Going Goth

MANILA, Philippines - Leading clothing brand B.U.M. combines Goth and streetwear and creates statement-making pieces that appeal to your inner rebel. The forward-thinking clothing brand B.U.M. borrows influences from Goth, Victorian and Edwardian fashion trends — even throwing in some elements from medieval architecture for good measure.

For B.U.M.’s holiday collection, it’s all about new textures and edgy treatments. Taking inspiration from Gothic fashion, monochromatic and dark hues are key colors, — the complete antithesis of the usual bright, colorful palette associated with the holiday season. Expect vivid reds, deep purples, shocking blues and stark whites.

From the fashion sense of Goth kids in Berlin and Japan to local streetwear, B.U.M. turns punk-rock chic to street-worthy, wearable level. Embellishments and patches are noticeable, ripped fabrics more common, all designed to shock and unleash one’s rebellious spirit. Rayon, a synthetic silk-like fabric that is commonly used as draping in evening gowns and other flowing garments, has found its way into B.U.M.’s new statement pieces. It’s combined with cotton and “burned out” to look like one seamless piece.

As the brand moves forward, B.U.M. manages to keep its “trademark” look: bold graphic patterns and other embellishments like torn fabrics, though this time more prominent. B.U.M. has really graduated from its casual streetwear image to a more daring, edgy fashion-forward brand. B.U.M. is available at all leading department stores nationwide.