What is Ukay Ukay?
ukay–ukay (/?u?ka?. u?ka?/ OO-ky-oo-ky) is a Philippine type store where secondhand, used, vintage apparels such as clothes, bags, shoes and other accessories are being sold at a low cost pricing, dirt cheap prices affordable to the masses. Ukay or Hukay means “to dig” which is done when sifting over the pile of clothes.
The first Ukay ukay stores are believed to have originated from Baguio. The uniqueness of the ukay items has enticed even the fashionista who in turn has brought a trendy crowd that patronizes this “sulit finds” to make a statement in their daily dress up.
The Ukay can also be called the Pinoy version of the “Flea Market” and in this market there are treasures to be found, some branded and some one of a kind clothes that complete your personal touch. It is so sulit that you can get upscale branded clothes, shoes and bags at a tenth of the original price… or maybe even more.
What is considered cheap in a ukay ukay store?
Prices range anywhere from P10-200 per piece, your haggling skills will come in to good use.. a good buy is relative to how much you want the product…. so keep a poker face! Watch the videos to see how these people did their shopping spree and got sulit deals!
Here are the most Viral Ukay Ukay Videos that can help you find that Sulit deal! When it comes to engagement, this are the videos people watch.
Agassi Ching 1,106, 853 Views
2. Michelle Dy 657,280 views
3. mimiyuuuh 615,280 views
5. laureenuy 560,751 views
6. simple rhaze 443,919 views
7. Michelle Dy 437,234 views
8. Pinoy Big Brother 366,276 views
9. JEORELLA 320,616 views
10. Nina Rayos 309,306 views
Where can the ukay-ukay stores be found?
Here are the complete list of the best ukay ukay stores around the Philippines
Ukay Ukay stores in Metro Manila marked in RED
Ukay Ukay stores in Quezon City
Ukay Ukay stores in Baguio
Ukay Ukay stores in Tagaytay
Ukay Ukay stores in Cebu
Ukay Ukay stores in Pampanga
Ukay Ukay stores in Davao