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SUNLAB, a local Fashion Hub that houses the country’s most hip cult fashion brands with a strong street following, has just opened in Robinson’s Place, General Santos City.  It is jointly owned by a young and pretty “general”  Tisha Ang and her equally pretty friend, Davaoena Marga Nograles-Montemayor.

This Lifestyle HUB (which also has a branch in Davao) houses a line up of T-shirts, loungewear, bags and accessories that complement the famed Brazilian Flip Flop brand – HAVAIANAS.   These statement products are must-have items often seen on Hollywood and Pinoy Celebrities and many fashion magazines.

"Sunlab's Havaianas Display inside its Robinsons outlet"

Leading the brand pack is no less that the “Best Rubber Flip Flops in the World” – HAVAIANAS.  HAVAIANAS is Portugese for a word that is symbolic to the relaxed “hang loose” island culture that inspired the Brazilian designers way back in the 1960′s. 

Since their introduction over 40 years ago, at least 2.4 billion pairs of Havaianas have been produced—enough to encircle the globe 50 times if lined up heel to toe. The flip-flops are now available throughout the United States, Europe, South America, Australia and Asia.

Havaianas have a patented rubber formula as secret as the recipe for Coca Cola. Unlike other slippers, Havaianas are made from 100% rubber, making them extremely comfortable and they last much longer than an average pair of flip-flops. They are manufactured in only one factory in Brazil. The same company that markets the brand owns the plant where all Havaianas are produced, ensuring rigid quality control.

Below is a photo of a famous Pinay who goes for the brand.

"The President wearing Havaianas."

Aside from Havaianas, Sun Lab also distributes local award winning brands such as The Tshirt Project Tshirts (a Philippine-based design company that offers fresh and unique concepts on printed tshirts carried –out through the various brands under its arm).

It also carries Team Manila Tshirts & Accessories (a graphic design company that has built an impressive portfolio of award-winning works in broadcast and print design), Twix and Soak Bikinis, FYH, Therapy and Fashion Monster Bags (Chic, stylish and versatile bags) and Bubblegum & Kathang Kamay Accessories.

"Local branded shirts designed by multi-awarded artists are also part of SunLab's merchandise."

Most of these local labels are multi awarded brands, recognized by the likes of MTV awards, The Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Super awards, Entrepreneur of the Year awards, and more.

Bariles especially loves  BRANDED’s reproductions of iconic images from the vintage 70s like VST and Company, Rico J. Puno, Juan dela Cruz Band, Sarao Jeeps, Tito-Vic-and-Joey, and even candies like White Rabbit and Kendi Mint .

Too bad, when he visited the store, he couldn’t find any of his Idol, Nora Aunor shirt though.

When he last checked yesterday, still nada.  Hmmmm… it must be that popular. 

By the way, Sunlab is the Exclusive Sub Distributor in South East Mindanao of ALL that brands that they carry.