When it comes to style mavens, one name often comes to mind—Heart Evangelista. From her trips to Paris and Milan for fashion week to just running an errand on a regular day, she never fails to come up with an impeccable ensemble decked with designer items. Ever wondered where Heart shops for all her stunning luxury pieces in Manila? Heart takes us with her on a retail therapy day at her favorite and trusted one-stop spot for all her luxury needs! Heart shared “Today is a special day, but it’s just like almost every day. We’re here at Greenbelt.“
Deemed the country’s luxury fashion capital, Greenbelt 3 has recently undergone a refresh to further solidify the mall’s reputation, a venue worthy of housing the best luxury brands in the market. It’s also followed by Greenbelt 4, which is currently wrapping up the refresh initiative. With an imposing facade and elegant halls that compliments and enhances the luxury brands’ show windows, Greenbelt proves its ability to be at par with the beloved fashion hubs in the world. Heart recalled “I am a Greenbelt baby, this was my school, it’s my alma mater. I was here basically every day with my mom and my sister after school. We always have lunch here, and I love how it has grown to be the Capital of Fashion here in the Philippines.“
Kicking off her shopping day out, Heart expresses, “This is my happy place! I can finally visit all of my favorite brands under one roof and shop to my heart’s content.” The first stop is the iconic Louis Vuitton where she was greeted with an exemplary bold and colorful interior design with a Filipino touch. Delectable canapes and drinks were served in the VIP room while Heart scans the newest clothing, shoe, and bag collection.
The next stop on the itinerary are brands under Jappy Gonzalez‘s retail group H&F Retail Concepts, which are conveniently placed next to each other. Univers welcomes Heart with bright white walls contrasted with pops of eccentric colorful pieces, incorporating bits of play amidst the understated rack of clothes. She eagerly perused through the shelves, before plopping down at the iconic royal blue bubble seat, all the while still scanning the racks for pieces that will catch her fashionista eye. Hidden somewhere in the store and piqued Heart’s curiosity is the Assouline bookshop, where wooden panels and warm light create the perfect ambiance for reading. Next door is the Officine Universelle Buly, which transported Heart back to France with its French antique wood carving designed walls and parquet flooring. Heart gleefully scanned through the beauty care products enclosed in glass display cases, and tried out various perfumes on display. Last but not least is the late creative genius and visionary Virgil Abloh‘s Off-White. Its marble white walls and industrial interior sets the perfect backdrop for its iconic luxury streetwear pieces.
After a “trip” to France, Heart was instantly transported to Rome, Italy with Bvlgari‘s impressive facade reminiscent of Rome’s impressive infrastructure. Inside, Heart enthusiastically goes through the latest jewelry collection, all the while taking in the great marble interiors mixed with earth-toned walls. Kenzo‘s stark white walls and navy blue carpet draw the eyes to what’s important—their newest collection. Architectonic design and warm-toned interior set the stage for Max Mara‘s signature bold-colored pieces. Hermes‘ 2-story shop boasts a collection of beauty products, home decor, and its beloved bags and accessories collections. “People aren’t intimidated at all to come to Greenbelt because it caters to everybody. It feels like you don’t need to travel to feel like you’ve been somewhere because Greenbelt just gives you everything all at once,” Heart commented.
Taking a break from the architectural wonders of Greenbelt 3, Heart strode through the lush greens of Greenbelt as she made her way to Greenbelt 4. She enthused “In Greenbelt there’s always a shift of emotions and mood where it’s always a good mood, you feel excited and happy.” Tod’s white walls mixed with brown and gold interiors perfectly present their newest pieces even from afar. Heart bolted straight for a bright purple shoe and a royal blue bag with a glimmer in her eye. Capping off Heart’s luxury fashion adventure is Salvatore Ferragamo which immediately transported her to Italy, with its crisp white walls and a wooden interior giving off a quintessentially Italian feel. “Ferragamo is such a classic!” Heart enthused, as she keenly wandered through the store, eyeing a wardrobe staple of porcelain white flats.
“I’m a digital person. I also like to shop online but it’s still different to see things in person and to feel, try on, and put stuff and style stuff physically; so I truly did enjoy my experience. I can’t wait for the new Tiffany store. I’m also such a huge fan of Celine, I’m so excited to see the opening which I heard is gonna happen very soon. Thank you so much Greenbelt for being a happy place not just for me but for a lot of people, thank you so much for existing, and I hope you guys also enjoyed my little adventure here in Greenbelt today,” Heart concluded.
Looking for investment pieces has never been easier, take it from the muse of multiple luxury brands herself. Greenbelt continues to dominate in the luxury brand department, and it doesn’t stop there. Patrons can expect further refurbishments and a plethora of top designer brands that are yet to come to Greenbelt. Visit Greenbelt today and step into a world that marries arts, architecture, and fashion into one. Discover the best of the world in Greenbelt, the country’s fashion capital.
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