UKAY SPOTLIGHT
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Delve into different ukay-ukay practices here in the Philippines.
Look out and get to know some featured stores and their businesses!
The Rise of Ukay-Ukay
For the past few years, ukay-ukay has been expanding due to a variety of factors, including its affordability and a diverse selection of clothing that includes vintage and branded items, as well as the expansion of its target demographic that includes individuals of varying ages and occupations. The market has evolved into various types of ukay-ukay stores, each offering a unique experience for different preferences and needs.
LIVE SELLING
Live selling is one form of how ukay-ukay businesses sell their products online, vendors curate a collection of clothing or items to sell prior to the live streams. These live streams could last hours upon hours depending on the vendor and the amount of items needed to be sold. Similar to the other form of online selling, the grab, mine, steal system is utilized for the viewers who want to purchase a certain item shown in the broadcast. Often, the payment details are already present in the pinned comment and the invoices come after the live stream. Afterwards, the orders are confirmed and shipped to the buyer.
Kath&Mari Collections
CAVINTI, LAGUNA
Find ukay tops, dresses, and mall pullouts in Kath&Mari Collections! Available on Facebook and Instagram, as well as pick-ups in store located in Cavinti, Laguna.
Behind The
Business!
Ukay-ukay, just like any other business, isn’t all that easy and also has its own set of challenges varying for each owner. For Ms. Ella, she emphasized that for this kind of business, sometimes, you need to be resourceful and to have perseverance in the countless adversities of the business.
STREET UKAY-UKAY
The sellers of street ukay-ukay have to set up everything from scratch, and after they are finished for the day, they also physically pack everything away. This is one of the differences between street ukay-ukay and in-store ukay-ukay, which is almost similar. One of the difficulties associated with street ukay-ukay is that when it rains, street vendors of ukay-ukay are required to cover their ukay-ukay clothing so that they don’t get wet.
Sir Mark & Sir June
BACOOR, CAVITE
If you’re looking for everyday wear at affordable prices, check out Sir Mark and Sir June’s Ukayan in Habay 1 Bacoor, Cavite!
CURATED VINTAGE
Today, the word vintage refers to clothes of a certain age: clothes that are precisely valued for their materialization of time and “dateness” and their capacity as memory modes through which new wearers can feel in touch with a former fashion time. Vintage clothing is usually perceived to be unique, different and one of a kind and rarity and vintage together have the power of turning consumers in their authentic selves, as perceived self-expression is enhanced when wearing a rare vintage piece. Vintage clothing is generally favored by consumers because to its considerable market value, as it is typically more difficult to find, resulting in higher prices compared to regular ukay finds.
Clementin.ph
METRO MANILA
Do you value personal style and one-of-a-kind clothing? Visit @clementin.ph on Instagram and join her pop-ups for timeless and vintage pieces!
Behind The
Business!
Vintage stores value style and quality. Ms. Cayle identifies the difference of selling online and in-person through community pop-ups. She also discusses the challenges that comes with each.