There’s no shortage of great fashion and lifestyle brands from neighboring country Singapore: everyone’s dying to get their hands on a Beyond The Vines dumpling or poofy bag, and if not that, it’s usually bookmarked pieces on The Editor’s Market or Love, Bonito websites. More gems are to be found from the land of Merlion, such as shoe and bag brand anothersole, which might just be your new go-to for wardrobe staples.
LOOK: Must-Have Bags and Shoes From Singaporean Brand Anothersole
Meet anothersole’s ANEW Mini Bag. Each ANEW Mini Bag is spun and woven from 8 recycled plastic bottles and comes with a zip closure, metal hoops for the removable and adjustable strap, and handles attached to the body. Available in eight classic colorways, seven limited-edition colors, and three premium styles, there’s no shortage of options for those looking for a new mini tote to bring home.
All bags regardless of colorway come with silver hardware and a three-centimeter strap you can adjust and remove to carry around the tote as is or switch around with the other bags you already have. Hold it by the handles or across the body—there are no rules here. It can fit the essentials: phone, wallet, wipes, a small perfume, lipstick, and even sunnies. An inner pocket is sewn inside for items you want to keep separate.
The classic Cream Black can easily slink its way into any closet, but we also make a case for the funkier Chequer Kelly Green that’s sure to start a conversation when you wear it out.
ANEW Mini Bag in Cream Black, P4900, ANOTHERSOLE, anothersole.com
ANEW Mini Bag in Chequer Kelly Green, P4900, ANOTHERSOLE, anothersole.com
Unlike the Classic and Limited versions that use only two colors, the Premium line highlights palettes consisting of multiple colors. The Palette Black iteration is mostly black, edged by stripes of nude and mocha, while the Palette Choco utilizes a deep chocolate brown, marigold, and ochre to add dimension to a mostly sand bag. Palette Blue veers away from the warmth by incorporating four shades of blue to create a cool-toned tote.
ANEW Mini Bag in Palette Choco, P5400, ANOTHERSOLE, anothersole.com
The ANEW Mini Bag retails for SGD 85 or about P3518 if you buy it in Singapore. Should you decide to purchase from the international website, you’ll be charged P4900 for a bag, but direct shipping to the Philippines is free. Premium versions cost SGD 95 each or about P3932. Buy it straight from the site and you’ll have to pay P5400 and score free shipping.
Since shipping is free, you might want to coax a friend or family member to buy one for themselves so you can get 30% off on the second item.
Anothersole wouldn’t be anothersole without, well, soles on shoes. Apart from the brand’s recycled bags available in multiple colorways, they've also got shoes and sneakers: the Anytime Flats and the 247 Sneakers.
The genuine leather flats take on a timeless brogue silhouette, crafted with “premium materials and an ergonomic footbed for maximum comfort.” A wide array of colorways punctuated by ribbon laces, glitter, prints, and metallic finishes sprinkle fun to the otherwise classic shoe. Each leather pair can cost anywhere from P7100 to P8300.
Anytime Flats in Stella Rose, P8300, ANOTHERSOLE, anothersole.com
Anytime Flats in Vicki Lavender, P8300, ANOTHERSOLE, anothersole.com
247 Sneakers in X2 White Klein, P8300, ANOTHERSOLE, anothersole.com
247 Sneakers in Mono White, P8300, ANOTHERSOLE, anothersole.com
Lovers of all things casual will undoubtedly gravitate to the 247 Sneakers, with its versatile design and comfortable construction. Available in both all-neutral shades and more fun pairs accentuated by colored back heels, tongues, and aglets, each pair features a unique wavy lining peeking from the midsole that sets it apart from the other white shoes in the market.
According to the creed literally printed onto the shoe, the 247 is “consciously created with ethical leathers, recycled plastics and plant-based footbeds. It’s purpose in one good pair.”
Each pair will set you back P8,300 if bought from the site. Like the ANEW Mini Bags, you can buy a second pair of the 247 Sneakers or the Anytime Flats at 30% off online.
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*This story originally appeared on Spot.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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