The Philippine Star

Fall in love again with Michael Kors

- MARBBIE TAGABUCBA

Many Filipinas have their hearts out to Michael Kors as their first love.

“Michael Kors has contempora­ry styling and great value. It is very up to date with trends interprete­d in a way that resonates with every kind of style,” says SSI Group president Anton Huang, reporting bags and accessorie­s as the consistent best-sellers followed by footwear; typical consumer behavior as these are the most approachab­le categories, the easiest items to integrate into an existing wardrobe. Recently, however, he shares ready-to-wear is picking up nicely. “For apparel, there’s growth season after season.”

“As far as the lifestyle of Filipinos is concerned, it’s evolving and becoming more sophistica­ted,” Huang believes. “In the last year, we had a sprinkling of fall-winter but not the heavy items and we observed that up-to-date, ready-to-wear apparel has become more important to our customers. It’s been successful.”

The renovation and reopening of its flagship store in Greenbelt 5 couldn’t be timelier for the jetset Filipino’s holiday travels.

Which theme are you? The more classicall­y elegant dresser? Elevate your outerwear with a slouchy trench coat or a tailored officer’s coat with gilded buttons to channel a military mademoisel­le or go for a bomber jacket in bouclè tweed and cognac leather. A leopard calf hair mini skirt is pared back by an oversized cardigan and oxfords.

For glam girls with rock ‘n’ roll flair, the rich showcase of statement outerwear continues in Mongolian fur and animal print jacquard. There’s silver-tone hardware and flashes of purple on a sleek palette of black, white and gray. A textural tweed moto jacket and leather skinnies offset Victorian ruffles. Grommets and pyramid quilting on accessorie­s and footwear give a touch of romance.

Menswear shapes and biker-chic references temper the glamorous aesthetic of Tough Luxe. An emphasis on shoulders and sleeves is rendered in peekaboo silhouette­s and bell shapes. A leather moto jacket makes an appearance in this theme but with lavish fur accents. A sequined cocktail dress and jacquard bomber jacket offer novelty takes on the animal print, while pumps and ankle boots get a seasonal update with a cone heel.

Whatever your travel style may be, it is now easier to get and experience your current runway fashion fix.

In the Philippine­s, Michael Kors is exclusivel­y distribute­d by Stores Specialist­s, Inc. at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, Newport Mall, Power Plant Mall, Rustan’s Makati, and Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for updates.

 ??  ?? The newly renovated Michael Kors flagship store in Makati gets an upgrade with its play on metal accents seen on shelves and fixtures.
The newly renovated Michael Kors flagship store in Makati gets an upgrade with its play on metal accents seen on shelves and fixtures.
 ??  ?? Effortless cool: Rich textures, high-shine hardware and a natural palette of camel, chocolate and gold combine for an autumnal delivery with casual edge. Rock chic: ‘80s influences and masculine-femme mix capture a rock ‘n’ roll vibe.
Effortless cool: Rich textures, high-shine hardware and a natural palette of camel, chocolate and gold combine for an autumnal delivery with casual edge. Rock chic: ‘80s influences and masculine-femme mix capture a rock ‘n’ roll vibe.
 ??  ?? Along with the launch of the Fall 2017 line, the brand also released a range of leather hand bags.
Along with the launch of the Fall 2017 line, the brand also released a range of leather hand bags.
 ??  ?? Tough luxe: Predominan­tly noir delivery heightened by high-shine silver accents and pops of cobalt blue.
Tough luxe: Predominan­tly noir delivery heightened by high-shine silver accents and pops of cobalt blue.
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