Stripes of summer @ SM
MANILA, Philippines - Men’s fashion is welcoming a new change. After last year’s contemporary layering and neutral domination, the workwear look has been put on hold as style celebrates the beginning of summer. Stripped to the basic essentials, fashioning the modern man for the warm days ahead is all about relaxed comfort with one of the important wardrobe staples — the basic tee. Global fashion is focusing on having fun and enjoying the ease in dressing. Whether dreaming of vacationing in St. Tropez, traveling to exotic places or indulging in sports, the optimistic sensibility of the moment is all about fun.
In the Philippines, style forward SM Men’s Fashion showcases one of the biggest trends to hit this coming season — the return of stripes. House brands Baleno and Cotton Crew present the classic print in bold and vibrant sophisticated casuals. Inspiration drawn from nautical, preppy and sporty references is displayed with a kaleidoscopic state of mind. Cool color blocking in contrasting and complementary hues displays an up-to-date refreshing graphic attraction that’s clean, crisp and simple. Ain’t no stopping sunshine with Baleno and Cotton Crew’s spot-on-the-trend palettes in familiar combinations that call an energetic vibe for the contemporary man’s style and attitude.
SM Men’s Fashion’s current style mood of the moment is all about easy luxe with a hint of refinement. No matter what the game is, men’s fashion is in total relaxed mode, having the right tee and going all out in the spirit of fun.
Shirts by Baleno and Cotton Crew, all jeans by V+ Jeans, exclusively available at SM Men’s Fashion Department nationwide • Photography by Arnel Murillo • Fashion styling by Luis Espiritu Jr. • Makeup and hairstyling by Bobby Carlos • Models: Hideo Muruoka and Laxie Villar, both from Mercator • Shot on location at Thunderbird Resorts, Poro Point, La Union.
