DBTK

Country

Philippines

Price

Entry

Founded

2008

Founder

Emil Javier, Vince Javier

dbtkco.com @dbtkco

Don't Blame The Kids - shortened to DBTK - was started in Quezon City in 2008 by brothers Emil and Vince Javier, who began reselling international streetwear in college before turning the operation into a homegrown label aimed at rewriting how the world sees Filipino youth. The brand built its reputation on positive, goal-oriented messaging, deliberate storytelling and a steady cadence of culturally pointed collections, and now operates as one of the Philippines' most recognizable streetwear businesses. Highlights include an H&M global capsule and the S.E.A. No Bounds collaboration with Indonesia's Ageless Galaxy and Malaysia's Pestle & Mortar Clothing.

Timeline3

2008—2018·10 yrs

2008
DBTK founded in Manila
Brothers Emil and Vince Javier found Don't Blame The Kids in Manila as one of the first homegrown Filipino streetwear labels.
2014
Hypebeast Asia coverage
Hypebeast features DBTK as the leader of the new Manila streetwear scene, expanding its regional influence.
2018
DBTK x Bench partnership
DBTK partners with Filipino retail giant Bench on accessibly priced capsule collections.

2008
DBTK founded in Manila
Brothers Emil and Vince Javier found Don't Blame The Kids in Manila as one of the first homegrown Filipino streetwear labels.
2014
Hypebeast Asia coverage
Hypebeast features DBTK as the leader of the new Manila streetwear scene, expanding its regional influence.
2018
DBTK x Bench partnership
DBTK partners with Filipino retail giant Bench on accessibly priced capsule collections.