Red Cross gala focuses on Malabon’s dyeing art
THE Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and some of the country’s leading couturiers are coming together to mount a special fashion gala.
The PRC Malabon Chapter and the Designers Circle Philippines will present
fashion show to support Malabon’s blood bank which opened early this year.
Set on Sept. 22 at the Solaire Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City, the fund-raiser will also serve as an attempt to revive Malabon’s fabric dyeing industry, which used to be a major craft in the city. The show will feature creations by designers Johnny Abad, Renee Salud, Fanny Serrano, Gener Gozum, Paolo Blanco, Francis Calaquian, Karen Castro, Ivan dela Cruz, Pencil Diestra, Bernard Escalona, Rafael Gonzales, Rey Lazaro, Arman Marco, Jontie Martinez, Nicky Martinez, Sonny Boy Mindo, Dave Ocampo, Vince Sityar, and Edwin Uy.
Also taking part is Soroptomist Philippines, an organization which focuses on livelihood and empowerment among women. Members of the group will model the designers’ creations.
The chapter aims to raise P3 million from the event to provide relief to families in Malabon affected by typhoons and to assist indigent patients in need of blood products.
Designer Rene Salud, a staunch supporter of the Red Cross, expressed his group’s wholehearted support for the event because of the values it upholds.
“Not a lot of people want to do it now because we rely on modern technology,” said Mr. Salud about Malabon’s dyeing art.
Only one family is engaged in the home-grown craft today. Mr. Salud noted that if would be a waste if this industry cannot be supported as even young designers can benefit from its revival. For more information on
contact PRC-Malabon City Chapter at 366-6470 or 09272503995.