TAILORED DENIM 2024
Edition 0
Made in Manila, Philippines
2023
Photography by Renzo Navarro
Styling by 3-D Atelier
Intentionally crafted with the brand’s signature Edition 0 denim, each piece features a chambray lining and supplementary elements that elevate the design and function of the garment.
Shop the Tailored Denims here.
DENIM COLLECTION 2024
Edition 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Techniques:
Made in Manila, Philippines
2024
Photography by Renzo Navarro
Styling by 3-D Atelier
Each denim wash was thoughtfully selected for a specific piece to create an intentional, curated collection.
Shop the Denim Collection here.
PIQUE COLLECTION 2023
demi-woven jersey light piques
Techniques:
TUPI ¹, KUMPOL ², IKOT ³, SIK-SIK⁴ , ALAMBRE⁵, PILIPIT⁶
Made in Manila, Philippines
2023
Photography by Renzo Navarro
Hair by Sylvina Lopez
Styling by 3-D Atelier
KUMPOL ² - uses the quilt’s texture to somehow become a "micro cushion" in the garments
IKOT ³ - manipulated by hand it aims to imitate the motion of “pag ikot” (going around), sealing it off with a layer of pique to create abstract shapes
SIK-SIK⁴ - involves concepts of gathering, pressing whole piques, intentionally layering and stitching to create a whole garment
ALAMBRE⁵ - a direct interpretation of the chicken wire barricade / fence textures seen on the architecture, from mundane to notable ones in the Philippines
PILIPIT⁶ - the edge of the pique fabrics are literally twisted and secured carefully by hand, by which the seams define the style and drape of the garment
View the campaign film here.
CARL JAN CRUZ UNIVERS
demi-woven jersey light piques,
linen denims, sueded silks, raw denims, vintage poplin, silk linens, crepes
Styles referenced:
Isagani Dress²⁰¹⁷, Garutay Bralette²⁰²⁰, Teodora Dress²⁰²¹, Dakila Shirt²⁰¹⁷, Free Cuff Jeans²⁰¹⁵, Kudah Basahan Dress²⁰¹⁷, Denis Biker Jacket²⁰¹⁵, Jan Shell Jacket²⁰¹⁵
Made in Manila, Philippines
2022
Photography by Renzo Navarro
Styling by 3-D Atelier
Their new relationship is founded on CJ’s “clear vision of style,” which led him to bring the brand to Univers in the first place.
With talks beginning as early as 2019, the collaboration remains a work in progress. CJ is grateful that their relationship has caused him to evaluate what it means to be a contemporary Filipino brand.
“I wanted to communicate that it wouldn’t be possible without my team; without building it over time,” the designer shares. “In the atelier, we love the conceptual pieces. but we want people who want to wear them. [The collection] is a celebration about wearing these pieces on the streets.”
Read the full article by Vogue Philippines here.
RIB BAGS : Bags
(2022)Photographed by Rob Frogoso
Rib Knit Steel in Rogue, Cream, Black
Styles referenced:
Placemat Bag²⁰¹⁸
Made in Manila, Philippines
2022
Photography by Rob Frogoso
PANGPAWIS 2022
demi-woven jersey light piques,
vintage poplins, sueded silks, silk linens, Edition 0 denim
Made in Manila, Philippines
2022
Photography by Renzo Navarro
Styling by CJ Cruz
Pangpawis a collection played on our studio and ateliers creativity - working on maquettes straight in to actualized articles of clothing.
Click here to view the campaign film series.
PAMBAHAY : Young’s Garden
(2021)Photographed by Koji Arboleda
demi-woven jersey light piques
Made in Manila, Philippines
2021
Photography by Koji Arboleda
PAMBAHAY : Introducing Rogue, Abyss, and Shine
(2021)Photographed by Petra Gana
demi-woven jersey light piques
Made in Manila, Philippines
2021
Photography by Petra Gana
Shop PAMBAHAY here.
PAMBAHAY : 3rd Edition
(2021)
Photographed by Rob Frogoso
demi-woven jersey light piques
Made in Manila, Philippines
2021
Photography by Renzo Navarro
Introducing the latest silhouettes: the Vestee, Poloshirtee, Sandress, and Safaree.
Shop PAMBAHAY here.