Filipino Brand Mixes Baggy Clothing With Local Elements

I like how baggy clothing give off this relaxed vibe.The organic way your outfit flows whenever you move feels great, if that makes any sense.

Comfortability is key, but I didn’t want it to look like you’re just putting on clothes two sizes too big. It has to be oversized but in a way that is aesthetically pleasing.

First, I find something I wanna wear but isn’t readily available in the style I like. Then I make a draft of how I can turn this contemporary piece of clothing into one that fits my taste.

I pick mostly neutral colors so every garment that’s released can be incorporated into any outfit. I’m not too big on logos/prints – I think color coordination and proportion is essential to pulling off a great look.

You can say it’s me producing clothes for myself and I just happen to make a few more for people who’ll dig it haha. You gotta create what you love because that translates to people when they see your product.

We see the strong 90’s influence can you drop your style and brand icons partly responsible in making SUOT what it is now?

Japanese streetstyle is a heavy influence on SUOT. I’m a fan of their cool and laid back take on fashion. They have this sense of identity when it comes to dressing up and so I wanted to instill those qualities into SUOT.

A few brands I admire are Sillage, Nepenthes and Studio Nicholson – All from Japan. Anglan from Korea is awesome too, as well as Workware from Hong Kong.

Check them out on IG!
instagram.com/sillage.online
instagram.com/nepenthes.official
instagram.com/studionicholson
instagram.com/anglan_shop
instagram.com/workware_official

I didn’t just want to buy and put together beads and strings, I wanted to create something unique.

So I tried different knots and designs until I got one that resembled a humanoid figure. It reminded me of the Anito and how it reflected our ancestry so I stuck with the design.

– New Balance 990v3
– Asics Gel-Kayano series
– Excelsior Bolt
– Nike Air Force 1
– Mizuno Wave Rider 10

I think what greatly contributed to baggy clothing coming back to the mainstream are style icons from the UK and Korea.

Fashion trends are usually started by designer brands and celebrities. With all the influence they have, it’s not unusual for people to get on the wave when they see their favorite artists/brands sporting a style.

Nothing much has changed when it comes to interacting with our customers since SUOT operates online. The main difference is that we don’t have meetups at the moment. All orders are shipped out.

I planned on making reusable cloth masks but a lot of brands are doing that already. I might consider releasing some provided I find the proper materials.

Messages to your followers? Shoutouts?

The feedback has been amazing. I wanna thank everyone for supporting SUOT. We’ll continue to put out quality pieces for ya’ll.

Speaking of which, we’re launching our second collection on June 13 so keep your eyes peeled.

Check out SUOT on their Facebook and Instagram pages.