Left to right: GijsVerheijke, CEO of Ox Street, and Quek Siu Rui, CEO of Carousell Group


Ask an ordinary Pinoy Gen Z what fashion item he would mostly buy if cost were not an issue and the most likely answer is a pair of authentic, even rare, sneakers. Be it a pair of Air Jordan, Nike Dunks or Yeezy (a brand which is fast becoming popular in the local market), sneakers have exploded in popularity in recent years, creating its own culture and becoming one of the most interesting communities in the local fashion scene. With so many Pinoy sneakerheads -- from aficionados, collectors, and influencers, to celebrities -- embracing the sneaker culture now more than ever, Ox Street, a Singapore-based sneaker focused marketplace, has decided to expand its presence to the Philippines so Filipinos can connect with its rapidly growing base of buyers and sellers across the region.
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