From Millennial Pink to Gen Z Yellow, we show local fashion’s true colors—in on-trend monotone styling, no less —as we pay homage to our favorite homegrown retail brands!
We checked out our favorite homegrown retail brands and curated their latest offerings in their most prominent color of the moment. With more retail brands going younger and more experimental with their styles, there’s even more reason to love local!
PENSHOPPE
Always on top of everything pop, Penshoppe’s finger is on the pulse of the youth’s taste with their current retro throwback vibe—fresh and on-trend. Show off some skin (it’s summer after all) and opt for their more daring pieces: a high-slit tunic dress can be toned down by a military green kimono wrap while a tank top and shorts combo gets a boost of chic with a sleeveless vest!
On Jane: Dress by PENSHOPPE, PHP 799
Kimono jacket by PENSHOPPE, PHP 1499
On Kris: Button-down shirt by PENSHOPPE, PHP 899
Tank top by PENSHOPPE, PHP 399
Pants by PENSHOPPE, PHP 999
Bag by PENSHOPPE, PHP 229
On Lou: Top by PENSHOPPE, PHP 599
Shorts by PENSHOPPE, PHP 599
Vest by PENSHOPPE, PHP 999
FOLDED & HUNG
Embracing the prominent street style aesthetic, Folded & Hung is known for its party-ready ensembles as much as its bestselling classic pique shirts. For an easy style hack, juxtapose classic pieces with streetwearStreetwearCasual fashion rooted in skate, hip-hop, and youth culture, defined by graphic tees, hoodies, sneakers, and limited-edition drops. Once an underground movement, streetwear now shapes luxury fashion through collaborations betweenGo to Streetwear Glossary—nothing says effortless cool than laid-back yet stylish pieces you feel comfortable in!
On Jane: Jacket by FOLDED & HUNG, PHP 1599.75
Shirt byFOLDED & HUNG, PHP 599.75
Shorts by FOLDED & HUNG, PHP 499.75
On Lou: Hooded jacket by FOLDED & HUNG, PHP 799.75 TulleTulleA lightweight, sheer netting fabric used to create volume, veils, and airy overlays in gowns, skirts, and bridal wear. Soft and romantic, tulle gives a dreamy, ballerina-like effect, and hasGo to Tulle Glossary skirt by PHP 999.75
On Kris: Pique shirt by FOLDED & HUNG, PHP 599.75
Shorts by FOLDED & HUNG, PHP 599.75
BENCH
Bench easily delivers classic and diverse looks injected by a healthy dose of trendy, the results of which are wearable pieces accessible to customers of all ages. Channel that cool just-got-out-of-bed look with classic or tailored items paired with contrastingly relaxed pieces: jogger pants, slip dresses, and bomber jackets.
On Lou: Pique shirt by BENCH, PHP 499.75
Varsity jacket by BENCH, PHP 1099.75
Skirt by BENCH, PHP 599.75
Shoes by BENCH, PHP 899.75
On Jane: Slip dress by BENCH, PHP 899.75
On Kris: Shirt byBENCH, PHP 399.75
Jogger pants by BENCH, PHP 699.75
OXYGEN
Oxygen’s signature rebellious grungeGrungeA style that emerged from 1990s alternative rock, featuring flannel shirts, ripped denim, oversized knits, band tees, and combat boots. Deliberately rumpled and anti-glamour, grunge has been revisited by designersGo to Grunge Glossary-meets-street energy gets reinvented for the discerning millennial while maintaining its rock and roll sensibilities. The brand effortlessly marries rebellious street energy with its signature rock and roll sensibilities—just like these Gen Z yellow pieces that can easily be dressed up or down depending on your styling preference, just wear with a smoky eye and you’re good to go!
On Lou:Tank top by Oxygen, PHP 399
Shirt dress by Oxygen, PHP 399
On Jane: Shirt by Oxygen, PHP 399
HUMAN
Always pushing for fun and adventure, Human’s style is at once edgy and young, offering alternative clothing choices to those who value individuality. Denim has always been versatile and fun to play with; try pairing different washes or finishes with unusual silhouettes and cuts, top off with a hat and a pair of shades for an easy summer-ready OOTD.
On Jane: Shirt by HUMAN, PHP 499
Skirt by HUMAN, PHP 699
Jacket by HUMAN, PHP 1299
On Lou: Fringed shirt by HUMAN, PHP 459
Mock neck shirt by HUMAN, PHP 459
Jeans by HUMAN,PHP 899
Hat byHUMAN, PHP 299
On Kris: Shirt by HUMAN, PHP 359
Jacket by HUMAN,PHP 849.75
Jeans by HUMAN, PHP 998.75
Shoes by HUMAN,PHP 899.75
Bag by HUMAN,PHP 279
KASHIECA
With their keen knowledge on what ladies want to wear, Kashieca is all about refined looks as they keep their sartorial offerings crisp, clean, and classy. Keep monotone styling fresh with smart layering, textures (ruffles and pleats spell feminine chic), and subtle variations in shades!
On Jane: Pleated skirt by Kashieca, PHP 758
Shirt by Kashieca, PHP 658
Top by Kashieca, PHP 798
On Lou: Shirt by Kashieca, PHP 598
Jumper dress by Kashieca, PHP 1198
Bag by Kashieca, PHP 698
Produced and Styled by RJ Roque
Photography Jerick Sanchez of New Monarq Creativx
Art Direction Macky Arquilla
Makeup Boggy Diaz and anton patdu of New Monarq Creativx
Hair Boggy Diaz and Rochelle Lacuna
of New Monarq Creativx
Models lou of PMAP, Jane and Kris of New Monarq Creativx
Frequently Asked Questions
MEGA curated the latest offerings from six homegrown retail brands, Penshoppe, Folded & Hung, Bench, Oxygen, Human, and Kashieca, in on-trend monotone styling. The feature references Millennial Pink and Gen Z Yellow and says more retail brands are going younger and more experimental, giving more reason to love local.
Penshoppe is described as a youth-focused brand with a retro throwback vibe. A dress (PHP 799) is paired with a kimono jacket (PHP 1499), and a button-down shirt (PHP 899) appears with a tank top (PHP 399), pants (PHP 999), and a bag (PHP 229).
Folded & Hung is described as embracing street style and known for classic pique shirts, with a jacket at PHP 1599.75 and a pique shirt at PHP 599.75. Bench offers classic and diverse looks, including a pique shirt (PHP 499.75), varsity jacket (PHP 1099.75), and jogger pants (PHP 699.75).
Oxygen is described as rebellious grunge-meets-street, with Gen Z yellow pieces including a tank top and shirt dress at PHP 399 each. Human is described as edgy and young, with denim styling such as a jacket (PHP 1299), jeans (PHP 899), and a hat (PHP 299).
Kashieca is described as refined, crisp, clean, and classy, and MEGA suggests keeping monotone styling fresh with smart layering, textures such as ruffles and pleats, and subtle variations in shades. Featured pieces include a pleated skirt (PHP 758) and a jumper dress (PHP 1198).
