The summer heat is not stopping, and neither are fashion brands in releasing timeless and fun staples.
If you have upcoming summer plans, either a beach trip, hiking, marathon, or pool parties, these brands made sure that you will look your best selves despite the energy and mood-draining heat.
Excited to know what’s latest in fashion this May? Read on.
Love, Bonito
Fan of cheak and
Love, Bonito
? The two brands just gave the best of both worlds with their recent collaboration, marking the first
swim line
of Love, Bonito. The pieces, available in their timeless and versatile looks, feature one-piece and separate sets and are made of fabric that offers the highest level of sun protection at UPF50+, not to mention that it is chlorine, sun cream, and oil resistant.
Other than the swimwear, Love, Bonito also released staples that are breezy for your summer trips, from maxi skirts, off-shoulder tops, linen vests, wide-leg pants, and chambray pieces that have a classy look.
You may also score exclusive gifts like the Love, Bonito x cheak beach towel, and the beach bag when you make a minimum purchase of P7,000, or P8,500 in-store and/or online, respectively.
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger goes nostalgic for their Hilfiger Sailing Collection. The 22-piece capsule includes a fleece jacket, striped shirts, and a nylon deck coat that has shapes of ropes, pulleys, and signal flags, embracing its maritime inspiration.
Check out more of this collection in Stores Specialists, Inc. stores 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
.
COS
For timeless staples, check out
COS
’ Spring Summer 2025 collection, which was showcased on the runway for its first-ever show in Athens in April. The 35 looks showed minimalist yet elegant styles, like the draped elements and soft silhouettes for womenswear. Functional but bold looks were curated for the menswear.
The collection also features unique marble prints inspired by Renaissance paintings, with neutrals like off-white, black, muted and rich blue taking center stage for your capsule wardrobe.
All staples were made of Materra Hydroponic Cotton—an indoor-grown cotton, so your comfort is guaranteed despite the intense heat.
Sari Lazaro
Filipino designer
Sari Lazaro
recently released ready-to-wear pieces with styles that are not only refreshing to the eye but are also comfortable for events this summer season.
The collection, which took inspiration from the vibrant spirit and joyful demeanor of the Filipino people, features tropical designs, Pinoy-woven textiles, and fun shapes, like exaggerated floral blouses.
Baggu
Vibrant colors and playful prints always take the spotlight in summer. American lifestyle brand Baggu has all the bags you need for your summer trips, from shopping bags, purse-style crossbody bags and totes, to trolley-compatible duffel bags.
Their products are 50% made of recycled materials (except the leather line) and 100% machine washable.
Baggu is available in all Certified Calm offline stores,
www.certifiedcalm.com
, and Certified Calm
ShopeeMall
and
LazMall
.
PUMA
Speedcat is undeniably the crowd’s favorite. This shoe, first known as an icon in racing, has spawned different versions, from the OG, leather, and now, the all-time favorite Mary Jane. For your cute sporty looks, get your hands on Puma’s Speedcat Ballerina for P5,200. This shoe is available in colorways of two-tone black and pink, black and white, and silver that resembles the metallic body of an F1 race car.
Check out the collection on
PUMA.com
and PUMA stores in Bonifacio High Street, Shangri-la, SM North EDSA as well as select Foot Locker stores.
SALOMON
Looking for quality outdoor shoes for running or hiking? Head over to
Salomon
’s newest and largest store which recently opened at SM Mall of Asia.
Check out their iconic XT-6, a unisex shoe for intense runs, and the MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon XT-4 Mule collaboration, an open-heeled sneaker for your quick errands this summer, perfect for those who are on the go.
MBT
Attention, shoe lovers! If you’re on the hunt for the newest kicks and are conscious of its benefits to the feet, MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) has opened its first concept store at Level 2, Shangri-La Plaza Mall’s Main Wing near La Creperie.
The brand is known for its signature curved sole intended for natural movement, which, in turn, “activates underused muscles, and improves overall posture.”
Its unique technology caters to different movement needs: Activate for gentle activation, Dynamic for moderate engagement, and Performance for maximum muscle activation and energy return—these features are said to also help in recovery and support for those managing diabetic foot conditions.
Their concept store offers a wide range of styles, from slip-ons, sneakers, sandals, and running shoes. You may check out more of their offerings on their
website
.
Adidas
Apart from comfort, another factor in choosing running shoes is the design, which allows you to wear them even in casual outfits. Good thing, adidas’ Adizero Evo SL offers both. Taking inspiration from its Adios Pro Evo 1, the Evo SL is said to be its lightest shoe yet, equipped with its Lightstrike Pro foam in midsole, providing the utmost comfort, may it be on easy or intense runs.
This shoe is exclusively available at the adidas Brand Center Glorietta, Two Parkade, Trinoma, Uptown Mall, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Venice McKinley Hill, and
online
.