Where It All Started: Gnarly! Kapitolyo Still Holding It Down

A DECADE OF KEEPING THE STREETS LOUD

Before all the drops, the collaborations, and the pop-ups—there was Kapitolyo.

Tucked in the heart of Pasig, the Gnarly! Kapitolyo branch has been holding it down for almost a decade. It's more than just a store. It's the HQ, the roots, the place where Manila streetwear started speaking its truth in full color.

From the moment you walk in, you're hit with walls of tees, neon glow, and the kind of energy that only comes from something built with intent. This spot has seen it all—early-day experiments, cult-favorite drops, and late-night sessions turning sketches into statements. It’s where the Gremgnar came to life. Where the etiketa tags became collectible. Where people became part of the brand.

Kapitolyo was never about hype. It was about community. The skaters, the artists, the punks, the weirdos. The city kids who didn’t care what was trending, just what felt real.

And nearly 10 years later, that vibe still lives in every rack, every stitched hem, and every story traded between staff and customer.

Whether you’re from way back or just discovering what we’re about, Kapitolyo is home.
Pull up. Talk shop. Cop something loud. Or just hang.
You’re welcome here. Always have been.

Gnarly! Kapitolyo. Since day zero.