As someone who is a fan of shorts and looks for every opportunity to wear them instead of pants, I am absolutely in love with local apparel brand Straightforward. This homegrown label launched in 2011 but gained traction only in the last couple of years due to Manila’s newfound fascination with all things basic.
The clothing company sells garments that are under the “essentials” category — plain items meant for everyday wear (thus the name Straightforward). Shorts, under the Shorts Market sub-brand, are one of their most popular offerings, which seem to be a response to the once-trendy joggers.