Who said brand new is always better? Shake up your Christmas shopping spree by finding homes for these preloved pieces that may just be the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Better yet, support a budding artist with these commissioned crafts!
For those looking to elevate their fit:
- wear.okay (Starts at ₱250)
Pants, shorts, shirts—you name it, they’ve got it. This is perfect if you’re looking to haul in some bottom finds for a loved one or even yourself! They constantly have Mine-All-You-Can (MAYC) setups for an affordable price of Php 200 to 300 only. Speaking of which, there’s a MAYC coming this Dec. 16, so stay tuned!
- Thriftsthetic Version 2 (Starts at ₱399)
Based in Caloocan, this thrift shop has all kinds of funky, colorful, and quality finds一whether it’s footwear, scarves, or clothes! It’s unbelievable to think that these are all thrifted, but it’s one of those rare cases where it’s so good that it’s true.
- wbg (wearboysgo) and coolstuffbylau (Starts at ₱450)
Affordable linen clothes, statement sweaters? These two GenSan-based shops have you covered. Curated by the same owner, Laurence, wearboysgo has some of the best linen dresses and pants. But if you’re looking for menswear, check out some more finds at @Coolstuffbylau!
For the platitos and platitas:
- Vangee's Japan Surplus (Starts at ₱50)
We don’t even know what to tell you. If you’re on a budget, but refuse to compromise over quality, this is it: Divisoria dinnerware, plateware, glassware, and all kinds of wares brought to you online. As the name suggests, it’s a true surplus of the both most common and most unique ceramics. You’ll probably find something here for anyone for some last minute Christmas shopping!
- Caffeinated Lifestyle PH (Starts at ₱110)
For all your coffee-lover buddies out there, this Bicol-based shop is a gem for brand new and preloved cup wares and coffee brewers. If your gift recipient is going to get “brewdoled,” might as well get some coffee, and even tea essentials, here!
- casasoledad (Starts at ₱200)
Full of life and color, and posting on almost a daily basis, you’ll never run out of gift ideas with this shop. For your friends or relatives who are lovers of Snoopy, Moominvalley, Hello Kitty, and other cartoon characters一this is your best bet at finding unique and likely hard-to-find character-embellished ceramics.
For the thrifty homebuddy at heart:
- rattanlove.ph (Starts at ₱380)
From cabinets to chairs, to home accessories such as lamps and jewelry boxes, this Parañaque-based online shop is the real deal for home buddies from the South. You might even be lucky and snag a vintage film camera!
- Habi Lokal (Starts at ₱350)
And another one for the South! With Habi Lokal’s Laguna and Parañaque hubs, a range of vintage chairs, cabinets, and table accessories can be found in this dainty online furniture store.
- Cura Furn PH (Starts at ₱1,200)
Don’t let the starting price scare you away, because Curafurn is a thrifted online store for all kinds of furniture that have been “retouched” and “revived.” Its pieces range from vintage finds, but you’ll want to keep an eye for a variety of upcycled chairs in this shop.
For those who love handcrafted pieces (prices depend on customization)
Made of air dry clay, score some handmade coasters, vases, and plates as minimalistic AND as colorful as they could get. Likhaing Kamay describes each piece to be one of a kind and are made to order.
All the Powerpuff Girls' vibes are strong in this Manila-based shop, as it offers hand tufted rugs and rug mirrors; and earrings! These handmade pieces could be a great addition to anyone's home.
The battle between Apple versus Android users can finally be briefly laid to rest as The Qase Co. offers a variety of customizable phone cases for a huge range of phone models. If you know someone who likes to change their phone cases regularly, this shop’s fun and groovy designs might just be the one to provide the go-to case of all time.
