Ukay ukay at Sta. Cruz Market
Don't shy away from the fact that it is, indeed, a market (wet fish, meat and vegetable market) and just take all the smells in without a moment to lose. Head straight to the ukay ukay! A treasure trove of clothes, shoes, bags, even bedpreads and stuffed toys. Some even find designer items like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Guess, Coach, etc. But beware some bag vendors will try to sell off their fake designer bags and would try to convince you that it is authentic. Don't be afraid to ask if you could see it. Study each detail, it is quite easy to differentiate authentic ones from the fakes, especially if its secondhand bags. Lingerie, bras and slips are abundant but please scrutinize every article of clothing, try to get those new ones(those with tags still on).and please don't even think about getting (bottoms)underwear coz we don't exactly know where it's been. But...
