AND NOW, IT’S MANILA WEAR
Barba, Cesar Gaupo, OJ Hoffer, Rajo Laurel, Jojie Lloren, Dennis Lustico, Randy Ortiz, and Joey Samson for apparel, and designers for fashion accessories include Pepito Albert, TC Alvarez- Sibal, Jun Artajo, Maco Custodio, Joel Escober, Lulu Tan-gan, Adante Leyesa, Joyce Makitalo, Arnel Papa, Patrice Ramos-diaz, and Gerry Sunga. Inno Sotto will also be joining the fashion accessories designers.
As one of the country’s pioneering designers and major supporters of Manila FAME, Inno Sotto also adds, “CITEM can be the platform for designers to showcase their designs and be the conduit for introducing them to the global market.”
Manila FAME 2012 will also bring together works from apparel design- ers: Inno Sotto and Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines (FDCP) President JC Buendia, Vic Barba, Cesar Gaupo, OJ Hofer, Rajo Laurel, Jojie Lloren, Dennis Lustico, Randy Ortiz and Joey Samson. Designers to present their accessories collection are: TC Alvarez, Jun Artajo, Maco Custodio, Joel Escober, Lulu Tan- Gan, Adante Layesa, Joyce Makitalo, Arnel Papa, Patrice Ramos Diaz, Gerry Sunga and Mark Tamayo.
The home and furnishings category will highlight internationally acclaimed designers Antonio “Budji” Layug and Kenneth Cobonpue in collaboration with some of the country’s top furniture manufacturers at Manila FAME’S Dexign setting.
When asked about what to expect from their exhibit, Kenneth replied, “Working with a few companies for the Dexign setting for this year ’ s Manila FAME has been both challenging and rewarding. It’s a challenge because we have to come up with new products in a short span of time, and it’s rewarding because this platform allows me to work with other Filipino designers in bringing out the best of what they have.”
Rooted in rich cultural content, designed for sustainability and crafted by skilled artisans, Manila FAME 2012 offers a fresh take on the evolving Filipino design and lifestyle consciousness. For more information, visit www.manilafame.com, email manilafame@citem. com.ph, or contact the Manila FAME secretariat at 833-1258, 831-2201.