Business Casual | Kuya Istilo on Authenticity, Community, and Filipino Fashion

In this episode, we sit down with Kuya Istilo, Filipino-American fashion tastemaker, cultural curator, and now clothing designer behind @istilo.la.

We talk about:

• How being genuine and authentic with your voice helps you connect with the community you’re meant to have

• His vision of building a central hub for discovering both new and established Filipino-owned brands.

• His quirky interests, offbeat humor, and the little things that make his creative journey uniquely his.

While we didn’t dive into it on camera, Kuya Istilo just announced the launch of his new clothing line with Istilo.LA and Noble Creations dropping this month, proof that his creative hustle is only growing bigger.

From reimagining the barong Tagalog to uplifting small businesses, Kuya Istilo brings culture, style, and personality into everything he does.

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