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| Product type | Apparel |
|---|---|
| Owner | Suyen Corporation |
| Country | Philippines |
| Introduced | August 3, 1987 |
| Markets | Asia, North America, Oceania |
| Ambassador(s) | Richard Gomez Jomari Yllana John Estrada |
| Tagline | Live Local |
| Website | shop |
Bench (stylized as bench/ or BENCH/) is a Philippine clothing and lifestyle brand owned by Suyen Corporation. They sell a range of clothing including casualwear, underwear, and sportswear, as well as bags, accessories, footwear, and fragrances.
Bench was established in 1987 by Ben Chan. Its first outlet was a small store selling men's t-shirts [1] in an outlet of the SM Department Store (now SM Store). [2] In 1991, Bench released its first television commercial featuring Filipino actor Richard Gomez as its endorser which set a standard on how the brand is promoted by its celebrity endorsers. [2]
The company has since grown to include a ladies' line, underwear, fragrances, housewares, snacks and other lifestyle products. Bench has expanded to overseas territories, including the United States, Middle East, China, Myanmar, and Singapore. [1]
In 2017, the first Bench Design Awards, a fashion design competition for young designers, was held. [3]
The first Bench Cafe, named after the clothing line, opened in January 2018. [4]
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