(Front) Venisse Laurel-Hermano, Rajo Laurel and Gela Laurel-Stehmeier together with The Rajo Store Holiday 2025 collection models (back). RYAN ONG
LIFE

All in the family

Luis Espiritu

Iconic designer Rajo Laurel recently celebrated two important milestones. The first was the launch of the brand’s Holiday Collection 2025. Designed in collaboration with his sisters, Venisse Laurel-Hermano and Gela Laurel-Stehmeier, the collection marked a first in the brand’s history. Also, it was the debut of a contemporary new store design for The RAJO Store, Power Plant Mall.

Bambi Mañosa-Tanjutco with her daughters Bella (standing) and Natasha (seated).
Franco Laurel and Virginia Laurel.
Bea Zobel Elizalde
Georgina Wilson, Hannah Pangilinan and Jess Wilson.
Rafa Siguion-Reyna and Yanah Siguion-Reyna.
Iza Calzado Wintle, Cristalle Belo Pitt, Rajo Laurel, Marielle Santos-Po, Stephanie Zubiri and Rocio Olbes.

The Holiday 2025 Collection drew inspiration from the lives and perspectives of his sisters, alongside conversations with family, friends and his creative team. Laurel crafted essential wardrobe pieces that are classic and contemporary, channeling inclusivity, authenticity and the current lifestyle.

Janina Dizon and Jacqueline Dizon.
Mond Gutierrez and Solenn Heussaff.
Junie and Natalia Peña.
Nix Alañon and Ruffa Gutierrez.
Bubbles Paraiso and Phoem Baranda.
Tessa Alindogan, Jenny Zapanta, JZ Berenguer-Testa and Crisann Celdran.

The reopening of The RAJO Store is a testament of the brand moving with the times. The successful event brimmed with fashion, personalities, society figures and celebrities. But, more importantly, it was a celebration of family, creativity and life.