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Ready for the 8th Brightspot Market?

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So what are your plans this weekend? Whatever they are, visiting Brightspot Market has to be one of them. Yep, as you may have heard the buzz weeks ago, Brightspot Market is back in town!

Because this is their 8th event since 2009, I’m sure you’ve already know about the famous biannual event. It’s basically a curated market that showcases young, independent fashion and product designers alongside unique retailers and international streetwear brands. Its popularity soared after only a few events. In fact, attendance has gone from just over 5000 visitors at their first event in 2009 to 55,000 at their last event in November 2011.

This year, Brightspot Market is held from June 7th-10th in Gandaria City, filling the massive Skeeno Hall on the 3rd floor. With more than 125 booths, you’ll find tons of hip and unique local products, alongside some international streetwear brands. Several new brands is launching their very first collections, while many returning vendors is introducing their latest season.

And as usual, the market also provides a bake sale with specially selected vendors to satisfy your sweet tooth, such as Chef Nation and Serradella.

The four-day event kicked off with an opening party yesterday, Thursday, June 7th (did you meet us there?). However, doors will be open to the public from today, June 8th, to June 10th from 11AM-11PM.

We got invitations for yesterday, and of course we came! Here are a few handy tips that you may need to know:

  • Great news—the venue and setting for this year’s Brightspot Market is definitely more comfortable than last year. Though the opening party was jam-packed, the place is way less cramped. The air conditioning system is much  better also. Wearing comfortable clothes and flat shoes is still the best, but if you don’t, you won’t melt in heat like last year.
  • But that doesn’t mean you should drag you strollers into the venue, mommies! There’s no rule about it, but it would make the shopping experience less enjoyable for you and others, so leave the wheels on the door or at the bake sale area. By the way, we totally appreciate Indah Kalalo who wore her baby with a baby carrier yesterday 😉
  • Another great news—say goodbye to long lines at designated cashier areas! This time, each booth in Brightspot Market has their own cashier. Some accepts both debit and credit cards, so you don’t have to load too much cash in your pocket.
  • Wise words from Cotton Ink: ‘Bring friends to accompany you, but always opt to shop alone’. So true! Since Brightspot Market can be hectic and crowded, you can easily be carried away with those countless cute stuff. A friend can help in keeping you ‘sober’.
  • Another tip to spend wisely—come early and browse around the whole area before you decide to shop.
  • Do not miss the discounted item’s baskets in many of the booths. You might find a treasure, in a real deal!
  • Try your luck and attempt to bargain some of the expensive items. No harm in trying, as we’ve heard some success stories 😉
  • And as usual, make sure you don’t miss the booths of your favorite brand. Mark their locations from Brightspot Market’s website before coming.

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