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Designed for the modern metropolitan Manila man, these pieces are tailored for days that rarely stick to a single plan, moving seamlessly from the office to dinner, from meetings to drinks, and everywhere in between. With considered silhouettes, refined fabrics, and a relaxed approach to tailoring, they strike the right balance between looking polished and feeling at ease. Because in a city that never really slows down, your wardrobe shouldn’t have to either. When you look this good, it’s never just another Monday.
A version of this story appears in the September 2026 issue with the title “Another Monday”
SHOOT CREDITS:
Photographs by KARL KING AGUÑA. Styling by GENO ESPIDOL. Model: CHRISTIAN BOOTLE. Producer: JULIAN RODRIGUEZ & KEVIN GONZALES. Styling Assistant: JERMAINNE LAGURA. Hairstylist: JA FELICIANO. Makeup Artist: DON DE JESUS. Makeup Artist’s Assistant: EMILIANO ROY. Director of Photography: ROBYN JOSUE. Lighting Technician: JOM ABLAY.
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Modern tailoring combines sharp structure with relaxed comfort and versatility, creating clothes that can move easily from the office to dinner, drinks, and everything in between.
Look for considered silhouettes, refined fabrics, and a relaxed approach to tailoring that keeps you polished without sacrificing comfort.
The editorial features Stefano Ricci, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera, Dior, and Bulgari, alongside Filipino labels ORIAS and Johnny’s Wear-Alls, styled by Geno Espidol and shot by Karl King Aguña.
“Another Monday” was photographed by Karl King Aguña and styled by Geno Espidol, featuring model Christian Bootle in tailored looks spanning suits, robes, and relaxed separates for GQ Philippines’ September issue.
Versatile tailoring transitions from day to night through relaxed silhouettes and refined fabrics that work equally well for morning coffee runs, office meetings, and after-hours drinks without a full outfit change.
