It’s the most wonderful time or the year!
The biggest and most exciting fair of the holiday season — Presente by Artefino – runs only until this Sunday, 3 December at The Fifth Rockwell, Rockwell Center, Makati City.
With a multitude of brands participating, the most celebrated platform presents with pride proudly Filipino-made products, locally crafted gifts and masterful pieces that support the artisanal community. Shopping has never been so mindful and consciously on the radar, as each purchase is made with a purpose.
What’s now and next in this latest edition of Presente by Artefino? With more than a hundred brands, at least two dozen household names and a squad of almost-famous, here’s a fresh crop of exciting finds, each distinctive in their uniqueness.
Yndan is a community-driven, slow fashion brand from Indang, Cavite that provides livelihood for weavers and sewers. Yndan is a clothing label that strives to preserve the cultural tradition of handloom-weaving by passing it down to younger generations. Their trademark consists of uniquely designed tropical patterns and weaves that adorn the sleeve cuffs and collar. Their hero piece this season are the Silk Co-ords, two-piece ensembles that seamlessly blend comfort and style.
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Maligaya Clothing Co. solely owned by one of Manila’s premier stylists Roko Arceo, is a contemporary brand that embraces the sensibilities of heritage style. They are conscious and ethically crafted pieces that use repurposed linen and vintage fabrics to create distinctive one offs. Super stylish and easy wearables that express the beauty of both function and form.
Golden Monstera is a jewelry brand born in Siargao Island. Creating statement and sculptural ornaments in brass, a sustainable earth-derived material with a luxurious look and feel. Designed by Daniel and Jenn, the pieces are carefully crafted together with the help of Filipino artisans.
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Rosbert Villar is a designer ready-to-wear brand for women that celebrates the classic with pieces that are timeless and elegant. Each creation is made with premium fabrics and refined details, and silhouettes that complement women of all shapes and sizes.
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Sisa is the spirit of everyday luxury that knows no age. It is known for its beautiful matching sets of ensembles made of quality piña fabric that can be dressed up or down. Most recently it branched into jewelry. Their fun yet classic pieces are an effortless addition to the modern woman’s wardrobe.
AUREA is a fashion accessories brand that’s uses fine bone porcelain mixed with 18k liquid gold. Its beautifully made creations are inspired by nature, sea life and anything organic. It is currently the only surviving manufacturer of fine bone porcelain in the country.
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Tilia is an RTW womenswear brand that features intricately embroidered pieces that you can wear with ease. The brand echoes modern femininity in clean, crisp, relaxed everyday wear. Style is highlighted hint of flair that’s practical and affordable.
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Project Nova is an accessories brand that creates up-cycled products made from discarded kayaks, sleeping bags, tents and inner tire tubes. Made in Bohol, these pieces are 100 percent handcrafted by former kayak tour guides. Each bag is a testament to a sustainable manufacturing process to keeping low our environmental footprint.
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Tela de Bonita is a brand from Vigan City, Ilocos Sur that produces a wide range of contemporary inabel products from clothing to accessories to textiles and shoes. Owned by Mia Aguila Singson, this enterprise helps provide livelihood for women weavers in different communities in the Ilocos region. It also supports a circular economy and ecosystem in the local weaving industry making the popular fabric more accessible to everyone.
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