Known for its fun and quirky pieces, Plains & Prints just unveiled another double-tap worthy collection. This time, it’s with local accessory designer ARANAZ who, incidentally has been featured on Vogue Paris, Moda Operandi and the fashionable Olivia Palermo’s blog.
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ARANAZ perfectly showcases the Philippines’ best local craftsmanship merged with excellent artistry along with Plains & Prints’ penchant for everyday elegance. Not only did they make a 7-piece clothing collection, they’ve managed to create hand bags too! See the full collection below:
“It’s definitely a fun woman who enjoys the tropical life. She loves vibrant colors and prints. She loves living the seaside life even if she’s here in the city,” gushes designer Amina Aranaz when asked what kind of women does she envision wearing this collection. You’ll be able to spot some of the designer’s distinct touches such as the pineapple and flamingo prints, which the brand is well-known for.
“For the bags, we made hard clutches using the flamingo print with wicker balls as accent. The whole collection is fabric-based, and of course, we’re known for our handmade touches that’s why we added wickers,” shares Amina. The handbags are full of vibrant colors, complemented by touches of earthy tones.
The ARANAZ x Plains & Prints collection is now available in-stores
Frequently Asked Questions
The ARANAZ x Plains & Prints collection is a collaboration between local brand Plains & Prints and local accessory designer Aranaz. MEGA says it includes a 7-piece clothing collection and handbags, merging Philippine craftsmanship with the brand’s everyday elegance, and that it is available in-stores.
Amina Aranaz is a local accessory designer behind the label Aranaz. MEGA says the designer has been featured on Vogue Paris, Moda Operandi, and Olivia Palermo’s blog, and describes her work as showcasing the Philippines’ best local craftsmanship alongside excellent artistry.
MEGA says the collection carries the designer’s distinct touches such as pineapple and flamingo prints, which the brand is well known for. It describes Plains & Prints as known for fun and quirky pieces, and the collection as vibrant and tropical.
Amina Aranaz said the bags are hard clutches using the flamingo print with wicker balls as accents. She said the whole collection is fabric-based and that handmade touches, which is why wicker was added, are the brand’s trademark. MEGA says the handbags are vibrant with earthy tones.
Amina Aranaz described the woman she envisions as fun, someone who enjoys the tropical life and loves vibrant colors and prints. She said that woman loves living the seaside life even while she is in the city, which shaped the collection’s prints and colors.
