Who We Are
"Our journey has always been rooted in passion—passion for fashion, for people, for brands that connect with real lives and embracing the ever-evolving spirit of style. "


believes in finding the right brands from all over the world and making them tailor fit for our local consumers. Everyday, our team focuses on one thing: to make customer service, store design, brand marketing and the overall shopping experience to be at the forefront innovator of fashion retail.
Our Story
2006 – Our journey began at Rockwell, launching Anthem with luxury denim icons like 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, Rock & Republic, and True Religion. Affliction and Paul Frank soon joined the mix. The concept quickly took off, leading to stores in Shangri-La Plaza and Greenbelt 5.
2009 – We introduced our first monobrand concept: Original Penguin at Power Plant Mall.
2011–2016 – Anthem brought in Perry Ellis and Thomas Sabo, catering to the stylish professional and fashion-forward crowd. The expansion of Ben Sherman followed, strengthening our menswear portfolio.
May 2016 – A decade in business. From a humble office of small team of three to over 500 talented individuals dedicated to fashion, branding and retailing, we celebrated 10 years of growth and grit.
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2017–2019 – We opened the first Nautica store in the country, followed by Beyond The Vines from Singapore—our first contemporary women’s label—at Shangri-La Plaza.
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2020 & Beyond – With over 100 retail doors nationwide, Anthem acquired Champion and launched its physical and online presence in the Philippines, continuing our mission to lead in heritage and lifestyle retail.

Brand Archive
7 For All Mankind
Toki Doki
Yak Pak
Soludos
Herve Chapelier
Ben Sherman
Nautica
Baggallini
Citizens of Summer
BB Dakota
Farah Vintage
Brand Roster
Original Penguin
Perry Ellis
Champion
Thomas Sabo
Beyond The Vines
Stanley
Between Days




Shangri-La Plaza Flagship


Original Penguin & Perry Ellis store, located on Mid Level 2/3 Shangri-La Plaza Mall, East Wing. Opened in December 2024. Launched on March 2025.
Awards and
Citations
2011 AYALA MERCHANT AWARDS
Most Promising Retailer, Original Penguin, Bonifacio High Street
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2012 AYALA MERCHANT AWARDS
Store Operations Excellence, Original Penguin, Bonifacio High Street
Visual Merchandising Excellence, Original Penguin, MarQuee Mall
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21st national retailers conference (2012)
Speaker and Panelist - Cheryl Lao Lee
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22nd national retailers conference (2013)
Committee Member - Ericson Lee
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2014 Ayala merchant awards
Store of the Year, Original Penguin, TriNoma Mall
Store Operations Excellence, Original Penguin, TriNoma Mall
Store Operations Excellence, Original Penguin, MarQuee Mall
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2015 AYALA MERCHANT AWARDS
Store Operations Excellence, Original Penguin, MarQuee Mall
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2016 AYALA MERCHANT AWARDS
Store of the Year, Original Penguin, Centrio Mall (Cagayan De Oro)
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2021 e-BOSSING ONLINE SEMINAR
Panelist for Innovative Trends in the Retail Industry - Cheryl Lao Lee
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2022 National Retail Conference and Expo
Speaker for Retail - Cheryl Lao Lee
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2024 Outstanding Filipino Retailer Awards
Retail Employer Category


Proudly a Family Business
Ericson Lee & Cheryl Lao Lee
Our company is built on a love for fashion and retail. We strive to bring international brands to the Philippines, giving our customers access to the styles and choices they deserve. By introducing global names to the local market, we hope to enrich the retail landscape and create more opportunities for Filipino consumers to express themselves through fashion. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to serve our customers and make world-class fashion more accessible, inspiring, and within reach.








