Men’s Fashion
by Cherry Pacheco-UyMen’s fashion has yet to take center stage in this country. So it’s good to know that there are stores and indie labels that offer men (and their girlfriends) alternative styles to choose from.
PHILOSOPHY
The main attraction in this store are the T-shirts. Check out the deep v-neck tops that male models are often seen wearing. (Hint: if you’re not the model-type, steer clear.) They also have linen shorts, skinny ties, and cool belts—I saw one in matte gold for P1400. Most of their apparel are from Malaysia.
T-shirts, from P1099 to P1199
Cool chandelier, made from spoons!
One-of-a-kind hand-painted skater-shoes, P3000
Philosophy branches:
Bonifacio High Street (side of Fully Booked) at The Fort and TriNoma Mall
DEAN & TRENT
What started as an online store has now grown into a popular men’s clothing brand that offers basics with a little twist. Whether you’re the safe type or a little bit more adventurous, there’s something for you at Dean & Trent. Their shirts come in both classic fit or slimmer styles. The also have plain Ts and tanks in many colors. Try layering a cardigan or vest for the cooler months!
Dean & Trent branches:
Crossings Department Store in Shangri-La and TriNoma
Backstage at Serendra
What a Girl Wants for Her Man, Ayala Mall Cebu
Anthology, Power Plant Mall
For more information, visit http://deanandtrent.multiply.com.
CHIVALRY IS DEAD
The store name alone catches your attention. Then you see the store, and you can’t help but look in. Chivalry is Dead is a local indie menswear brand made for the fashionable but practical guy. Their clothes are stylish with an edgy feel—by means of cut, fabric, or unexpected details—but still wearable.
According to the store owners: “For the longest time, men’s wear has taken a backseat to women’s wear. CHIVALRY IS DEAD hopes to herald in a time wherein men are better dressed than women. Thus, the old traditions by which men dress up will finally be over.â€
Grey Sweat Shirt Suit, P2800. Tuxedo Polo Shirt, P1099.75. Military V-neck Shirt, P1350. Hawaiian/Kimono Pocket Shirt, P599.75. Checkered Short Sleeves, P1500. Light Blue Pants, P1800.
CHIVALRY IS DEAD is located at El Jardin del Presidente, Left Drum G/B, 41 Sgt. Esguerra Avenue corner Scout Bayoran Street, Quezon City. For inquiries, contact 920-9461. Store hours are from 2pm to 9pm, Mondays to Thursdays, and 2pm to 12mn Fridays and Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.
November 27th, 2007 at 3:56 pm
Model of Chivalry is Dead looks scary, IMHO.
November 27th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Maybe it’s because he’s wearing eyeliner. Hehe.
November 28th, 2007 at 3:14 am
dean and trent stuff look interesting. maybe ill get one of those shirts for my boyfriend.
shirts in topmost pic screams G-A-Y
November 28th, 2007 at 11:08 am
hahahah, michelle, natawa ako sa yo! I have one of those shirts, and I’m not gay. men’s fashion in the P.I. has a long ways to go….
November 28th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
i actually liked all these clothes esp. from Chivalry is dead, too bad they don’t have an accessible branch. i hope they consider a mall for an outlet.
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:10 pm
boy abunda is wearing the philosophy long sleeve today in boy and kris. and i think maybe just maybe michelle i correct “shirts in topmost pic screams G-A-Y”
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:20 pm
love the clothes.
dont think my hubby could pull off the “shirts in topmost pic” without looking gay.
haha. but i still love them
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:55 pm
Had a bad encounter with Dean & Trent shirts and i swear i am not going to buy from them ever! I bought 3 shirts for my hubby and it shrank 3 times the size after 1 wash! And the shirt that I bought for my brother, nag color bleed! it’s like nag transfer yung color ng shirt on to my brother’s body! end result? See-thru na ngayon yung shirt nya. I asked my hubby to return it to D&T to at least have it replaced. Not surprisingly they said No.
December 11th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
i have a couple of shirts from philosophy. and what i like most about it having their shirts is that i don’t fear strolling in the mall or walking into a club and suddenly bumping into someone with a shirt excatly like mine. they only have 2 sizes pieces i think for every piece in every store. and that isn’t many considering that they only have 2 outlets in MM. how you see their clothes, whether its gay, adventurous, or revolutionary, depends on your perspective perhaps. but i rest on the benefit that individual style is possible even if you buy clothes of the rack.
January 6th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
i bought a copy of fhm jan edition and i noticed this brand on one of the pages of the mag. designs are good but i cant find ‘em sa mall. what mall meron ng chivalry is dead? pls dont hesitate to help me. 09062589745
March 7th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Any more suggestion of where can i find more mens fashionable clothing aside from dean and trent, also chivalry is dead…top man could be one, anywhere else? please txt me 09208546860
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
hahah that’s kris melendres. he’s my neighbor and my friend’s older brother