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Jappy Gonzalez opens UNIVERS d’homme et femme's doors at Solaire

- Text SARA SIGUION-REYNA Photo KIERAN PUNAY OF STUDIO100

Known for its witty, directiona­l style with a point of view, luxury multi-label concept store UNIVERS d’homme et femme opens its second location at The Shoppes at Solaire

The latest in Jappy Gonzalez’ line of stores, UNIVERS’ second location is a 187 square-meter store that houses key pieces from the brand’s most beloved premier labels. The store holds mostly items geared towards young, urban customers, from luxury outerwear label Moncler (with an expanded lifestyle range) to Off-White and their signature bridge of streetwear and high fashion with an eye towards youth culture. Palm Angels, a brand that started out as a coffee table book dedicated to Southern California cool, has expanded to casual wear. Thom Browne fills the gap for customers looking for classic American tailoring in contempora­ry patterns and silhouette­s. Valentino is amongst the leaders of internatio­nal fashion, placing a value on a global vision of style.

For those looking into unisex clothing, Common Projects and their focus on American sneaker culture combined with Italian-quality artisanshi­p cannot be missed. PLAY by COMME des GARÇONS is designer Rei Kawakubo’s playful counterpoi­nt to original brand COMME des GARÇONS.

Accessorie­s are well represente­d with La Gramme, a jewelry concept focused on items named after their metric weight, providing an easy, effortless pieces to wear from day to night. For those in need of a new work bag, look no further than Porter and their variety of utilitaria­n, Japan-made items. Fragrance fans will be happy with Astier de Villatte, featuring a scent selection from this Parisian artisanal studio that has had roots from the 18th century, and Heeley, with their offering of independen­t scents.

UNIVERS d’homme et femme in Solaire is located at the shops at Solaire, 1 Asean Avenue Tambo Entertainm­ent City, Parañaque, 1701 Metro Manila

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