" The Lorie Project ": Fashion Forward : IV. Localization

" The Lorie Project ": Kikay's Corner

I have been featuring foreign brands and their respective products in this page. Some of you, may think that colonialism entirely dominates my values due to my obvious adoration to those foreign products. Readers you're wrong. I may vocally encouraged you to try those products and brands, but I am advertising them for the reason of quality achievement on your merchandise. It is no secret to all of you that I am a strong advocate of good quality and lasting products, be it on clothing or other reasonable material things. But it doesn't necessarily mean that I am a snob when it comes to our locally made goods. In fact, most of my wardrobe consists of local brands which in my opinion, made of high quality and have been in my possessions for quite sometime.

So today, I've chosen to feature two of the best local female brands here in our country. I've been a devoted follower of their products, because truly, they embody what an authentic Filipino Brand should emphasize and what should a Filipina consumer nowadays ought to wear and buy.

TEAM Kamiseta

As mentioned in their website, the Brand's respective style philosophy to live,

"It's fun being a girl" -- This is our driving formula for the brand. Cool casual classics or what we call the "Triple C" has been envisioned for every item that carries the Kamiseta label. Kamiseta's success is driven by a powerful combination of extensive product development, fashion right merchandise, exciting brand imaging, affordable prices and friendly service. The Kamiseta lifestyle is truly what girls are all about."

Gorgeous Tops : Tees, Blouse and Shirt

Feminine Dresses

Superb Knits

Perfect Bottoms

Accessories

Team Bayo

What's the story behind the name Bayo? Let's read few parts of the Brand's personal story and style mantra,

“Bayo,” an ilonggo term which means, “dress” in English was chosen by the owners of the company since they are from Bacolod.

Bayo reflects a clean, classic image. Bayo caters to women who embody the laid-back, casual lifestyle who have preference for stylish yet classic apparelBayo revolves around who the Filipina truly is in all her different facets and

Bayo offers classic pieces of ready-to-wear apparel from blouses, tees, pants, jeans, skirts, accessories such as footwear, bags, jewelry and other merchandise, which can be easily be mixed and matched. Bayo aims to create a lifestyle for women by providing them with diverse range of product show she evolves with time but still maintaining her distinct cultural attributes.."