Description: While Rajo Laurel is primarily known for his high fashion designs, he has created streetwear-influenced pieces for runway shows, such as bomber jackets and oversized coats that incorporate luxurious fabrics with streetwear silhouettes. These designs often blur the line between streetwear and high fashion.

Collaboration with Local Brands (Bench x Rajo Laurel):

This collaboration highlights how Laurel brings elements of Western streetwear—like bold graphics and relaxed fits—into the mainstream Filipino fashion scene.

Streetwear-Influenced High Fashion Pieces:

These pieces are influenced by the global trend of high-end fashion houses like Balenciaga and Givenchy incorporating streetwear elements into their collections, a trend that Rajo Laurel has adapted to fit the Filipino fashion context.

"Pista" Hoodies and Sweatshirts:

• Description: The "Pista" collection includes hoodies and sweatshirts inspired by Filipino festivals (pista). These pieces often feature vibrant colors, graphic prints, and cultural symbols, merging traditional Filipino festive elements with the casual, comfortable styles typical of streetwear. The designs are bold and celebratory, making them stand out in the streetwear landscape.

Denim Series (Jeans, Jackets, and Accessories):

The use of denim ties his work to the Western streetwear tradition, where denim is a key fabric. Cruz’s focus on sustainability and craftsmanship also resonates with the slow fashion movement within streetwear.

"Pista" Hoodies and Sweatshirts:

This collection mirrors the trend in Western streetwear where cultural references and bold graphics are used to make statements, similar to how brands like Supreme or Stüssy use iconic imagery in their designs.

Collaboration with Global Streetwear Description: Ken Samudio has collaborated with international streetwear and fashion brands, creating exclusive accessory lines that merge his Filipino design sensibilities with the global streetwear aesthetic. These collaborations often include limited-edition pieces that are both fashionable and sustainable.

"Modern Tribal" Series:

Description: The "Modern Tribal" series is a line of accessories inspired by traditional Filipino tribal art and patterns, reimagined in a contemporary, streetwear-friendly context. The series includes items like beaded necklaces, chunky bracelets, and statement earrings that are designed to be both bold and wearable in everyday urban settings.

Collaboration with Global Streetwear Connection: These collaborations echo the practice of streetwear brands partnering with luxury designers, as seen in collaborations like Louis Vuitton x Supreme.

"Modern Tribal" Series:

Connection: This series ties into the global trend of incorporating indigenous art and cultural symbols into streetwear, similar to how Western brands like Marcelo Burlon use tribal motifs in their designs.