5 Local Shops Where You Can Get Your Basics
Whether you're in the mood for daily essentials or feminine basics, these five local shops have you covered
by Mika Reyes
Featured photo courtesy of Editor’s Market
Jan 11, 2024
Elevate your wardrobe with timeless pieces that reflect your style, values, and the essence of local craftsmanship. Fashion, after all, is not just about what you wear, but also the conscious choices you make in purchasing them.
In the ever-evolving world of fashion, where trends come and go faster than your last relationship status, there's something comforting about the enduring appeal of wardrobe basics. Those timeless pieces that effortlessly elevate your style game, while staying sustainable and eco-conscious.
Here, we present to you five local shops where you can stock up on the essentials, combining style, quality, and a dash of local flair.
For classic jeans, Mantou
Mantou specializes in giving bottoms a new lease on life, celebrating newness, quality, and practicality. From naturally sourced denims to top-notch cotton fabrics, Mantou offers a variety of jeans and pants. But it's not just about bottoms; Mantou also provides basics like t-shirts, tank tops, and sweaters to complement their high-quality offerings. Because sometimes, it's the simplest things that make the boldest statements.
For tailored suits, Barò Label
This Filipino brand focuses on curated, minimal, and beautifully crafted garments designed with integrity. In a world drowning in low-quality clothing with a short lifespan, Barò Label stands out by championing sustainability. All their pieces are 100% locally sourced and produced, proving that timeless menswear can be both stylish and socially responsible.
For wardrobe staples, Straightforward
Usually, the most straightforward fashion decisions require a nice selection of comfortable clothing. But what sets Straightforward apart is not just the fabric and fashion; it's the celebration of what truly matters—you. With a commitment to comfortable yet stylish clothing, Straightforward encourages you to express your true self, one well-chosen outfit at a time.
For feminine basics, The Editor’s Market
This modern-day market for everyday fashion and lifestyle offers great design and quality at democratic prices. Breaking away from fast fashion, The Editor's Market creates versatile and timeless essentials that transcend seasonal trends. With a refined, minimalist aesthetic and an emphasis on sustainability, they ensure that your wardrobe essentials not only look better but also last longer. Keep an eye out for their green logo, indicating items made with lower-impact fabrics.
For streamlined apparel, PATTON
Launched amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, PATTON has cleared the way for minimalists everywhere. A clever amalgamation of founders' names and a homonym for "pattern," PATTON stands for positive daily patterns. They believe that positive, deliberate patterns are indispensable in giving structure to our lives. Beyond offering streamlined apparel, PATTON integrates environmental, economic, social, and humanitarian concerns into its product offerings and business operations.
