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ICYMI: Store Opening, Reopening, And New Launches This October

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New month, new stores! Manila welcomes a lineup of exciting openings and re-openings this October—featuring Louis Vuitton, Rajo Laurel, Tory Burch, and more.

Manila’s retail scene just got an upgrade! This month, a slew of new stores offering everything from popular brands to trendy lifestyle products have opened their doors. Whether you’re a serious shopper or just looking for a good time, these new spots are perfect for browsing, buying, and discovering your next favorite thing. Consider this your cue to head to the mall.

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Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Collection

Louis Vuitton reunites with legendary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami for the rerelease of the Artycapucines VII collection, first shown at Art Basel Paris 2025. The collaboration brings back their early-2000s magic, blending Murakami’s playful, technicolor world with the timeless sophistication of the Capucines bag. Each piece feels like a meeting of art and fashion—vivid, joyful, and unmistakably Louis Vuitton.

ICYMI: Store Opening, Reopening, and New Launches This October
The Artycapucines VII – Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami collection/Photo courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Anca Woman

Anca introduces a new collection that reimagines what modern occasionwear can be. Unveiled at Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar and Comme Ci in Rockwell, designer Bianca Dumlao reflects on presence and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments. With fluid silhouettes, hand-finished details, and fabrics that flow effortlessly from day to evening, each piece captures the essence of The ANCA Woman—graceful, magnetic, and effortlessly refined.

The RAJO Store

The Rajo Store marks a fresh chapter with its grand reopening at Power Plant Mall and the launch of its Holiday 2025 Collection—a meaningful collaboration between designer Rajo Laurel and his sisters, Venisse Laurel-Hermano and Gela Laurel-Stehmeier. Blending family, fashion, and function, the collection champions timeless, versatile pieces designed for real life—think sleek A-line dresses, crisp button-downs, and tailored trousers. Reflecting both nostalgia and renewal, the reimagined boutique mirrors this spirit: modern yet warm, grounded yet inspiring. For Rajo, it’s more than just fashion—it’s coming home.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren reopens its Shangri-La Plaza store with the launch of its Fall 2025 Collection, celebrating the rugged elegance of mountain living. Blending Western heritage with refined sophistication, the collection highlights utilitarian layers and timeless silhouettes that embody adventure and modern luxury—marking a new chapter for the brand’s enduring legacy in the Philippines.

ICYMI: Store Opening, Reopening, and New Launches This October
Polo Ralph Lauren Shangri-La Plaza/Photo courtesy of Polo Ralph Lauren

Tory Burch

Tory Burch brings a taste of New York to Manila with its new pop-up concept store at Greenbelt 5, open from October 19–31, 2025. Inspired by the brand’s Spring 2025 runway at the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn, the space features turquoise pool tiles and an airy, modern feel. The pop-up showcases the Romy handbag collection alongside ready-to-wear pieces, shoes, and accessories—inviting guests to explore Tory’s world of effortless sophistication.

ICYMI: Store Opening, Reopening, and New Launches This October
Tory Burch Romy Pop up/Photo courtesy of Tory Burch

Banner photo courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Frequently Asked Questions

The Artycapucines VII is a rerelease collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, first shown at Art Basel Paris 2025. The collection applies Murakami’s signature technicolor aesthetic to the Capucines bag, revisiting the creative partnership that originally defined the pair’s early-2000s collaborations.

Tory Burch opened a pop-up concept store at Greenbelt 5 from October 19 to 31, 2025. The space was inspired by the brand’s Spring 2025 runway at the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn, featuring turquoise pool tiles and showcasing the Romy handbag collection alongside ready-to-wear pieces, shoes, and accessories.

The RAJO Store reopened at Power Plant Mall in October 2025 with the launch of its Holiday 2025 Collection, a collaboration between designer Rajo Laurel and his sisters Venisse Laurel-Hermano and Gela Laurel-Stehmeier. The collection focuses on versatile, timeless pieces including A-line dresses, button-downs, and tailored trousers, alongside a reimagined boutique interior.

Polo Ralph Lauren reopened its Shangri-La Plaza store in October 2025 alongside the launch of its Fall 2025 Collection, built around themes of mountain living, Western heritage, and utilitarian layering. The reopening marked a new chapter for the brand’s retail presence in the Philippines.

Anca Woman is a Philippine fashion label designed by Bianca Dumlao. In October 2025, the brand unveiled a new occasionwear collection focused on fluid silhouettes, hand-finished details, and day-to-evening versatility, presented at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar and Comme Ci in Rockwell.

Mj Calayan

Mj Calayan

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MJ Calayan is a writer in Lifestyle Asia with an affinity for stories in the intersection between fashion, pop culture, and sociology. After graduating summa cum laude from De La Salle University with a degree in AB Behavioral Science Major in Organizational and Social Systems Development Minor in Sociology, he took a leap of faith and landed his first job in the publishing industry. As a writer, his goal is to amplify voices and reveal untold stories. He’s currently in law school, balancing his Andy Sachs and Elle Woods life.

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