When party season comes around, I know some ladies (including me, I am some ladies) have a hard time scrambling around to look for something fancy or formal to wear. For some reason, I’ve never had a staple formal wear piece in my wardrobe—maybe because I always think I’ll never wear them again.
If you’re like me and know you’ve got upcoming parties and special occasions—especially for the holiday season—we discovered a local fashion brand that makes formalwear more accessible for Filipinas.
Photo courtesy of Comme by Calli Collective
Comme by Calli Collective is a newly launched local clothing line from the same brilliant minds behind Calli Collective.
Erika Chan and Kyra Co, founders of Comme and Calli Collective, share with WhenInManila.com that they aim to make formalwear more accessible and affordable for all.
Comme also makes formalwear, evening wear, and party outfits more sustainable by providing super versatile outfits that can be worn to elegant affairs or casual birthday parties! With Comme, you can be sure to wear their pieces multiple times on many different occasions.
Photo courtesy of Comme by Calli Collective
“We want to provide options suitable for both formal occasions, such as weddings and debuts, and versatile enough for less formal gatherings like birthdays and parties,” share the founders.
This was one of the biggest factors that made me fall in love with the brand instantly. I’ve always had second thoughts about buying lavish outfits for an event and not being sure if I can use the outfit again, especially since formalwear usually comes at a steep price.
Browsing through Comme’s collection, I instantly knew that their pieces could be worn over and over and over again. They also came in colors that could work for your usual parties such as formal galas, weddings, or fancy birthdays.
Photo courtesy of Comme by Calli Collective
And with their formalwear starting at PHP 3,250, you’re only going to spend a percentage of what you would have spent in a mall or boutique.
When I received my Comme dress, it was clear that it was expertly made and of excellent quality. I knew it was going to last me years. It’s also super comfy and made me feel super confident!
Photo courtesy of Comme by Calli Collective
You’ll also be happy to know that Comme partners with “nanays” who skillfully create each piece. And when you purchase a dress from Comme, you’re not only supporting a homegrown local clothing brand, but you’re also supporting local seamstresses and their partner “nanays”.
Comme is a great example of how extremely talented Filipinos are, and that our local brands and products deserve to be on the world’s center stage. With Comme by Calli Collective, you’ll have versatile wardrobe staples and you’re supporting local talents.
Comme by Calli Collective
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