MADE TO MEASURE

Let these local labels tell your own story through their bespoke pieces

1 SALVO WOMEN

Established in 2017 by Bel Salvosa, who has professional tailoring experience in China’s fashion scene, luxury bespoke tailoring brand Salvo Women is definitely one of the rising bespoke labels. With a united passion for their craft and dedication to skill refinement, the brand marries modern tailoring with local heritage and tradition.

2 PAUL SYJUCO

Modern and contemporary—this is how Paul Syjuco describes his jewelry line. He shares that they like to keep things simple, as if a piece wasn’t designed at all. It only takes editing and restraint to get to a certain point of authenticity.

“I always appreciate it when I see more conceptual designs,” Syjuco says. “It shows when a designer is pushing the envelope. And, if there’s a way to incorporate or improve fading traditional crafts, then that would make for a much wider positive impact.”

3 SAPATERO MANILA

Keeping the craft of Philippine, handmade shoe-making alive in the industrialization age, Sapatero Manila has been gathering skilled artisans and sourcing calf skins across Europe since 2013. Using leather made in tanneries in France, Italy, and England, the brand is committed to passing down this very art of creating the finest footwear.

4 THE TANNERY MANILA

The Tannery Manila is a group of leather artisans dedicated to the production of high-quality leather material and products. Sisters and co-founders Macy Villarico and Mariel Daclan make sure that each of these handcrafted products are timeless, unique, and designed to last.

Their vision is to be recognized, both locally and abroad, as a superior manufacturer of leather goods and a reliable service-provider, committed to making products of excellence with a distinct, classy style.

5 INO CALUZA

This year is Ino Caluza’s custom denim brand Viktor’s 20th year in the industry. The label prides itself with craftsmanship, user-centric designs, material, and functionality. With pieces that could last for decades, all while maintaining the core aesthetic of minimalism, Caluza sources and integrates organic denims in their shop for sustainable and environmentfriendly pieces.

“We have a diverse cultural element, and I would like to see a modern take on fashion that could appeal globally when it comes to designs and fabrics,” Caluza says. “That’s why it’s important to innovate and adapt to technology in developing textiles and designs.”