The contemporary style scene has been feeling a bit nostalgic lately. We've all been immersed in the kitschy sensibilites of the Y2K resurgence, with mini-skirts and baby tees having become closet mainstays. Slightly surrealistic cartoon-inspired pieces have also become recurring characters in our wardrobes and Instagram feeds, with pieces like MSCHF's big red boots having caused a frenzy.
Locally, something that transports us back to the good o'le days is a striped and floral print bed sheet or blanket. We're of course pertaining to the "pambansang kumot" that most Filipinos have likely grown up sleeping with. Originally a print borrowed from the Malaysian batik, this motif has now found its way to the collections of local designers. At once chic and nostalgic, and maybe even a little bit cozy, kumot-inspired pieces are now all the rage.
Local Designers to Check Out for Kumot-Inspired Pieces
1. Arwin Meriales
Student designer Arwin Meriales is the genius responsible for Sassa Gurl's show-stopping Preview Ball 2022 look. Comprised of a corset top with a dramatic train and shoulders, the content creator's ensemble was a tribute to queer kids playing dress-up in the iconic kumot.
2. Jaggy Glarino
At the the most recently-held Bench Fashion Week, Jaggy Glarino went back to his roots and designed a collection based around his experiences as he came of age. Stand-out numbers from the roster were dresses and suits fashioned out of the household staple.
Vice Ganda, one of Jaggy's long-time muses, donned the blue iteration of the dress for a recent TV appearance and served "woke-up-like-this" realness. No one pulls it off quite like she does!
3. Nobody Clothing
To incoporate the print into your everyday ensembles, hit up Nobody Clothing. The label became popular after releasing button-down shirts, both in cropped and full-length versions, crafted out of the iconic textile.
Available in pink, dubbed as the Milagros, and blue, called the Maria, the polos sell like hotcakes with each release. The brand continues to restock on them, so you best keep your eyes peeled!
The Milagros (Pink) and Marie (Blue) Cropped Polo, P950, NOBODY CLOTHING, madebyabunchofnobodies.com
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