From effortless wear to statement accessories, make January your style month
Style Spotting: Muji's Kapok line, Uniqlo's Disney collab, Gentle Monter's 'Bouquet' collection, and Arao's 'Soul' bracelets
By John Legaspi
Wrapped in Kapok
Muji Philippines kicks off the year with a new collection spotlighting a unique material: kapok. Kapok, a natural fiber derived from the nuts of a tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, is an environmentally friendly material traditionally used as stuffing for cushions and garments. Muji reimagines it into wearable pieces for men and women, ranging from shirts and coveralls to double-gauze blouses in various colors. Kapok fibers are hollow, lightweight, and airy, making them the lightest natural fiber in the world—a unique Muji material for comfortable, functional, and sustainable clothing.
Check out the new Kapok collection at Muji stores in Estancia Mall, Greenhills Mall, Festival Mall, Glorietta 3, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, Uptown Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, Greenbelt 3, Power Plant Mall, Central Square, and online at mujiph.com.
Adorned with Disney
Uniqlo launches Disney embroidery designs at the Re.Uniqlo Studio in-store repair and remake service. Customers can now personalize their favorite Uniqlo items with eight exclusive embroidery designs featuring beloved Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck. By expanding the range of personalization options, the brand celebrates creativity, joy, and the enduring appeal of Disney, while promoting sustainability and the extended lifecycle of clothing.
The service is priced at ₱250 per icon and is available at Re.Uniqlo Studio counters in Uniqlo Manila Global Flagship Store, SM Mall of Asia, and BGC High Street.
Not your basic eyewear
Gentle Monster unveils the 2026 “Bouquet” collection. Inspired by the delicate architecture of plant stems, the collection reimagines these organic details as a distinctive line of eyewear. It introduces an elevated range of frames characterized by unique loops, tangles, and ties—design elements drawn from natural botanical structures. The line balances soft aesthetics with expressive flair, exemplified by a lush statement frame adorned with vibrant beadwork.
Gentle Monster is located on 5th Avenue in Shangri‑La at The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Accessories that heal
Arao highlights how pearls bring gifts of inner wisdom, emotional balance, clarity, and deep calm with its “Soul” collection. A solitaire, handpicked baroque pearl is strung with crystals like aquamarine, amethyst, citrine, smoky quartz, clear quartz, larimar, moonstone, prehnite, or rose quartz, resulting in a soulful collection that enriches everyday luxury.
Arao is now available at Rustan’s Silver Vault in Shangri-La Plaza Mall.