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HALINHAN BACHELOR IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Wear our
Filipino Roots and Culture – Loud and Proud!
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Rusky Zorilla I Writer
nquestionably, the Philippine fashion industry is a sea of talent, stunning artistry, and has a unique set of fabrics that give life and flair to the industry. There is no doubt that we have amazing and great designers. We have Micheal Cinco, a Filipino designer based in Dubai; Rajo Laurel, who has been in love with Filipino fashion from a young age; Francis Libiran; Mich Dulce; Mark tumang. and many more. These designers have already dressed tons of celebrities, public personalities, and beauty queens across the globe. Indeed, Filipinos have something to boast about in the Fashion industry. Way back 2018, when Catriona Gray represented the Philippines in the Miss Universe stage, she had showcased the Filipino artistry in so many ways. She had to wear her roots and culture – loud and proud! She is one of the public figures that rang out Filipino textiles, fabrics, and designs across the globe. The latest series from ABS-CBN showcases the works of small and big names of local designers on the mainstream media. This series is the first teleserye to deliberately highlight Philippine fashion. The show “The Broken Marriage Vow” aims to present various ways of unveiling our culture through beautiful pieces made by local designers. The series plans to show clothing that is entirely local. “Most of the local designers will be there showcasing their original work. It’s the thing that excites all of us,” Connie Macatuno, the series’ director and costume design lead, shared. We are now attached to the modern fashion trends influenced by our neighboring countries. Why not let us also support Filipino textile by engaging in Filipino fashion? Filipino indigenous textiles provide a glimpse of the country’s rich cultural heritage. The textile and fabrics that have been used to create exquisite design reveal how beautiful Filipinos and our culture are. On January 27, 2022, Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato Dela Pena, urged Filipinos to use and wear local fabrics as the country’s textile industry faces tough challenges. During the 2022 Tela Conference organized by the Philippine Textile Research Institute, Dela Pena said the country’s textile industry has grown significantly over the past decades but
there have been challenges along the way. Wearing locally made outfits is like you’re presenting the Philippines. By dressing it on, we are helping our local designers to rise in the fashion industry, at the same time, we are empowering them to continue what they’ve started and be known globally. Let us support the original works of our local designers and makers of local fabrics and textiles to preserve our roots and enrich it through this changing time.
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