Make your inner fashionista happy in Manila’s thrifting destinations—and get a sartorial spectacle without breaking the bank.
In the metro where trends evolve in a blink of an eye, a community of thrift stores is a bustling feast for the customer looking to make their wardrobe a canvas or just someone looking for more of their style. Bridging sustainable fashion and upcycling with the wave of trends, get your next big find and cop curated pieces in these shops across the city and begin your fashion journey.
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Season Pass
This place in Maginhawa street is a haven for vintage, streetwear, archive, and reworked pieces—find contemporary wardrobe staples timeless through the seasons or go back in time to other fashion eras and get grails at unbeatable prices. With their broad selection of buildable pieces, there’s something for everyone—especially streetwear aficionados.
It’s Vintage
An ode to one’s individuality, It’s Vintage in Makati is a world where fashion and artistic expression collide. From racing jackets to boy-scout polos and eclectic vintage corset tops, this story has everything you need to get in touch with your free spirit and artistic soul.
Vintage Vault
Fine-tuned from the makings of treasured and sought-after brands, this store in Maginhawa has racks and racks of pieces that await new owners—get value and treasure and new finds for your closet. All curated with an eye for taste of style, score undiscovered grails for your wardrobe.
The Archives Vintage
This flea market is opening in Taft this April 5-7, so make your weekend plans and head over to a treasure trove of pop-ups and curated merchants where you can get unique finds at every rack. Have a magical exploration of handpicked essentials from Wayback Vintage, graphic tees and leather jackets from Sumo Swag PH, curated 90s and Y2K pieces from The Weeknd Studios, and more.
South Trading Post
This whimsical avenue in Alabang features everything from designer steals to undiscovered gems that are hand-picked for the fashion treasure hunters. For curated-vintage apparel, footwear, and accessories to suit all your thrifting needs, we might have to wait for this month’s market. Meanwhile, they’re opening a weekend pop-up this April 13 to 14 showcasing Filipino homegrown brands at the Nook Coworking Studio in Alabang.
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