(SPOT.ph) Unless you’ve been living under a rock—or stuck inside an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre—you’ve probably heard that the highly anticipated Friends reunion is finally premiering on May 27. And yes, you can legally stream it right here in the Philippines. The HBO special marks the first time since the ’90s classic’s final episode that the entire cast—namely Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer—are coming together as a group and revisiting the show that turned them into superstars. Despite the fact that the show first premiered in 1994 and ended a decade later in 2004, the hype hasn’t died down in the least.
While the millennials who consumed the show weekly in the '90s and aughts have all grown up by now, the show has remained a powerful presence in pop culture with its many references still circulating on social media and constantly bringing in new fans. If your love for Friends has been resurrected upon learning about the reunion’s upcoming release, we know just how to satisfy your renewed obsession. Below, we list 10 cool Friends-themed finds you can shop in Manila right now.
Shop these cool Friends-themed finds in time for the highly anticipated reunion:
Motif-Front Sweatshirt (P1,190) from H&M
We’ll never get sick of seeing the famous Friends logo (or more accurately, F.R.I.E.N.D.S logo) printed, stitched, and painted onto anything and everything, so this H&M sweater is a welcome shopping find. Underneath the logo, you’ll see the word "noun" printed on the piece, mimicking a dictionary entry. Instead of listing those bland Merriam-Webster definitions, the printed design describes that word as "six friends living in the heart of New York City, helping each other navigate life’s ups and downs and learning what it really means to be a friend." And let’s face it Friends fans, that’s probably what really comes to mind when you hear that F-word.
Available online; see a list of H&M stores.
Friends Central Perk Logo Metal Drink Bottle (P1,295) from Quirks
Stay hydrated in style with this cool green tumbler from novelty shop Quirks. The double-walled bottle sports the logo of the Friends gang’s go-to café Central Perk and you’ll love using it to keep water, coffee, and other beverages ice-cold throughout the day. Plus, Phoebe Buffay would be proud that you chose the eco-friendly option over a single-use plastic cup!
Available online; see a list of Quirks stores.
Friends Central Perk Glass Mug (P350) from Mari Ma-Art-E
You may not be able to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee with your six favorite TV pals, but this glass mug from Mari Ma-Art-E sure comes close. You’ll want to have your morning brew in this cute piece of glassware every day. It features an illustration of the Friends cast chilling on their trusty old orange couch as well as the Central Perk logo up top.
Available online.
Miniature DIY New York Apartment (P2,800) from Lil' Haven
Lil' Haven, a local shop that specializes in DIY miniature sets, created an itty-bitty replica of Monica Geller's NYC apartment that you can build yourself! It doubles as both a fun weekend activity and (once you’re finished building it) a cute piece of home decor that pays homage to your fave ‘90s sitcom. The miniature set looks just like the real thing, featuring purple walls, mismatched furniture, blue kitchen counters, and of course, the iconic Friends door with the frame around the peephole.
Available online.
Friends Coffee Bundle (P499) from Hoot Coffee
Love collecting minimalist canvas tote bags? If you’re a Friends fanatic, you’ll want to add this Central Perk-themed bag from Hoot Coffee to your ever-growing stockpile. The stylish tote goes for just P199, but for P499, you can get it along with six bottles of creamy coffee. Each bottle contains a different brew and features a different design, each inspired by Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross!
Available online.
Friends Rubber Coasters (P65 each) from Etceteras
We all know Monica would freak out if she knew that you don’t always use a coaster every time you leave a drink on your table. Make the obsessively tidy Geller sibling proud with these Friends-themed rubber coasters from online store Etceteras. They’re only P65 each and you can choose between four designs: the Friends logo, the Central Perk logo, the yellow peephole frame with the theme song title printed inside it, and (our personal favorite) Phoebe’s famous "they don’t know that we know they know we know" quote. You might even want to collect them all!
Available online.
Can I Be Drinking Any More Coffee? Mug (starts at P145) from Maat PH
"Can I BE drinking any more coffee?" reads this cute white mug from Maat PH—if we hung out in our fave coffee shop all day like the Friends gang does, we’d probably drink way too much coffee, too. The mug’s design is printed in that unmistakable F.R.I.E.N.D.S font, colored dots and all. It puts a fun twist on Chandler Bing’s signature catchphrase that every caffeine addict can relate to.
Available online.
Friends Bucket Hat (P344) from Peter Hat Store
Give any outfit a Friends-inspired finishing touch with this cute bucket hat from Peter Hat Store. The predominantly black topper features the F.R.I.E.N.D.S logo stitched across the front. The no-frills design will match all your looks with ease.
Available online.
Peephole Door Frame (P650) from Instamomable
Turn your home into Monica Geller’s apartment with this cool peephole frame from Instamomable, which looks just like the curved yellow decor piece that hung on her famous purple door from the pilot episode all the way until "The One Where They Say Goodbye." You can put it on the entrance door of your home just like Monica did, or place it pretty much anywhere in your house—purple paint not required, but very much encouraged. Your fellow Friends fans would recognize it instantly each time they come over to your place!
Available online.
Friends Canvas Tote Bag With Zipper (P280) from Fanshack PH
Local brand Fanshack specializes in creating cool finds inspired by pop culture icons like BTS, Taylor Swift, Grey’s Anatomy, Attack on Titan, and—yup, you guessed it—Friends. We’ve got our eyes on this cool zip-up canvas tote. It sports three stylized illustrations of the Friends cast, stacked together like a comic strip. All six members of the gang can be seen crowding into the middle panel while the top shows the girls all rocking white gowns (as seen in "The One With All the Wedding Dresses") and the bottom features the boys sitting together on the couch.
Available online.
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