As we wait for the official list of nominees for the Order of the National Artist of the Philippines, let's get to know some of the Filipino designers the local fashion industry endorsed.
Alexis Marriane Macariola’s bowler blouse and linen pants and Dinnes Obusan’s Takay terno top
With boutique closures, no live runway shows, and no collection launches in the early months of community quarantine, it has been tough for Filipino fashion designers, especially the upcoming ones trying to make a living out of their art. Much like every industry, it is on the internet where these fashion creatives saw their salvation.
That is why esteemed fashion school in the Philippines, Slim’s Fashion and Arts School, launched a digital store on Instagram, to showcase not only their alumni talent, but also to help them make a business while the pandemic continues.