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Travel around the world and bask in pure Filipino talent without spending a fortune on domestic or international plane fares! These two must-see shops offer one-of-a-kind pieces that can capture your fancy whether you’re into glamour fashion or have that vintage obsession.

La Copa

HISTORY: La Copa literally translates to ‘the cup’. Melanie Go, along with girls on a hunt for peculiar pieces to suit their individual styles put together Grupo La Copa to introduce “a kind of holy grail for clothing.”

VISION: In pursuit of genuine self-declaration and keeping the sense of discovery alive through a wide range of dressing up offerings.

UNIQUE QUALITY: Aside from in-house styling, La Copa offers “Luxe Service” if and when the customer decides so—shopping at the customer’s own convenience as well as non-RTW size consultations. La Copa will be bringing its own pieces and in-house stylists straight to the customer.

CLIENTELE: La Copa doesn’t target any specific demographic. However, they’re partial to those who crave to stand apart from the rest and who are genuinely eager to let their individuality shine through. They also want to reach out to those who may have forgotten themselves due to the daily grind of work and family life. Through La Copa, they want them to rediscover themselves.

PRICE RANGE: From P1500 (for the La Copa brand) and up especially for international brands like Marc Jacobs and Anne Sui, but are still 30-40% cheaper than their regular tag prices.

SIGNATURE LOOK: Known for its dresses, La Copa also identifies with pieces that pose distinctive flair.

STORE INFORMATION: Penthouse of Mancor Corporate Center, 32nd Street, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig (beside Mercedes Benz). For inquiries, e-mail them at lacopamail@gmail.com. You can also text or call them through 0915-315-1664. Visit their website at lacopastory.blogspot.com.

Modern Mythology

HISTORY: A vintage store created by two former PR girls, Celine Gabriel and Leica Carpo, who turned there passion for fashion, love of vintage and stylish eye into something quirky and appealing to those looking for things unique and give off that cool-globetrotting-old-closet vibe.

VISION: With a merchandise specifically chosen for “girls who just want to have fun and look the part,” Modern Mythology offers a sense of style that never goes out of date.

UNIQUE QUALITY: Aside from its own label, Modern Mythology features local designer items from Kathang Kamay, Camille Villanueva, Anna Nievera, Solare and combines them with labels like Chloe, Marc Jacobs, vintage Oscar De La Renta, Tsumori Chasato, Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Louie Vuitton, and other vintage brands. All stocks are replenished every two weeks straight from their secret shopping destination in France and all over!

PRICE RANGE: P1500 and up.

SIGNATURE LOOK: The store oozes with a quirky classic style that transcends trends and fixed styles. You can walk out of the store in easy-everyday pieces or delicate to funky party get-ups as if you bought rich bone cuffs from Vietnam and silk caftans from Turkey or went frolicking in luxe New York City.

STORE INFORMATION: 109 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City. Tuesdays to Sundays, 11am to 7pm. Closed on Mondays. For inquiries, you can call them at 893-6313 or get in touch with Celine through 0917-836-2175 and Leica through 0917-530-1383.

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