Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Funky finds in the Philippines

I went to the coolest vintage bazaar the other weekend! It was held at the Rockwell Tent outside Power Plant Mall, which is a groovy mall with a lot of small boutique style shops (as well as the obligatory Kenneth Cole, Ann Klein, etc).

The best thing about this bazaar was it showcased up and coming Filipino designers. Along with that, numerous stalls were dedicated to 'kitsch' as well as vintage items and generally funky stuff. The fashion scene has really evolved here in Manila - the people are so much more fashion conscious and willing to step outside the box than when I was last living here.

Thought I would showcase some of my funkiest finds, the first being these groovy kimono tops by a label called "Baby Back Rib". What better way to top off a pair of jeans and fab heels? These tops are very flattering on and are basically fabulous darling!





The design is actually 'Babel Fish' for Baby Back Rib - cool designers, will be keeping an eye out for further finds from them.

Another cool label - Cole Vintage - also had a stall at the bazaar. I bought a sheer top which goes over anything. The gold thread through the fabric (which you can't see) is an added bonus. This top looks great with anything and has become such a staple that I am kicking myself for not buying the other fabric designs!



Some groovy jewellry to funk up a Friday night:




But..........the piece de resistance............an Imelda clock!! What more could a shoe diva ask for?

3 comments:

Sara said...

That bracelet is gorgeous! Love the Cole Vintage top too :)

Anonymous said...

The clock rocks!

Anonymous said...

Pity you're not closer...I could do with borrowing that black kimono top for Jesse's wedding!

Your castoffs fan.