This past year, Filipino creatives and homegrown brands have continued to carve their way and thrive in what they do best. Beyond making a name in their respective industries, these brands and collectives continuously seek innovation and creativity, putting heart and effort into designing, creating, and curating staples that are not just great to have but are a perfect fit for their everyday style and in their spaces.

With this said, we present the team’s picks for our top local brands this 2025, in no particular order.

EVERYDAY WEAR AND FASHION

Dos mil

Minimalist with an edge inspired by the early 2000s, the Twoface Crew elevates streetwear with their grunge and straightforward design, while paving their way beyond fashion with their collaborations and pop-ups that reach the global underground.

Where to Shop: Dos Mil Webstore

Undrafted

More than their appreciation for basketball and hip-hop, Undrafted is a brand that celebrates the underdogs and those finding their home court - whether through the words of inspiration behind the shirt, or on the classic jerseys inspired by the love of the sport.

Where to Shop: Undrafted Webstore

de tsino

Embracing nostalgic comfort and the contemporary, de tsino takes inspiration from classic mediums to make timeless everyday wear that looks simple at first glance, but is finely detailed with the use of vintage materials and one-of-a-kind fabrics that provide a sense of familiarity.

Where to Shop: de tsino Webstore

Sports Paradise

Recognized as the House of Shorts, Sports Paradise has expanded what started as their family business into creating functional lifestyle activewear that’s great to wear even on off days. Its colorful, and punchy designs take cues from our tropical surroundings, and the era the brand was first established in - the 80s.

Where to Shop: Sports Paradise Webstore

Randolf Clothing

Loud and proud in its own way, Randolf Clothing has gone beyond poking fun at pop culture and into hand-stitched graphic mementos. Their most recent collection of colorfully embroidered barongs and playfully-sewn pieces displays the heart they put into the vibrant and creative designs they create.

Where to Shop: Randolf Clothing Webstore

Proudrace

Making waves as the first homegrown brand to partner with adidas, Proudrace has always raised the flag, being a brand rooted in culture since its humble beginnings of statement graphic shirts to their present juxtaposed textured pieces inspired by what’s in our homes.

Where to Shop: Proudrace on IG

Antonina

A cut above your conventional tailored fit ensembles, Antonina is a brand that experiments with the standard. Its cut-and-sew designs are structured yet one-of-a-kind with bold cut-outs, unconventional drapes, and seams that stand out from the rest.

Where to Shop: Antonina Webstore

WELiFE DESiGN

Stepping up from the loud and bold congratulatory signage turned art, WELiFE DESiGN turned to fashion with their first-ever collection that was true to their branding - bold, uncanny, and unexpected, literally taking people back to school while showcasing statement pieces inspired by Xylk’s elementary memories.

Where to Shop: WELiFE DESiGN Webstore

ACCESSORIES AND OBJECTS

M O L D

Playing against the ordinary, M O L D creates objects that embrace the future in design and culture. Blending the use of 3D printers and creative minds, they make a range of thoughtfully created fixtures that mostly play with light and shape, recently working into desk essentials inspired by Filipino games and structures.

Where to Shop: M O L D Catalogue

Mabuhay Maynila

Not your ordinary souvenir shop, Mabuhay Maynila designs wearable pieces and keepsakes that go beyond quintessential Manila, exploring everyday essentials inspired by life amid the rush of the city, whilst hitting the comforts of home.

Where to Shop: Mabuhay Maynila Webstore

Exploratory Projects

True to its name, Exploratory Projects breaks boundaries with its focus on modular design and function. Known for its iconic Welcome Stool, the design studio has also conceptualized sustainable desk fixtures and furniture that were made with space curators and a contemporary, easy-to-set-up concept in mind.

Where to Shop: Exploratory Projects Webstore

13 Lucky Monkey

Showcasing authenticity in Filipino craftsmanship, 13 Lucky Money embraces design, even in imperfections. In the hands of these silversmiths, they pour heart and precision into the silver accessories they make that are bespoke, rugged, and each with its own story to tell.

Where to Shop: 13 Lucky Monkey Webstore and 13 Lucky Monkey on IG

Sundays Project

Made with intention and personally heart-crafted, Sundays Project was designed with the calmness of Sundays in mind. Founded this past year by a one-woman team, each personalized notebook is hand-crafted in small batches, and embossed with heart showing how simple efforts can go a long way.

Where to Shop: Sundays Project Webstore

ATOZ

Always integrating and experimenting with playful yet functional design, ATOZ celebrates creativity and functionality. Beyond the trends and colors, its initiative in making city and commute-ready essentials that explore upcycling and mixing an array of materials is what makes the brand sustainable in style and to have.

Where to Shop: ATOZ Webstore

Sa.Grado

Framing the art of vision, Sa.grado reinvents and skillfully crafts classic frames into timeless, minimalist designs. From colorful tints to monochrome designs, there’ll always be a pair that’ll be appreciated by eyewear enthusiasts and style curators alike.

Where to Shop: Sa.Grado Webstore

SAAN SAAN

Blending the art of scents with memories and stories, Saan Saan brings home everywhere in the essentials they create and the activations they hold space for, which are inspired by rooms walked into, and the bustling corners and hole-in-the-walls of the Metro.

Where to Shop: Saan Saan Webstore

Photos - from the respective brands’ pages

Curation - Maj Veloso, Mori Ascaño, and Sam Nubla

Words - Sam Nubla

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