Thinking of investing in a designer piece? Let Rufa Mae Quinto convince you to "go, go, go!" The fashionista comedienne started her collection in the late '90s, and while her fashion taste has evolved since then, her penchant for timeless statement pieces has remained.
In this episode of Designer Favorites, the internet's favorite pop culture icon gives us a peep at some of her go-to shoes and bags. Proving that versatile and practical doesn't mean boring, her picks have a hefty sprinkling of sartorial flair fit for any true-blue fashion girl. Press play and see for yourself!
WATCH: Rufa Mae Quinto's Favorite Designer Items
1. Dior Sandals
Even Rufa Mae was not immune to the Dioract sandals' allure. A gift from her siblings, her versatile pair comes in a luxe pale gold hue making it easy to dress up or down. And who said you can only save this style for summer? She shares that she couples it with socks on chilly days in San Francisco.
SHOP SIMILAR: Dioract Sandals in Beige Lambskin, $1150 (approximately P63,573), DIOR, dior.com
2. Louis Vuitton Sandals
If you're still on the fence about whether or not designer footwear is worth the big bucks, you have to hear Rufa Mae's raving review of her trusty LV heels' durability. "Ikaw ang susuko sa kanya," she quips.
SHOP USED: Tisha Embellished Sandals, CA $750 (approximately P30,103), LOUIS VUITTON, poshmark.ca
3. Louis Vuitton Travel Bag
While Rufa Mae loves collecting Louis Vuitton luggages, she confesses that she doesn't always get to use them. Such was the case for this spacious travel bag that she only started toting recently. Now she can't stop using it because it can carry everything!
SHOP USED: Grimaud Travel Bag in Damier Ebene, $1884 (approximately P104,152), LOUIS VUITTON, farfetch.com
4. Hermès Kelly Longue Bag
"I like this kasi gusto ko yung parang unique and hindi madaming katulad," Rufa Mae explains as she shows us her highly covetable Kelly Longue. Sold in the aughts when the maison was under the creative direction of Jean Paul Gaultier, finding the exact eye-catching red purse these days will be no easy feat even for the most seasoned fashionista!
SHOP USED SIMILAR: Kelly Longue Bag, $8900 (approximately P492,325), HERMÈS, sothebys.com
5. Hermès Kelly 28 Bag
Last but definitely not the least is a Kelly 28 in a classic chocolate brown iteration. She reveals that it's her latest designer purchase and that it was actually a reward for herself for a momentous 2022. Such a classic piece!
SHOP USED: Kelly 28 Bag, $20,559 (approximately P1,137,272), HERMÈS, farfetch.com
Read the June 2023 Preview In Focus feature on Rufa Mae Quinto here.
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