PATENT STATUS: PENDING

Hacking its way from the bleak and distant dystopia of the philosophic reality-versus-simulation canon that is The Matrix, the sweeping statements of smooth, slippery, and shiny patent slicks its way from persistence to permanence

Creative direction and styling ANGELO RAMIREZ DE CARTAGENA. Grooming ANGELINE DELA CRUZ. Hair JOHN PAUL ONDRADA. Model SAM (NEW MONARQ)

STAY DRY While raincoats are a seasonal staple, the protective outerwear gets an update with the poncho hybrid Black holographic poncho, black patent trousers, and black patent bucket hat all by PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK COLLECTION

CUT IT OUT Strict tailoring becomes a thing of the past with the proliferation of contemporary cuts Black vinyl sleeveless tailored blazer and black patent trousers both by PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK COLLECTION

DARK MATTER Typical for the disco, pailettes in black add a dash of quirk to a look Black pique shirt with pailettes by PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK COLLECTION

DAMN THE MAN Classic menswear surges on with confidence through playful textures in deep and dark shades Black sequined shirt and red patent trousers both by PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK COLLECTION

GET ON IT Like magic from the mundane, the glint of a rainbow spectrum adds subtle whimsy to the somber spirit of black Black holographic oversized jacket and blue houndstooth trousers both by PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK COLLECTION

BLACK OUT Pair your futureforward blazer in a classic silhouette with athleisure details Black patent blazer and black patent trousers with side stripe both by PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK COLLECTION

THE SHINING The elegance of black gets a jolt of energy with the decoration of pailettes for depth and drama Black pique shirt with pailettes and black patent trousers both by PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK COLLECTION

RED ALERT Feel the power of fashion transform the ordinary to stunning with a tone-on-tone look in a bold red Red patent crocembossed jacket by PHILIPPINE FASHION WEEK COLLECTION