Considering Fashion Rentals? Here's Where To Rent Designer Pieces In Manila

As our calendars start to fill up with in-person meetings and intimate celebrations once again, we think it's officially time for you to re-emerge in public with pieces that are more special than your everyday clothes. If you're yearning to wear a fun and flirty Jacquemus dress for a brunch with your friends, a Vania Romoff ensemble for a dinner date with your newfound fling, or a grand Mak Tumang gown for your wedding, we might just have the best and most sustainable way for you to enjoy that special day. We're sure you've already heard of fashion rentals but a lot has changed since 2020. Here's a short guide on where to rent and how it works during the new normal. Don't fret because it's easier than you think! 

Vestido

Vestido is all for making designer brands affordable and accessible to rent and we're all here for it. On a mission to extend the lifespan of designer clothing, Fashion Stylist Pam Quinones curated an array of clothes, accessories, and shoes you can rent for all occasions. With global brands such as Carolina Herrera, Celine, Gucci, Jacquemus, YSL, Zimmerman and local brands such as Gabbi Sarenas, Eustacia, Martin Bautista, Rajo Laurel, and Sassa Jimenez in their selection, you'll definitely enjoy looking through and renting pieces you can look stylish or dapper in, even just for a day! 

Here's how it works: Find items on their website, add to cart the pieces you fancy, wait for it's delivery, wear and flaunt them, return through their shipping services, and repeat. You can even book an appointment for you to fit the pieces yourself! Renting at Vestido is as easy as that.

Check out their website and Instagram account here.

Considered as one of the biggest fashion rentals for gowns in the metro, Damsel is truly heaven-sent. From debut gowns, filipinianas, wedding gowns to suits for both women and men, this one stop shop for everything you might need to look dressed to the nines makes fashion rental easy. The best part? Damsel also caters to plus size women! Services such as a one day photoshoot where you can wear a number of gowns and suits for your prenuptial or debut is also available upon request. For brides out there who are also looking for gown rentals for their bridesmaids, Damsel has an entire selection for you.

Here's how it works: Browse their Instagram or Facebook feed, reserve the piece/s you're eyeing, wear them on your special day, return, and repeat.

Check out their Instagram and Facebook page here. 

Bottega Bellance

If you've been dreaming of wearing the gown of your dreams on your wedding, Bottega Bellance just made it easier for you to achieve just that. Specializing in bridal and formal gown couture, this boutique holds a selection of gowns by Mak Tumang, Michael Cinco, Patricia Santos, Francis Libiran, Monique Lhuillier, Michael Leyva, Cary Santiago, and Vania Romoff. Yes, you read that right! You can rent and don pieces from these esteemed designers for a fair price. Gown rentals are inclusive of the veil, pillows, and cord, minor alterations are free of charge, and rentals are available for a maximum of 72 hours!

Here's how it works: Select your dream wedding gown, reserve it online, schedule a fitting (you'll need this to make sure it fits), wear, take many photos, and return.

Check out their website and Instagram page here.