Her goal isn’t just about growing her brand, it’s about showing that Filipino designers deserve global recognition too.
Patty Ang has built her name on pieces that women love to wear. Clean, striking, and thoughtfully made, her designs have graced red carpets and high-profile events, but they’ve also made their way into everyday wardrobes.
Now, with the opening of her new headquarters at Jupiter Place in Bel-Air, Makati, she is offering something more. A space that is both a creative hub and an invitation for clients to experience her work firsthand. The POST had the chance to see her space and sit down with Patty for a quick chat.
“This new headquarters is the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and a deep passion for creating pieces that feel personal,” Ang says. “It’s a space where we can truly connect with our clients and understand their individual styles.”
The new headquarters serve as her main atelier, where clients can explore her designs, request custom pieces, and be part of the creative process. Unlike any of her previous locations, this space offers a more immersive and tailored experience, allowing clients to sit down with Ang and find styles that truly suit them.
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A space that reflects her brand
From the moment you step into the new headquarters, you see Ang’s design philosophy reflected in every detail. The interiors are minimal yet inviting, modern yet warm. The space is designed not just for function but to inspire creativity. It’s a place where couture and ready-to-wear coexist, where her signature aesthetic—clean lines, understated luxury, and thoughtful tailoring—is present in both the space and the work being done inside it.
“I wanted a space that felt like an extension of my work, modern but warm, structured but fluid,” Ang says. “A place where creativity has no limits.”
Under one roof
Ang made her name in couture designing pieces for celebrities and clients who value craftsmanship and precision. In 2020, she expanded her vision with Patton, her ready-to-wear brand that focuses on wardrobe essentials. With both brands now housed in her new headquarters, she has more freedom to experiment and expand.
“Patton is totally different from Patty Ang,” she explains. “With basics, the challenge is always: how do you make them stand out?”
She acknowledges similar brands that dominate the market, but she’s not looking to compete on scale. Instead, she focuses on quality, fit, and material selection, ensuring that even the simplest Patton piece carries the same level as her couture work.
“We’re trying our best to give our clientele the best product and quality we can with the lowest price possible as well. It’s fun playing around with different materials that we can source out and find.”
Patton is practical but not plain. It’s meant to be worn every day, yet it still carries the same careful design that has made her couture line so sought after.
Dressing icons
Ang has dressed some of the biggest names in fashion and entertainment, including Blackpink’s Jennie. But when asked about her dream client, she doesn’t hesitate.
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“I’m addicted to K-pop,” she admits. “I’d love to dress Seventeen or BTS.” Her husband, Anton, chimes in: “My dream is for her to dress Dua Lipa.”
“Well, we dressed up her mom!” she laughs, referring to her past work with Dua Lipa’s mother.
Her designs are already reaching a global audience, and as K-pop continues to influence fashion, it wouldn’t be surprising if more international stars start wearing her pieces.
Putting Filipino fashion on the map
While Patty Ang is expanding, she remains deeply connected to the Philippines. Her goal isn’t just about growing her brand, it’s about showing that Filipino designers deserve global recognition. “While we’re dreaming of more, our main target is still Filipinos, we’re still a Filipino brand. We have the craftsmanship that we can do it [to go global] also,” she says. “Our products are top-tier. As I would say so far, I want to put the Filipino brand on the [global] fashion map. I think that’s my main goal.”
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But for Ang, this is just the start. She wants Filipino brands to stand alongside international fashion houses, known not just for their artistry but for their quality and innovation. With her headquarters now open, Ang is focused on pushing Patton further. She wants to refine the brand, introduce new materials, and possibly expand into accessories.
And collaborations? She’s open to the idea. “If I could collaborate with any brand? So many,” she says. “Even a brand like Nike. There’s so much you can do with something simple.” —with interview by SEAN PATRICK ELLADO
