Weekly bazaar roundup: artisanal goods and fashion finds

MANILA, Philippines – There is no better time to get some early Christmas shopping (or regular shopping) done than this weekend – which follows a fortuitous payday Friday.

Of course, the Manila Sundance Bazaar in Pampanga is still ongoing, as well as the Manila International Book Fair for those who are shopping with bookworms in mind. But there are many other options for those who are on a mission to shop these weekend – from a Singapore-themed fair to a Tita-approved market with handmade goods, we definitely have you covered. There’s even a bazaar meant specially for the girlbosses in your life.

Singapore Travel Showcase
September 15 to 17

There’s more than shopping to be done at this Singapore-themed fair at the SM Mega Fashion Hall. In true Singapore style, there will be a hawker-inspired food zone as well – which is all the more reason to go.

Katipunan Weekend Market
September 16 to 17

Held at the bridgeway of Estancia Mall in Pasig, this market features artists and entrepreneurs selling goods you’d be hard-pressed to find in department stores or other bazaars. We’re talking handmade leather bags, molded crayons, and organic beauty products. There will also be food – from superfood smoothies, to calamansi cupcakes.

Rockwell Weekend Market
September 16 to 17
September 23 to 24

From fresh, organic produce to chemical-free bath products, this bazaar, held at the One Rockwell Retail Row in Makati, has everything to satisfy your inner – or your actual – environmentally-concerned tita.

Spectrum Fair
September 16 to 17

This fair is definitely an event for the millennials – or those shopping for one. Held at Whitespace along Pasong Tamo extension in Makati, Spectrum’s line-up of brands includes some of Instagram’s trendiest, most popular shops: Neon Island, Twill Cavern, Rory & Sloan, Trippy Swag, and more.

Girlboss Fair
September 18 to 30

As the name suggests, you can expect to find everything you’ll need to be a kick-ass boss at this bazaar, held at the Gateway Mall’s activity center. From fashion-forward accessories to trendy clothes, to makeup and beauty products, it’d be hard NOT to buy anything here.

– Rappler.com