Kultura Filipino Graphic Shirts

I think it's becoming some sort of tradition or ritual. As usual, Jojo and I were at the mall again still on the hunt for home accessories and essentials. We were at the Glorietta Shopping Center. And as always, instead of finding something that we could use for the house, I find something else instead. It's something that I'm not looking for but end up buying, anyway. ;-)

This time, we're talking about Kultura Filipino's graphic shirts. Every SM Department Store has a Kultura Filipino section. And I didn't notice this before. But they really do have kick-ass shirts! In the apparel section, you'll be greeted by souvenir shirts that have "Baguio City," "Boracay," or "Philippines" written all over them. If you get the larger sizes, I suppose they could be used as comfortable sleepwear. I found some really cheap ones for P100. Not bad.

But these are not the type of shirts that I went gaga over. Walking a few more steps, I found these colorful graphic shirts under the brand name "My Philippines." One came in purple, black, and peach, I think. On the left side of the shirt and continuing to the back, it listed all the Filipino dishes that we're known for. In huge white block letters, it said "arroz caldo, pancit, adobo, lechon," and so forth. Another shirt had Manny Pacquiao, Ninoy Aquino, and Jose Rizal in the front with the caption saying "Are you one of us?" I'm telling you, really neat stuff! There are a few other variations. For instance, one shirt had just the map of the Philippines right in the front. Another just simply said "I was in Edsa." Aside from these, there are sooo many other shirts to choose from -- all coming in different colors, sizes (men and women's sizes), and price ranges as well. The smaller the shirt is, the cheaper they come, I think. The price of each shirt ranges from P299.75 to P379.75. Something like that. It's really very cheap compared to the Team Manila Shirts right next to it. Their shirts start at P500.

I ended up buying two shirts (the red one above and the black one below). I got the red shirt in small (they have American sizes) for only P299.75. The black "Got adobo?" shirt is from the "Love Manila" line. It came rolled up in this transparent, plastic container. This one cost me a little bit more at P399.75. Their shirts come in white or black and aside from "Got adobo?," they can also choose from "Got sisig?" or "Got balut?" ones. I was really going to get the "Got balut?" shirt but they just ran out. ;-( By the way, other than shirts, the Love Manila line also has the same text in mugs and aprons. Soooo quirky. I absolutely love them.

Albeit, without the home accessories that I wanted on hand, I'm now I'm ready for Independence Day though. ;-) I've got the nationalistic graphic shirts that I can wear on the 12th. How about you? ;-)