British-Filipino designer Prince Padilla seamlessly merges fine art with high fashion. Holding dual BA degrees in Fine Art and Fashion from the Manchester School of Art, he honed his skills in London before launching his Manila-based studio, Novel. The label focuses entirely on custom, made-to-order menswear and womenswear, redefining modern silhouettes through exceptional craftsmanship.
Novel is deeply rooted in material exploration and structural deconstruction. Sourcing textiles exclusively from the Philippines, Padilla champions a slow, craft-led approach. He transforms traditional fabrics into garments of striking architectural beauty. His visionary design approach recently earned him the MEGA Young Designers 2024 title. Widely acclaimed by top-tier publications like VOGUE Philippines and L’Officiel Philippines, Padilla is rapidly propelling contemporary Filipino design onto the global stage.
