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Fashion for the ‘brrr!’ months
Even in a tropical country like the Philippines, the weather turns cooler once the "ber" months roll around. So check out the newest looks from international brands' fall/winter collections, launched in Metro Manila earlier this month.
ZARA
ZARA’s Fall/Winter collection takes the diversity of different genres and unifies them in one sartorial collection. There is an abundance of wool, silk, lace and jacquard fabrics, bohemian fringes and metallic knitwear in a palette of pitch-black, burnt orange, navy blue and creams. The '70s inspiration is seen in flared denims, bell-bottom jeans, fringes hems and soft suede.
The Fall Report | Gothic #zaraeditorial #trends Thank you @hedvigpa
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Massimo Dutti
Massimo Dutti's women’s collection makes good use of denim, leather and soft fabrics for skirts and long coats. Colors range from brown and camel to purples, sea blues and bright greens.
WOMEN | The #Autumn Gallery. AW 15/16 Collection #MassimoDutti #Women
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The men’s collection is mainly defined by prints and a mix of styles for the crisp shirts, jackets and well-tailored items the brand is known for.
Bershka
The fal/winter Bershka collection is divided into four different profile trends:
NEW Bershka Collection! Waiting for you at your closest Bershka store and online! Ready?
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Dark Victorian - black mixed with mélange greys and metal finishes, delicate fabrics such as lace are mixed with leather and suede and eyelet details.
Urban Ethnic - khaki, ecru and burgundy with geometric patterns on ponchos and jackets.
Bohemian Baroque - velvet and burgundy with sequins, studs, and gold and silver threading.
Neomilitary - army stripes on coats and camouflage pants.
Dune London
Dune London focuses on reinvention this season.
Categorized into three capsules, the brand's women’s collection offers the versatility of day-to-evening wear in very different palettes:
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Modern Icon - grey, foundation and winter blush.
'70s Edit - a rich autumn palette: warm honey and chocolate brown.
Midnight Renaissance - midnight blue, Bordeaux red, dusted metallic and shimmer.
F&F
Still on the '70s trend: F&F Womenswear features suede, shearling and patchwork in tailored culottes, jackets and trenches; chiffon dresses worn with lightweight knitted roll necks; and colors that include clashing pinks, berry, rust and buttery camels with pops of orange and teal.
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Menswear includes leather biker jackets embossed with a vintage polish and knit jumpers in burnt amber and orange hues.
Wearing 'fall/winter' wear in the Philippines
You might think wearing these clothes would beimpossible here, with the absence of both fall and winter in our country. Not quite. This author has a few suggestions on colder-weather wardrobe for Pinoys:
- Unless you are traveling abroad, stay clear of tweed, wool and other heavy fabrics.
- Denim in all its form is always welcome. Seventies-inspired jeans and bell bottoms are among the trends to pick this season.
- Layer with care. Fall and winter is all about layering, but with our tropical weather, even in the "-ber" months, layering might be suffocating. Pick light fabrics to go together and limit the layers to maybe two.
- Shoes, belts, bags and accessories are the easiest way to follow this trend and all the featured brands carry items that complement their looks.
The featured brands are available in stores in Metro Manila.
