There’s Always a Plan B!
Plan B turns unexpected challenges into creativity in motion.
Words Mian Centeno
Photos courtesy of Septième Rebelle
November 23, 2025
For Holiday 2026, Septième Rebelle and creative director Robbie Santos present Plan B, a collection born from last year’s unexpected production challenges. What began as a series of production setbacks has transformed into a celebration of resourcefulness, a reflection of faith, and the art of reinvention.
“The show is entitled Plan B,” Santos shared. “We were besieged by so many issues—from the clothes to our workers, the models, even the set design. So the team and I were always thinking of a Plan B.”
Septième Rebelle's Robbie Santos
The idea of always preparing an alternative became the heartbeat of the collection. Santos reimagines formal wear classics with relaxed edges, modern ease, and intentional unpredictability. Each look is a reminder that elegance and adaptability can coexist effortlessly.
Santos’ signature “business in the front, party at the back” aesthetic runs throughout, adding quiet rebellion to refined silhouettes. Each look blends polish with a touch of play.
A deeply personal element anchors the collection: religious medallions integrated into the garments. Inspired by Santos’ travels to Quiapo and Guadalupe, Mexico, they serve as symbols of hope, guidance, and creative grounding.
“Whenever you are encountering problems or issues in life, when things don’t go your way, your plan B is basically to cling to your faith,” he said. “There’s only faith you can cling to.”
These unblessed medallions offer protection without ritual, turning couture into a quiet shield. Their presence gives each piece emotional weight beyond its embellishment.
True to Septième Rebelle’s made-to-order philosophy, craftsmanship remains meticulous. Luxurious fabrics, daring cutouts, and intricate details highlight individuality and precision.
For Santos, Plan B is the proof that artistry thrives in persistence, not perfection. Every detour becomes a doorway to something unexpected—and often, something more beautiful.
