August is shaping up to be a busy month and not just because the -ber months are lurking right around the corner. There are new bags begging for space in our wardrobes, shoes that are about to divide the internet (again), and gadgets that are too good to pass up. In other words, our carts are looking a little too healthy for our bank accounts.

From cult-favorite drops and unexpected collabs to pieces that might just become your next personality trait, here are the things catching our eye this August. Consider this your warning: you might want them all.

Beyond the Vines Canvas Carryall

Beyond the Vines has done it again, and it looks like a fresh new bag will be added to our collection, much to the vexation of our wallets. The Singaporean brand has just launched its Canvas Carryall – Special Edition, a toolbox-inspired pair of bags that manage to be both stylish and seriously practical. The roomier Canvas Carryall 1.5 (PHP 4,190) is made from a combination of canvas and leather, finished with contrast stitching and six exterior pockets for everything you need to carry around every day.

Its smaller counterpart, the Canvas Carryall 0.5 (PHP 3,390), comes with shorter handles and a long crossbody strap, making it a little easier to carry when you don’t need to bring your entire life with you. Which, let’s be honest, is rarely the case. You can get both here.

Uniqlo x Geloy Concepcion Embroidered Jeans

Get ready to wear your heart on your sleeve—er, your jeans! King of self-expression Geloy Concepcion has teamed up with Uniqlo for a limited-edition embroidery collaboration called “Notes to Self.” The collection features five handwritten notes and affirmations from Concepcion himself, including “I hope you choose your own happiness” and “Don’t let the hard days win.”

You can have your Uniqlo pieces customized with these personal messages for PHP 500 at the Re.UNIQLO Studio at the Uniqlo Manila Global Flagship Store in Glorietta, Makati. And while you’re there, you might as well browse the denim selection, right? Choose from a range of Uniqlo jeans, from the Baggy Barrel Leg Jeans to the EZY Jeans, which are designed for all-day wear.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

We can’t deny it: this form factor has everyone in a chokehold. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8’s unique 5.5” screen makes it look almost like a passport when folded—then it basically doubles in size when you open it. Is it a must-have? Definitely. Can we all afford it? Maybe not this year. This author could only dream. But if you tell us you haven’t dropped by a Samsung store recently just to see the Z Fold in person, we’re going to assume you’re lying. There’s just something about watching that screen unfold that scratches a very specific part of the brain. Visit a Samsung store near you or pre-order it online here.

Nike Moon Shoe

Look, there’s always room in the cart for an icon. Nike’s Moon Shoe is back, ICYDK, and dare we say it’s gunning to be one of the footwear stars of the season? BLACKPINK’s LISA, Jacob Elordi, and even Rihanna have all been spotted wearing a pair.

The original Moon Shoe dates back to 1971, when Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman was looking for a better way to create traction for runners. He turned to his wife’s waffle iron for inspo. The resulting sole featured raised squares that provided better grip—and helped change expectations of what a running shoe could look like. More than five decades later, the Moon Shoe has been reimagined as a sleek, fashion-forward pair for a new generation.

The Nike Moon Shoe collection is available for PHP 5,795 at the Nike PH website and select Nike stores, including Nike Park at UP Town Center, SM North EDSA, ATC, Festival, Gateway, Glorietta, SM Mall of Asia, The Fort, North Triangle, Podium, and other select locations nationwide.

Meraniel Tabi Jean

Tabi shoes, much like their split-toe design, have successfully divided the internet in half. We’ll argue that those who get it, get it. And those who don’t? Well, you can simply scroll to the next item on this list. For everyone else, Meraniel’s Tabi Jean is worth a closer look. For starters, it’s handcrafted by Marikina artisans using 100% genuine leather, so it’s built to stick around for years. Then there’s the design: a distinctive split toe, adjustable slingbacks, and a 1.5-inch heel that adds a little height. It also comes in several colors, including Dark Silver, for those days when a pair of sneakers simply isn’t going to cut it.

Sneakers are cool, but every once in a while, your outfit deserves to make people do a double take. Get it for PHP 3,990 here.

CASIO RING WATCH x J Balvin

Yes, it’s possible to aura farm with a ring watch. Exhibit A: J Balvin wearing his collaboration with Casio. Most of us have a couple of analog and digital watches in our collections, maybe even a smartwatch or two. But a ring watch? That’s operating on an entirely different level.

The J Balvin x Casio collaboration takes the brand’s signature functionality and shrinks it into a striking miniature design that you can literally wear on your finger. It also features subtle rhinestone accents for a little extra shimmer, plus J Balvin’s signature flower motif engraved on the case back. You can get it for PHP 13,310 here.

Sola Sculpting Scoop Neck Shapewear Capri Suit

Speaking of turning heads, SOLA Body knows a thing or two about that. Its latest launch, the Sculpting Scoop Neck Shapewear Capri Suit, brings together two of fashion’s current obsessions: capri pants and shapewear. The one-piece features a flattering scoop neckline designed to enhance the bust, a chic low back, and sculpting construction for a more streamlined silhouette.

Wear it on its own for a confidence boost, or throw a sweatshirt over it for an easy layered look. Basically, it’s doing the work of an entire outfit while asking very little of you. Get it for PHP 1,965 here.

BASH x BLK On-The-Go Bag

One of the most talked-about collabs of the year has produced a lineup of travel pieces that are almost too good at making us want to book a flight. We don’t know about you, but the On-The-Go Bag is an instant stand-out. Designed to keep your essentials organized, it comes with multiple compartments and a dedicated passport pocket—because anything that makes airport trips even slightly less chaotic deserves our attention.

The collection also includes luggage, a weekender bag, organizer bag, trail bag, and a bag charm, all in the exclusive BASH x BLK colorway.

So whether you’re planning an actual trip or simply want to look like someone who has their travel life together, there’s probably something here for you. Check out the collection at BASH.

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