Goldworld Unapologetically Celebrates Art, Fashion, and Self-Expression
More than a brand, Goldworld is a dynamic platform that aims to redefine the boundaries of streetwear and creative culture
How Goldworld translates the underground into creative work
Goldworld sees itself beyond streetwear. For the Contillo brothers, it is an avenue for self-expression where art, fashion, and community merge, redefining the boundaries of creative culture.
What began as a doodle at the back of a college notebook evolved into a full-fledged brand. “I was still in school,” founder Elijah Contillo recalls. “I wrote down Goldworld—a name for a platform where we could do all kinds of creative work.”
In 2018, that idea became reality. From a simple Facebook page selling T-shirts, Goldworld has grown into a multidisciplinary movement that spans fashion, street art, music, and live events, among others.
“Gold is genuine, natural, and it can be found underground,” says Elijah. “It’s the people coming from the underground scene—their energy, their value, their hunger to create. I look at them like they’re gold: ready to be discovered.” That mindset shapes every collection, where streetwear becomes a vessel for empowerment.
Inspiration is everywhere for the brand. “I don’t always need a mood board,” Elijah explains. “I find inspiration in the streets, in my friends, my family, the people I see at events.” This intuitive approach gives their designs a raw honesty—rooted in Filipino experience, yet resonant across global streetwear culture.
Goldworld is a brand that’s grounded in authenticity and elevated by ambition. “Streetwear isn’t just about T-shirts,” Elijah reflects. “It’s about leading your identity to be seen publicly. It’s not a definition—it’s an evolution.”
That is evident in every project they create. From collections to underground art events, Goldworld blurs boundaries between style, sound, and scene, guided by a few solid principles: embrace creativity in all forms, represent and nurture your community, and never compromise artistic freedom.
“We’re not trying to impress anyone,” Elijah says. “We’re doing it our way. That’s what makes us different.”
Chief of Editorial Content Patrick Ty
Photography Joseph Bermudez
Art direction Mike Miguel
Fashion Corven Uy
Grooming and hair Jean Anganangan, Crish Marfil, Patricia Marcaida, and Dhanver Serrano (Nix Institute of Beauty)
Models Noel Hein and Nubi Osman (Monarq Agency)
Production design Studio Tatin
Production Francis Vicente
Lighting direction Rojan Maguyon
