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6 local brands to check out for your summer essentials

The sun may be hiding behind the clouds the past few days, but this doesn’t mean that summer is over! If you think your summer wardrobe is complete, then you’re wrong. You need to cop these items before they’re gone. Hurry, here comes the sun.

Breezy button-downs from Guppy

Guppy shirts are a fresh take on your dad’s vintage classics. Their concept is inspired by local living: tropical, fun, and colorful. Aiming to promote local travel and lifestyle, each shirt is 100% locally produced with breathable fabric, enabling you to move comfortably under the summer sun. What better way to enjoy the beach than coexist with it? Bonus: The shirts feature coconut buttons instead of regular plastic ones!

Surf-friendly swimwear from Float

Float Swimwear’s advocacy is for the girls out there who want to feel confident by moving comfortably. Wanna look like bombshell while you conquer those waves? Cop their cute rash guard—great for function and fashion. Do you just want to feel the sun without revealing too much? They have the a collection of maillots you can choose from! This shop proves that you don’t have to compromise your comfortability to look and be your best in the beach. Now go own your spirit, because they have you covered!

Piopio’s flowy duo Yakal

Piopio is a local clothing brand perfect for your bohemian soul. This top and skirt duo is our favourite cop. It is breezy for when you’re walking in the beach, and you’re fashion-ready to attend that party. Works great as individual pieces too: bell bottom jeans with that ruffled crop top, or a simple black tank with the flowy patterned skirt. You’re welcome.

Banig from Halo Halo

What’s the point of rocking your outfit if you can’t rock your surroundings? If you’re particular to the dot like me, then this banig from Halohalo store is perfect for you. Its minimalist design not only fits every outfit, but every environment too. It is made from recycled plastic and its multipurpose feature makes it sure to look good in the beach, the garden, and even your home.

Denuo’s hand-painted bags

Ecofriendly store Denuo is proud of their locally made and produced bags, as they support artists while living sustainably. They vow for transparency for their upcoming collections, which gives much deserved credit to hardworking artists. This is a reminder that they should not starve. Be part of their project by copping the beautifully customised bags, perfect for a summer getaway.

Thy Origins’ summer collection

Your neighbourhood streetwear came up with its summer collection. If you wanna be true to your street nature, while enjoying nature then this freshest apparel is for you. Their newest shirts feature graphics of local living. Be the islander you want; cop this on their release today!

Categories: Scoutmag Style
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