Street style meets geek style in Eastwood - By Audrey N. Carpio

Tag : Casual Hoodies

Fashionable bargain-hunters have found a new haven in these timesof economic stress, and it’s located in a mall that sharesspace with electronics dealers and comic shops. This unusualconflagration makes it possible for the tech geek to pick up acouple of nerd-cool tees on his way to get the latest patch for hisPlayStation 3, or for the style-conscious shopaholic to get a newiPod skin while looking for a patchwork boho skirt, and still haveenough left for a rice burger and cab fare home.
The Eastwood Cybermall has recently been rechristened the Cyber andFashion Mall precisely because of the proliferation of manystart-up clothing retailers in the three-storey building usuallyknown for gadgets and gizmos. Even a quick survey around the placewill cause a mild spasm from the array of eye-popping clothes andaccessories, all at wallet-friendly prices. While many of thestores carry funky, uber-trendy street wear sourced from themarkets of Thailand (which has its own particular look), there areseveral proudly Filipino stores that design and produce their ownmerchandise, and there are also a few stores aimed at theconservative and corporate market, so you can keep youranimal-printed underwear under the wraps of a starchy shirt andstiff tie, if you so choose.
Eastwood Cyber and Fashion Mall is at 188 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave , Libis, Quezon City .
Hip Stop
What you’ll find:
Printed hoodies for dudes, cute dresses for chicks
What you should get:
An à la Marc Jacobs tank dress with geometric prints
Swish
What you’ll find:
Youthful one-off pieces imported from Thailand and Hong Kong . “The look is edgy and trendy, for people who don’twant to dress up too classic,” says owner Cherielyn Ngo.
What you should get:
Big belts with attention-seizing metal buckles.
HDY
What you’ll find:
Girlie gear from silk headbands, large totes and sandals designedby Hazel Dy
What you should get:
Gladiator sandals for around P500
Hallway
What you’ll find:
Funky basics for guys from cargo shorts to hooded polos, andvintage-style graphic tees for girls
What you should get:
Rad T-shirts with unusual silkscreened designs and tweed caps
Girlshoppe
What you’ll find:
All manner of accessories for the trendy young fashionista
What you should get:
Bangles and cuffs for less than P200 each
Preview
What you’ll find:
Dresses in modish colors and prints, ideal for jazzing up your workwardrobe, and lots of patent bags
What you should get:
Versatile tunics that can be worn as a top or a dress
Fused
What you’ll find:
Locally-designed graphic tees for men and smart casual blouses forwomen
What you should get:
Sporty boxer briefs. “We’re known for our hipboxers,” says managing partner Rod Lauredo. “We noticedthat guys wanted to look good in the gym locker rooms.”
Refill
What you’ll find:
Fashion for the model/party boy: vests, fedoras, over-ironic teesand skate-inspired outerwear
What you should get:
Rumply, washed tees with artistically morbid illustrations
Lae
What you’ll find:
Sexy swimwear and classy cover-ups
What you should get:
A long kimono dress with beautiful sea patterns and a waterproofiPod case
Meg
What you’ll find:
More colorful prints mixed with sweet pastels. “We makeclothes that transcend time and make sure that our clients go homewith an item that they can truly treasure,” says MaricarTuason, owner and head designer of Meg clothing.
What you should get:
A handbag, clutch or headband in bold tiger-print
Flirtish
What you’ll find:
Beach gear from sporty string bikinis to floral dresses and bohoskirts
What you should get:
Breezy printed dresses which are great for those hot and humid days
I Love Cocco
What you’ll find:
Sweet lingerie ranging from bras and panties to more intimate andracier pieces like corsets, nighties and camisoles. “It isour primary mission to embolden the normally sweet Pinay,”says Mike de Guzman, marketing consultant. They also have anin-house clothing label, Cocco Couture, which offer “basicswith a twist.”
What you should get:
Something to bring out the boudoir in you