Let’s get real: It doesn’t take a million-dollar wardrobe to prove that you’ve got style. Even amidst the pandemic, loungewear and pajamas have proved that it takes a true icon to make any piece of clothing look expensive — and the art of ukay-ukay (thrifting) is no exception!
If you’ve still got doubts if the art of ukay has the good finds, check out these icons who’ve pulled together pieces way below the budget. After all, style’s not about the clothes you wear, but how you wear them.
Mimiyuuh
Skrrrt! Are you even surprised that our girl Mimiyuuuh is an avid ukay shopper? Even with her degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising from the College of Saint-Benilde, Mimiyuuh knows that all it takes is a good eye to spot the best cheap finds. What more, she fuses her own style by mixing the branded with the ukay!
Heart Evangelista
She may be dubbed the real-life Crazy Rich Asian, but Heart herself knows how to find those crazy cheap finds. In a vlog dated August 2020, the personality shared some pretty inspiring pieces for as low as P20!
Shaira Luna
Not only does she have an eye for taking photos, but she also has an eye for those ukay-ukay finds! Since the pandemic, Shaira has been supporting #local Ukay businesses on Instagram. For some much-needed inspo, check out her fashion account (@shairaluna.wardrobe) to check out some of the finds she found on thrift accounts.
Maureen Wroblewitz
The Asia’s Next Top Model winner may have worked the classiest styles from Asia, but she’s still keeping it real by practicing the art of thrifting. In a vlog, she revealed that she’s a regular at ukay-ukay stores in Makati Square. Nowadays, she’s also supporting local businesses through Instagram!
Dionne Monsanto
P300 for a wedding dress? It’s enough to make any bride weep, but Pinoy Big Brother alum Dionne Monsanto saw it as a challenge! Walking down the aisle gracefully this March 17, Dionne shared that she got her corset top from an online shop in the Philippines. It might have been a big fashion risk, but she proved that it was well worth it.
