Every smart dresser knows the power of accessories: A beautiful pair of shoes can dress up even the dowdiest of clothes. Nondescript separates can be fused together into a more pronounced look by a sleek handbag. It’s not just clothes that make the man (or woman) but also the little touches and details.
All these little touches and details can be found in SM North EDSA The Block, where the hippest fashion brands are. From the hottest bags and shoes, The Block has got it all for you. Get hopping and update your look, one great accessory at a time.
Speaking volumes
Store: Kipling
Location: Fourth level
If only your accessories could express adequately what you feel… with Kipling, self-expression becomes as easy as A-B-C with its latest lines of styles. With its If, Hip and Basic collections, a girl can be a style chameleon, wearing her heart on her sleeve and on her bag in so many ways. The If collection’s bright crazy patterns bring forth the wild child in every fashionista on-the-go while the Hip collection channels a inner motorcycle-riding glam rock-loving diva with its boxy structured bags in shades of gray, black and race green. Girls can also get to display their can-do attitude with the Basic collection of versatile totes, fanny packs and travel bags. With a Kipling bag in hand, no girl ever needs to be at a loss for words.
His and hers
Store: Braun Buffel
Location: Third level
Men and women can now be partners in style with Braun Buffel’s latest lines of luxury bags. Briefcases and leather messenger-style bags are perfect for the fashionably modern guy, with their exquisite workmanship and tailored elegance; never has the “professionally-driven alpha male” style looked so chic. For the girls, exquisite bags in a variety of shapes and pleasing colors are available for whatever look they are after: Even the kitsch-loving crowd can have a little sartorially elegant piece to work with, with the red patent leather coin purse. Calling all fashion-loving couples: Here’s your chance to play Bonnie and Clyde.
Stratospheric heights
Store: Wade
Location:Fourth level
What’s a little foot discomfort when the tradeoff is to look absolutely stunning?
But then, that was the dilemma of the olden days. Now, women can keep on being head and shoulders—literally — above the rest in these latest pieces from Wade, the ultimate accessory brand.
Feet are front and center with strappy wedge platforms that are luxed up in jeweled and metallic tones, and wooden and cork heels that give a stratospheric lift but without the pain. Wear them straight from day to night (or in reverse) and look glamorous every step of the way.
Pour homme
Store: Sebago
Location: Third level
Let’s hear it for the boys: Sebago, the worldwide footwear brand known for its authentic nautical style, has made it possible for every guy to have the perfect shoe for any kind of event and activity there is. Get going on the everyday grind with smart and sturdy boat shoes; while for a more classic look, there are hand-sewn loafers and traditional moccasins. Those into extreme sports can also keep in style with the Performance Marine line that features the latest textile technologies that can withstand harsh weather conditions.
Flattering
Store: So fab!
Location: Fourth level
Never have flats captured the fancy of the fashion scene as much as now. With their offer of practicality and comfort, flats have given fashionistas everywhere the option to turn the Glamazon factor down without losing an ounce of style. So Fab!’s latest collection of flats and skimmers offer a variety of designs for a variety of looks, all meant to help women display their personality: Patent leather flats in bright colors are the perfect topping to preppy fashion statements. Canvas skimmers are for the alternative lifestyle-loving pack, with their skull patterns and graffiti designs that can lend an air of punk-rock chic to the most basic of outfits. New materials — Who knew anything crochet could be chic? — and eye-catching patterns, such as the ready-for-a-summer-picnic green gingham, are also available for those who want their shoes to do a little bit of style-talking while they’re walking. As Gretchen Weiner would have said it, so fetch. So fab.