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From luxe to fun to tribalpushing the envelope on fashion essentials.

Philippine Daily Inquirer

| June 12, 2009 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Philippine Daily Inquirer Inc. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Marge C. Enriquez, Contributor

WHAT MAKES AN URBAN FILIPINO wardrobe staple?

Long-sleeved checker shirt and khakis for the guy; cardigan sweater for the girl and maybe a pair of shorts; the hoodie and the ubiquitous T-shirt and jeans for both. And yes, the underwear.

The brands of Suyen Corp.Bench, Herbench, Bench Body, Human and Kashiecahave pushed the envelope in their designs of these fashion essentials. This was evident in the companys Philippine Fashion Week presentation at SMX Hall.

The styling by Noel Manapat, and Ariel Lozadas direction drove home the point that even the most basic pieces, when layered, customized and quirkily accessorized, could yield fun styles.

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