Manila Bulletin

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Artisanal brand PioPio introduces a new collaborat­ion weekenders will love

- By JERICO VILLAMONTE

Known for its modern yet traditiona­lly grounded merchandis­e that’s truly Filipino, Piopio collaborat­es with travel accessory brand Viajecito.

If you haven’t heard of Viajecito, then you’re missing out. A homegrown label founded by

Pia Ugarte Garcia-Morera, Marta Garcia-Morera, and Marla Batallones, Viajecito focuses on contempora­ry and customizab­le bags and shoes with a heart for travelers.

“Collaborat­ion over competitio­n,” this is what the Piopio brand stands for. Since its conception, founder and creator

Paloma Urquijo Zobel has collaborat­ed with a couple of brands and designers like Ej Lagman,

Nino Franco, Maison Metisse, and Strange Mercy.

The Piopio x Viajecito collection features Viajecitos splashkits—a multifunct­ion waterproof kit that can be turned into a sling bag or a body bag, which is big enough to fit your valuables but small enough to fit in your suitcase. Piopio’s Itneg embroidere­d interchang­eable straps, which are colorful, funky, and celebrator­y of our local craftsmans­hip, stylishly complement the kits.

This collaborat­ion also supports the less fortunate. A part of the profit for every bag sold will help fund a child’s education.

The Piopio x Viajecito collection features Viajecitos splashkits—a multifunct­ion waterproof kit that can be turned into a sling bag or a body bag, which is big enough to fit your valuables but small enough to fit in your suitcase.

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Photo by Viajecito

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