"Why Waste Time?" The First Collection of the Up-and-Coming Design House: 925

Fueled by the desire to create — nascent 925 designers, Rafael and Bianca Evangelista, released a riveting collection that is perfect for the Filipinos ever-changing environment.

As time proved, the Philippines - and perhaps the whole world — is experiencing a climate crisis, presenting new challenges for each and every industry, including fashion. This brings a spotlight to designers around the world to reimagine casual wear, and to step out of the bounds on how practical clothing is defined.

Answering the call and taking up the mantle to bring the best comfort for Filipinos — 925 Studio’ Why Waste Time, was born.

The Manila-based design house created cozy workwear pieces that are versatile, with the promise that it can be worn amidst any climate or situation — whether that’s commuting during rush hour, or a nice stroll on the beach.

"Our first collection features Relaxed Workwear made from a lightweight and breathable cotton-linen blend. Wear it in the city or at the beach; on a night out, or on a mellow Sunday afternoon. Versatile pieces for the modern Filipino’s ever-changing environment"

The siblings took pride in creating four pieces, their hero product, the 925 work polo. a cotton-linen pants, cotton-linen shorts and the 925 utility tote.

925 Studio's Work Polo, Energy Green | 1400 PHP

The 925 work polo is designed with a relaxed fit, and an embroidered logo - available in different colors: energy green, black. marine and cream. But perhaps the standout among the four, energy green exudes a one of a kind vibe, dripping with personality and effervescence.

925 Studio's Cotton-Linen Pants, Black | 1100 PHP

Emulating Tokyo's street fashion and culture, 925 cotton-linen pants draw inspiration from the era with its loose fit and patch style pockets. Also available in four different colors.

925 Studio's Cotton-Linen Pants, Energy Green | 700 PHP

With comfort still at the top of the designers’ minds, its cotton-linen shorts also offer a comfortable and an easy-to-wear premise - the perfect mix of beauty and practicality, 925 also offers four different colors for this piece.

Though the lunch was successful, the studio still has a long way to go and has a lot to prove. Starting from scratch with a big ambition, 925 wants to house various outlets of expressions through sub-brands, from music, graphics, and clothing. it still has a lot in store.

Irrevocably, the future is bleak and unpredictable, but what matters most for the siblings is right now, they are doing what they love and what they are passionate about.

925 is all about doing what you love, or rather, the fear of not pursuing it.