VINTAGE MEANS UKAY UKAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Vintage clothing in wikipedia means secondhand garments from previous era. Clothes before 1920s are considered antique while clothes from 1920s to 1980s are retro.

Here in the Philippines, vintage clothes equate to ukay ukay finds. Ukay means "to dig". Baguio City is well known of ukay ukay stores, but now you can find such in every side of the Metro.

Shopping in ukay ukay store (also known as thrift store) is quite different in mall shopping. Its like searching a pin in a bulk of hay or going on a treasure hunt! That's why ukay finds are also called "treasures." You can find branded, designer's and even brand new clothes, shoes, bags and accessories at a very cheap price. For instance, you can find G2000 coat for only Php180! You may not believe but once you purchase the treasure, you'll keep on visiting ukay store again!

For reader's out there who are curious what an ukay ukay store looks like, Watch this video from you tube- a walk thru ukay ukay store.

And here's some pictures inside ukay ukay store

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I am proud to say that I am an ukay ukay shopaholic also. I believe that patronizing these items is being eco-friendly aside from saving a lot from my allowance! Everytime I purchased second hand items- it is already a process of recycling! Its a thought of being GREEN, SAVE RESOURCES and at the same time being FASHIONABLE!






For online vintage (ukay) store visit- www.vintagefashion09@multiply.com