SUOT Is The Epitome of Inclusivity
Have you ever thought about not eating as much as you want just because you’re worried about your belly bulging out of your top? Do you hate it when you’ve thought that you’ve found the perfect piece of clothing but it's a tad bit too small at the chest? Ever wanted something that you can just put on without worry of being underdressed? How about looking good without having to worry about sweating the soul out of your body? If these concerns tick any of the boxes on your list, meet the brand for every shape and shade, SUOT (@suot.natin) founded by Karl Guerra.
The label transcends the boundaries of genre, age, size, or gender by offering neutral designs fit for any gender and age, a one-size-fits-all cut that extends to everyone and anyone who seeks to look good without sacrificing the comfort of wearing breathable clothing. Their collections emphasize oversized clothing which allows them to offer to all sizes without looking silly since oversized is what the brand is about. Taking inspiration from trends produced by labels like Engineered Garments, nanamica, and Sillage to name a few, SUOT manages to make clothes available for everyday wear meant to be worn in any climate or season, indoors and outdoors without losing the Filipino influence in their clothing.
One defining characteristic of SUOT is that despite its heavily influenced Japanese street-style aesthetic, the brand; at its core, stays true to its Filipino roots. Evident from the name of the label -- SUOT incorporates Filipino culture by coining their pieces in the local language such as LUKBOT, TAGPI-TAGPI, and NILALANG, just to name a few. Family is another cultural value that many Filipinos hold dear to their heart and SUOT doesn’t lack in that department; their collection lookbooks are packed with radiant group photos of Karl’s mother, sister and brother; proudly showcasing the gender-neutral, one-size-fits-all essence of their pieces. Karl tastefully fuses the Japanese aesthetic with his use of oversized, baggy tailoring while utilizing Filipino textiles and material. SUOT is definitely one of the more unique and interesting local brands that everyone should look out for.
Having released their fourth collection on August 28th, SUOT features a collection that includes a matching set accompanied by a variety of accessories. As usual, the drop is evident of breathable and lightweight fabrics perfect for the sweltering Philippine climate. The collection yet again proves that you don't can look good without having to worry too much about risking the comfort and convenience of wearing cozy. The first piece from the collection is TERNO, it is a set-up of their Oversized Short Sleeve Shirt and Drawstring Round Pants with a roomy, oversized, and relaxed fit made of a breathable linen blend; available in black, navy, khaki, light pink, and matcha. The set can be worn together and individually providing you with styling options. Complimenting the TERNO set, is an accessory dubbed “SUKBIT,” which is a handmade braided leather wallet cord/keychain/necklace or however you want to wear it. SUKBIT is a handcrafted accessory made by ganstsilyo (@gantsilyo_) made available in blue, beige, yellow, and brown which can be worn with the TERNO set as well.
Personally speaking, as an individual who is struggling to find a balance between comfort and style in daily clothes, I look forward to purchasing a piece from their collection once I have the money to do so. I think that SUOT is the perfect brand to get the looks reminiscent of brands such as Engineered Garments, South2West8, Beams, and others alike without breaking the bank. SUOT is definitely one of the local brands that I have been eyeing on for the past year, and I don’t seem to see any collection that I wouldn’t buy from. Coming from a brand that had just started in early 2020, I am looking forward to what SUOT will be putting out in the future.