Luxury items used to be hard to come by in the Philippines. Those days are gone, however, with so many options available than ever before. Whether it's a classic heritage label or a niche designer, you really don't have to look far.
We've put together a list of the best places to buy luxury brands in the Philippines. Get your credit cards ready, and discover the new boutiques and brands that you probably didn't know were available in the country. And, as a bonus, a lot of the retailers on this list have sites to buy online from. Happy shopping, folks!
8 Best Stores to Buy Luxury Fashion in the Philippines
Corso Como 88
The multibrand store—which stocks Italian brands like Valentino, Etro, Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianni Chiarini, GgDB, Buti, Cuoieria Fiorentina, Avenue 67 Milan as well as European brands like Polene, Goyard, Delvaux, See by Chloe, Demellier, Moreau, Givenchy, Golden Goose, Hermés, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miu Miu, to name a few—was founded in 2008 by Imelda Menguito and Valter Sciandra after their friends asked them to source products in Italy.
Rustan's Department Store
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When it comes to luxury, Rustan's knows best. After all, it's the department store that first brought it all to the country back when it was founded. Until now, the 69-year-old retailer brings the best luxury designers to the country along with new a update by way of contemporary labels. From Christian Louboutin to By Far, there's something for everyone.
Adora
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Founded in 2008 by Marilou Tantoco Pineda and Eman Pineda, Adora is known for straight bringing luxury to the country. We're talking about the likes of Chloé, Valentino, and Rimowa. Aside from clothing and accessories, Adora's selection of beauty and grooming products is equally as luxurious.
Univers
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Univers makes it clear that luxury doesn't always have to mean the most popular brands around the world. Instead, what you'll get from this high-concept boutique are selections from Jil Sander, Raf Simons, and Thom Browne, to name a few. The key words here are cool and modern.
Homme et Femme
Homme et Femme comes from the same group as Univers, so you can expect pretty much an identical look. But, the brands that Homme et Femme offers aren't at all the same. You still get the same carefully curated offerings, but from a mix of high-fashion and luxury brands like Acne Studios, Alexander Wang, Ami, Maison Kitsune, Y-3, and more.
Cul-De-Sac
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Looking for contemporary brands, luxury labels, and cult designers? Cul-De-Sac has it all under one roof. The multi-brand concept offers brands such as Ambush, Delpozo, Dion Lee, GCDS, Kenzo, Manuel Ritz, Marcelo Burlon, MM6, MSGM, N21, Nanushka, Opening Ceremony, Ports 1961, Tibi, and Versace.
Assembly
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Assembly is part of the Suyen Group, and has brands such as Alberta Ferretti, Axel Arigato, Casadei, Christopher Kane, Common Projects, Emilio Pucci, Grenson, Jennifer Behr, Le Specs, Mihara Yasuhiro under its roof. Sure, the boutique's selection leans more on the contemporary side, but it still has a sprinkle of luxury brands.
Moressi
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Moressi is one of the newest boutiques on the block. But, that doesn't mean it doesn't serve up the best in luxury. From clothing and accessories to fragrances and candles, the store has it all. We're not even exaggerating. You can find classic Chanel bags, hard-to-find Supreme hoodies, and more in stock.
This story originally appeared on Esquiremag.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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