The Filipino Design Studio: Proudly made in the Philippines
Over 70 guest brands, house labels and social enterprises come together for the Kultura Filipino Design Studio: Made in the Philippines edition at SM Megamall from May 2 to 9. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
RETURNING at Mega Fashion Hall this May 2 to 9, SM Megamall’s Kultura Filipino Design Studio: Made in the Philippines edition is back and bigger than ever.
The event is a welcoming, community-based space that fosters connections between like-minded brands, dedicated to celebrating Filipino culture. The biggest Filipino Design Studio to date, the event is bringing together over 70 guest brands, house labels and social enterprises. With a focus on all things Pinoy from Barong Tagalog and modern Filipiniana to resort wear pearls and accessories and tropical home decor and wellness essentials, explore new, up-and-coming brands alongside familiar favorites.
As the brand continues to highlight products with a purpose, it has selected numerous brands, based on their commitment to environmentally friendly practices and support for local artisan communities. Social enterprise Hibla PH offers a range of apparel made from authentic Philippine textiles while also hosting workshops, focused on activities such as upcycling accessories and bracelet weaving.
Another example is Ruyág Native Products Manufacturing, which employs Bicolano artisans, who handcraft bags using natural materials to leave a lesser carbon footprint. Home decor and furniture brand Likha+Mundo scouts small, mom-and-pop craft businesses from around the nation, giving them a larger platform to share their creations.
This season’s lineup is also set to feature handmade jewelry by Virtucio Fashion Designs and Mjorian, Filipiniana-inspired pieces by Raquel’s Piña Cloth Products, C&C lifestyle and Handwoven Beauty; and home essentials by Woven, Dwellbeing and WIX Cozy Homes.
Other guest brands include Adela Puls, Amber & Anne, And Again Clothing, Binibini Marikit, Brave Story, D’ Bayong Art Gallery, Ethnique, Idyllic Summers, Hibla Philippines, Lily Jewelry, Macopa, Masabel Iloco, Mjorian, Virtucio Fashion Designs and Ziya Style.
Meanwhile, house brands that the public can support include A-M and Ayesha Gemstones, Agsam Fashion Fern, Anmari & Co., Asnie, Asron, Aurea Pearl, Auro Chocolate, Barong Filipino, Barong Lumban, Berches Barong, Berches Filipiniana, Boho Manila, among many others.
Take a look at the full lineup. Discover and delight in local artistry at Kultura’s Filipino Design Studio at SM Megamall from May 2 to 9.
Learn more about the event on @KulturaFilipino Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.