Through the years, the Philippine fashion industry has showcased the best of Filipino talent and design. Local designers and artisans continuously create innovative outfits and accessories that represent Filipino culture, products, and communities, which are then brought to life on runways and streets worldwide.
To celebrate Philippine fashion, here are must-have pieces made by local designers and artisans.
Tropical Visor from Amano Craft Creations
Amano Craft Creations makes carrying essentials more Filipino with their tropical visors to bayong handbags and backpacks perfect for weekend beach trips. The pieces are proudly handmade by Dexter Alazas, a Cebuano artisan.
Facebook: Amano Craft Creations
Masks by Dino Lloren
Dino Lloren’s masks easily match any outfit, its classy look makes it perfect to wear for both on formal occasions or for a casual day out.
Facebook: Dino Lloren Couture
Quincentennial Fan by Philip Rodriguez
To mark the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines and the Victory at Mactan, Philip Rodriguez has designed limited edition hand fans with designs depicting notable moments in history. The hand fan makes a great souvenir and accessory for warm days.
Facebook: Philip Rodriguez
Statement Earrings from Tina Campos Creations Jewelry
Designer Tina Campos’ earrings exude elegance and femininity. The eye-catching pieces come in different designs and are perfect for any occasion. If one prefers wearing unique jewelry, Campos also makes custom-made necklaces, bracelets, and earrings made of shells, beads, and precious stones.
Facebook: Tina Campos Creations
Clutch Bags from Virtucio
Virtucio’s bags are stylish, eco-friendly, and proudly handcrafted. Their brightly colored bags and necklaces are made of single-use grocery bags and other disposed plastics that are cut to pieces, pressed, and melted to achieve a mosaic-like effect and then added with brass framing.
Facebook: Virtucio Designs
Taty Headbands from BEZZA Wear
These functional yet stylish headbands by Bezza wear are handmade, designed, and created with passion and love by Claudia Bezza Yeung. She also designs dresses, and resort wear that is zero waste and sustainable.
Facebook: BEZZA Wear
Yellow Mellow Blouse by Coquille
In the new normal, the style has shifted to lounge and comfort. Hanz Coquilla definitely adapted to this trend bringing us the best of both worlds with these fashionable yet comfy tops where you can wear to an event, or a quick errand.
Instagram: @coquilleofficial
Cocktail Dress by Harley Ruedas
Designer Harley Ruedas has a wide range of chic cocktail dresses and casual wear to choose from. If you want a more tailored fit piece, they can also customize for you.
Facebook: Harley Ruedas
Abaca Sandals from Nest and Home Fabrique Shop
These sandals remind us of the Sinulog with its colorful fringe and festive colors. Fashionable and functional, they are perfect if you’re looking for something to make your casual outfit stand out.
Linen terno by Jun Escario
Ternos are coming back and Jun Escario is serving us this all-white linen ruffled top paired with belted shorts perfect for a day-to-night look.
Last July 2, 2021, Ayala Center Cebu celebrated local talent and style at the Filipino Fashion Fair featuring pieces from Amano Crafts Creations, Anya Lim, Bezza Wear, Dexter Alazas, Dino Lloren, Filippo and Nest by Philip Rodriguez, Hanz Coquilla, Harley Ruedas, Heritage Accessories, Jun Escario, Tina Campos Jewelry, and Virtucio.
The event was organized by the Philippine Fashion Coalition as part of its Dama Ko Lahi Ko campaign that aims to promote and celebrate Filipino culture through the five senses, the Cebu leg puts its highlights on Cebu as a Creative City of Design by UNESCO.
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