Better Late Than Later: Local Businesses to Support for Your Last-Minute (or Pahabol) Christmas Gifts
Dec 21, 2021 • Ina Louise Manto
Is gift-giving your love language? While gifts aren’t necessarily the measure of one’s love during the Christmas season, you’ll always have a warm feeling when you see someone you care for smile because of an item that reminds you of them. To spread the holiday cheer this season, here’s a list of local businesses you can support for your last-minute or late Christmas gifts. P.S. Save these for future gifts for yourself too!
Andante Footwear
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Whether you’re dressing up or simply going casual, Andate Footwear has classic and timeless leather footwear that would look good with every outfit. Their sandals, slides, loafers, and oxfords are made with genuine leather by artisans in Marikina, so you’ll be supporting local shoemakers too.
Prices start at P2,290 for a Ballerine Flat, with sizes up to 12. Find more on their official website.
Charlotte Folk
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Your fave influencers have been raving about them and we get it why – Charlotte Folk is that clothing brand for people who loves to keep it casual. From stylish tote bags and oversized shirts to cozy hoodies, this brand’s lineup of clothing and accessories is definitely a wardrobe staple.
Shop their collections through the official website.
The Cleanup Files
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Anything custom and handmade will always make someone feel special. The Cleanup Files specializes in dainty and hand-stamped jewelry, which you can get in silver, gold, or rose gold. They have an assortment of elegant rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and even alcohol sprays starting at P349.
Shop their catalog through Shopee or the official website.
Straightforward
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This local brand has been making dressing up straightforward since 2011. They’ve got everything you need to make your OOTDs one less thing to worry about every day: from apparel to bags and accessories. For the best bang for the buck deal, Straightforward has Buy 1 Take 1 bags for P999, where you can mix and match DVL (daily vegan leather) bags.
Find out more on their official website.
Paper Diet
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Anyone obsessed with pastel and stationery will swoon over Paper Diet’s lineup of food-inspired stationery and merchandise, just like their Bento: Hokkaido Edition (starts at P985). Featuring Furoshiki-inspired packaging, each set comes with a linen pouch, postcards, sticker sheets, washi tape/s, pencils, a fridge magnet, and a reusable acrylic box.
Get your hands on their products on Shopee.
Badass Tote Girl
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Perfect for people who are always on the go, Badass Tote Girl is the local shop for stylish and functional tote bags, which are available in different colors and sizes. Whether you’re looking for a small bag to fit your daily essentials or an oversized bag for your next trip to the beach, their selection of canvas tote bags got you covered.
Prices start at P300 for a cardholder. Find more on their official website.
Henry and Lucy
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Got that friend or loved one who’s always somewhere sunny and sandy? Inspired by the shores of Hawaii, Henry and Lucy have a colorful lineup of swimwear that will look good in every body type. You can mix and match their tops and bottoms too, and still look as cute!
Shop their one and two-piece sets here.
Loop
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By supporting Loop, you will not only make a dear friend smile but also help the environment. This local store is the one-stop shop for eco-friendly products: from packing solutions to beauty and skincare, and even accessories. Here’s so taking small steps towards a sustainable lifestyle!
Browse their eco-friendly products here.
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