Step up your fashion flair!

MANILA, Philippines - It’s time to step up your fashion flair.

Skechers, world-renowned fashion-athletic footwear brand, recently opened its new flagship store at the second floor of Glorietta 2 in Makati City. The occasion was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony graced by Glorietta 2 operations manager Mitch Dumlao and associate operations manager Kevin Chia, young celebrities Erich Gonzales, Alden Richards, Derrick Monasterio, Andrea Torres and Michelle Vito.

Guests were given an exclusive preview of Skechers’ latest shoe collection, including its stylish Skch+3 sneaker wedge, fashionable smart casual Mark Nason shoes for men, trendsetting men’s relaxed-fit shoes and performance frontrunner, GOrun2. Another event highlight was a sneak peek of the brand’s new product categories for 2014 like intimate wear and apparel for ladies and young men.

The brand’s hip and stylish Skch+3 sneaker wedge should be in the radar of every style-conscious woman. Its versatile look can be worn from high-fashion catwalks to the urban streets to the posh clubs for a ladies’ night out.

Refine one’s style instantly with Mark Nason’s lace-up, low-ankle height dress casual boots made of smooth, full-grain leather with stitching accents and comfort sole. Included in the collection are lace-up dress casual oxfords made with either soft suede or soft leather upper with stitching and overlay accents. They come in plain toe, wingtip or cap toe. The casual oxfords are made more interesting with a colorful sole or top sole.

Aside from the Skechers x Mark Nason collection, the brand also offers men’s relaxed-fit shoes, which are the new breed of shoes for today’s trendsetters. From street sneakers to dressier kicks and loafers, Skechers has the right kind of shoes for men of style. What’s more, this everyday footwear screams comfort with its relaxed fit technology featuring a memory foam for added cushioning.

For those who are into running or hitting the gym, check out GOrun2, the sequel of the successful GOrun performance shoe. This updated shoe reportedly helps runners run faster with a mid-foot strike, allowing users to achieve their personal best time. Choose from the bright color combinations to spruce up your active wear.

Skechers also recently introduced the Nite Owl, an innovation exclusive to its GOrun2 and GOrun Ride 2 performance models. It is designed specifically for evening or early morning runs as it glows in the dark.

(For more information, visit www.skechers.com.ph.)