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In recent years, a wave of sustainable fashion has surged throughout the Philippines. With a need for more locally and ethically sourced products, a rising number of Filipinos have taken up the mantle of responsibility in pushing their green businesses forward. Founded by Mark Palabrica, Aton Ini is one of them – combining Philippine craftsmanship …
We unearth the method to the madness of Filipino designer avant gardiste Rocky Gathercole, including the proverbial can of worms… or two
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Albert Andrada Fashion Designer Before he became known to the world as the designer to former Miss Universe Pia Wurzbach, as well as other Philippine beauty queens, Albert Andrada gained prominence in the UAE and the GCC region as a Royal Designer to the ruling Al Sharqi family of Fujairah. Hired after his win as …
Last December, in cooperation with Vivz Fashion School , MM Milano showcased it’s latest sustainable fashion collection at Dubai World Fashion Week. Designed by Chona Bacaoco, a Filipina designer based in Milan, Italy, the dresses were made of natural and upscaled textiles like Hablon, Pineapple silk and recycled materials. The show has also brought together …
Tastemaker – Dexter Dalisay Commercial Model and Actor Dubai-based engineer, model, and actor Dexter Dalisay could very well be “the” handsome face of the Filipino community in the UAE. He has starred in numerous commercial campaigns; the most recent ones include projects for Dubai Holdings, Etisalat, British Council UAE, Jashanmal, and Marhaba among others. He …
Tastemaker – Dimitri Tolenaars Model Quite a citizen of the world, Filipino-Dutch Dimitri Tolenaars, who was raised in Belgium, pays homage to his Filipino and Spanish roots through his modeling work in the Middle East. With his substantial commercial portfolio, Dimitri has walked runways and graced editorials with his distinct look gracing GQ Middle East …
Tastemaker – Paul Kiefer Model Model Paul Kiefer, who is of Filipino, Slovak, German, French, Polish and Lithuanian blood represents the growing tribe of Filipinos of mixed heritage and with culturally ambiguous looks. His handsome chiseled features and runway perfect stance have graced many billboards, magazines, campaigns and fashion shows in the UAE and Gulf, …
Benedickte Gammelgaard Model – Singer Danish-Filipina Benedickte Gammelgaard has become widely known as a pro in the modeling industry, both locally and on the international front. Starting her career at 12, she has been a prominent face for various beauty and fashion brands, modeling for the likes of Huda Beauty, Make-Up Forevever, L’Oreal PH, …
Illustrado Fashion Editorial throwback featuring Jodilly Pendre, photography by Herson Nebaya. Shot on location at Kapurpurawan Rock Formation, Burgos, Ilocos Norte. Featuring the designs of Aris Pico, Eric Delos Santos, Randall Salomon, Miguel Amante, Kariz Polintan, Kathleen Que and Jun Jun Ablaza
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