H&M Philippines

**_Cathy_** · June 23rd, 2014 10:44 AM

Recently a lot of brands are opening their first store in Megamall. I am very curios to see how Megamall looks like now.

I will be happier if Primark opens a store in the Philippines. That's affordable fashion for me

H&M at last
By Tatin Yang
Philippine Daily Inquirer
6:27 am | Saturday, June 21st, 2014

After years of being teased about H&M’s coming to the Philippines, the mothership has truly arrived (cue screams and piggy banks breaking).

The proof is in the pudding or, in this case, the racks and racks of clothes and accessories from the brand’s Fall collection.

Because H&M was brought here by the mother company (Hennes & Mauritz AB) as opposed to a franchise, showroom manager Nikki Verzo says that shoppers can expect all the stuff they see abroad available soon in Manila, designer collaborations included. H&M Philippines is still mum on when exactly the three-floor boutique will open at Megamall’s Fashion Hall, except that it will happen third quarter of this year (if you’re optimistic, the start of the third quarter is July, so H&M could be open by next month or August).

But since it will definitely be open by the third quarter, fans of designer Alexander Wang better start saving up and practicing how to sleep while standing up, as he will be the first designer collaboration to be available at H&M Philippines.

The Alexander Wang x H&M collection is expected to roll out in stores globally by Nov. 6. You won’t need to fly to Hong Kong or Singapore, but we’re sure you’ll still face a long line of fashion worshippers who want first dibs on the collection.

To see more of the collection, visit H&M | H&M PH. Prices are already listed in Philippine pesos.
What you need to know

1. H&M’s first Philippine boutique will open at the Mega Fashion Hall wing in SM Megamall.

2. It is slated to open in the third quarter of this year, between July and September (hey, July is 10 days away).

3. The store will be more than 3,000 square meters with three floors.

4. The flagship boutique is a “full concept store,” so apparel and accessories—both seasonal and basics—will be available for women, men, teens and kids.

5. The first collection to be launched coinciding with the boutique’s opening is Autumn 2014. The theme for men’s wear for A/W 2014 is “modern mod mixed with Parisian cool, London attitude and New York sleekness,” while pieces for women were inspired by the bohemian spirit.

6. H&M is best known for combining fashion and affordability. Expect price points to be the same. A slinky black crepe slip dress we saw during the A/W preview goes for P899, while there are jersey dresses that retail for P599.

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**jut703** · June 23rd, 2014 10:57 AM

Have not checked prices of H&M in Megamall, but hopefully they retain prices of other Asian countries (i.e. HK and Japan where polos are about 700-1k each)

The influx of brands such as Cotton On, Uniqlo, F21 and now H&M have brought local brands such as Folded and Hung to their knees. Dati mas premium sila sa Bench but now parang permanently naka-sale na.

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**Monseratto** · June 23rd, 2014 11:31 AM

How are Zara, Old Navy and Mango doing also? I noticed the stuff in local Uniglo isn't that up to date and their UT line lacking compared to the HK stores...

**jhnkvn** · June 24th, 2014 01:33 AM

I'll pass on them. I'm still a Uniqlo fan through and through.

**lowslowbenz** · June 24th, 2014 01:38 AM

Most bang for the buck nga Uniqlo.

**K.I.L.L.** · June 28th, 2014 05:07 PM

I have both H&M and Uniqlo clothes. Comparing both of them, I like the fit and materials better on Uniqlo though the styles are better with H&M.

**Javoy** · July 22nd, 2014 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by jut703

Have not checked prices of H&M in Megamall, but hopefully they retain prices of other Asian countries (i.e. HK and Japan where polos are about 700-1k each)

The influx of brands such as Cotton On, Uniqlo, F21 and now H&M have brought local brands such as Folded and Hung to their knees. Dati mas premium sila sa Bench but now parang permanently naka-sale na.

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Don't think they are open for business yet but the link provided by Cathy in the first post already shows the prices in PHP.

**_Qwerty_** · July 22nd, 2014 11:10 AM

maganda yung bagong wing nang Megamall.. parang SM makati or Shangrila na..

**boybi** · July 22nd, 2014 11:31 AM

In the few times I went inside a Uniqlo store, wala akong nagustuhan sa mga designs. Parang iba dito compared sa Japan and HK.

I think Zara and Mango are doing great here in the Phils.

**vinj** · July 22nd, 2014 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by boybi

In the few times I went inside a Uniqlo store, wala akong nagustuhan sa mga designs. Parang iba dito compared sa Japan and HK.

I think Zara and Mango are doing great here in the Phils.

Do you go to the Mango in Starmills? :D They're on sale now and the prices are really good.... lower than the Manila outlets.