to mix and match your outfits? United Colors of Benetton has reopened its store at the SM Mall of Asia. Check out its offerings from cozy knitwear, kidswear, denim pieces, sporty looks, its Fall/Winter 2024 collection, to fragrances to match your OOTDs.
There’s also the Casa Benetton for all your home decor needs and other functional items. You may also check out their other stores at Shangri-La Plaza, Okada Manila, and Rustan’s Makati for Kids.
Calvin Klein
For your intimate apparel upgrade, Calvin Klein has dropped its Modern Cotton Holiday Bralette and Bikini, featuring a soft cotton blend elevated with a matte shine logo band for its signature style.
There’s also the stylish Instinct Satin Essential Cami and Short set that offers the utmost comfort with its breathable design.
Channel the supermodel in you à la Kendall Jenner and check out the Lurex Mock Neck Midi Dress. The body-skimming knit dress, crafted from a refined wool blend, gives off that classy look with its textured surface and mock neckline, perfect for casual or semi-formal gatherings.
Versace
You can never have too many sunglasses. Versace’s latest collection, inspired by the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., is for your street-style ‘fits or beach trips.
The Biggie glasses, introduced by pop star Sabrina Carpenter and NBA basketball player Alexandre Sarr, are available in a variety of styles like Medusa Biggie Sunglasses, Maxi Medusa, and Crystal Medusa, among others.
Check out the latest piece at Stores Specialists, Inc. at The Mall | NUSTAR Cebu and Greenbelt 4 or on their website.
COS
Attending parties for the Chinese New Year on the 29th? COS has dropped its latest collection to welcome the Year of the Snake.
The collection features limited-edition bags with repurposed leather bag charms featuring different knots: Cross knot for good fortune, prosperity, and new beginnings with Yellow Jade for long life; Ice Blossom knot for good luck with Jade to attract wealth, success, and love; Peace knot for harmony, with Clear Quartz for healing and positive energy; and Double Ear knot for togetherness, with Rose Quartz for unconditional love.
There are also ready-to-wear pieces like knitwear and intricate hand-woven jacquard by Chinese artist Amber Chen.
The latest collection is available in their store at SM Aura Premier and online.
Tommy Hilfiger
Strut in style this 2025 with Tommy Hilfiger’s New Year capsule collection featuring its signature tape cupsole trainers, cable knit letterman applique sweater, and graphic V-neck sweater.
To steal BLACKPINK’s Jisoo’s look, check out the reversible quilted bomber jacket and henley fit & flare dress in red.
The collection is available in Stores Specialists, Inc. at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Center Cebu, Marquee Mall, TriNoma, Mall of Asia, Greenbelt 5, Newport Mall, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Tommy Jeans Robinsons Place Manila, Tommy Hilfiger Rockwell, and online at Trunc.ph, Rustans.com, Zalora, and Lazada.
Love, Bonito
For timeless silhouettes, you can never go wrong with Love, Bonito.
For the Lunar New Year collection, new staples embody the old traditions with a twist of modern silhouette, like the Lace Classic Midaxi Cheongsam, Lace Square Neck Fit & Flare Maxi Dress, and a v-neck dress with 3D lace detail. There are also pieces for kids to wear so you can do a matchy ‘fit with your little ones.
Shop the latest drops in their physical stores at Power Plant Mall and Greenbelt 3 in Makati City, or online via their website.
