Patterns Dance Gracefully On This Local Brand's Upcycled Pieces

(SPOT.ph) Upcycling can give birth to the most unique of pieces. From furniture, accessories, and apparel, these reworked items can be one-of-a-kind; made with meaningful intent and care, not just for its wearer but also for the environment. You might have second thoughts about donning upcycled pieces—yes, they're environmentally friendly, but do they also look good worn? You won't think twice if you see pieces as pretty and dainty as the silhouettes from Cebu-based local clothing brand Sanina.

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Check out local shop Sanina's dainty upcycled pieces

Granted, there are a lot of shops that are into the slow and sustainable side of fashion. Some stores specialize in upcycled pieces, and then there are the thrift and vintage stores that we are all too familiar with. It can get a little overwhelming if you don't know where to look. But if you're into unique patchwork, Sanina is your best bet. ICYDK, Sanina in Bisaya is "clothes."

Sanina has been producing quintessential pieces since 2019. On their website, there's a lineup that features both dark and light violet, mixed with blue and pink tones in patterns and patchwork that blend seamlessly on classic silhouettes. 

The "Space" Confetti Art Piece Top (P2,599) poses to be a favorite, what with its sweetheart neckline, thick straps you can tie into a bow, and then lace down at the back. The colorful patchwork across the bust tops the cake. The 00:00 Collection features colors that sit between indigo and violet in varying hues, like lilac, lavender, purple, and periwinkle.

Available for purchase starting February 3, the 00:00 Collection is available for viewing on the site. If you miss this this one, be on the lookout over at their Instagram page for their major drops, which has 50 pieces (maximum) per major collection. Since Sanina is a slow-fashion upcycled brand, stocks in their collections are limited and usually have a two to three months gap in between.

Check out a few pieces from Sanina's 00:00 Collection:

The materials used are upcycled thrifted finds, last cuts, dead stock, and remnants. According to their website, they source it from "thrift stores, clearance sales from textile shops, shopping platforms that sell dead stock fabric, and dead stock fabric warehouses." Most of their pieces are made out of limited materials.

You can check the collection online.

If you're on the hunt for other upcycled pieces, local brands are selling apparel over at Shopee as well. Better yet, check our round-up of online shops that offer upcycled pieces.

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