About Us

MADE LOKAL by Melissa is a Filipino-owned business enterprise that offers hand-crafted leather accessories that are made by the local artisans of Marikina City.

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I am Melissa, and I am the brand owner.

MADE LOKAL by Melissa started as a side hustle in August 2016 when I was still working in a BPO company as part of its Human Resources team. My goal was to earn extra income while promoting locally made products, hence the name Made Lokal.

Since I am a Marikeña, MADE LOKAL by Melissa's initial focus was to support the local shoe industry by promoting Marikina-made shoes through Facebook and Instagram.

Team Made Lokal by Melissa

I started reselling Marikina-made shoes from local manufacturers and offered it through my social media accounts. 

From the 4 pairs of shoes, it eventually grew to having 2 physical locations in the Metro. Due to the pandemic, footwear sales took a hit and there was a dramatic decrease on our sales. In order to survive and to provide livelihood assistance to local shoemakers, MADE LOKAL by Melissa started offering personalized leather accessories.

Slowly, I ventured into starting my own manufacturing shop and offered a variety of personalized leather accessories. Through this, Made Lokal by Melissa was able to provide employment to displaced workers. We were able to cater to custom-made items for companies / businesses and events. 

Our products are made of high quality vegan leather material made by local workers in Marikina City

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MADE LOKAL by Melissa's promise to its clients is to provide quality-made leather accessories that is practical and meaningful while also offering affordability and durability.