MANILA, Philippines – Looking to get into sustainable Filipino fashion but don’t quite know where to start? You’re in luck, since this proudly local artisans bazaar is coming back this August! Now in its 7th year, lifestyle fair ArteFino returns from August 22 to 25 with the same vision of “serving as a launch pad for proudly Filipino products,” ranging from clothing, accessories, home decor, and more. With the theme “Ka-PAMANA,” a play on the Filipino term for heritage, this renewed version of ArteFino’s 2018 campaign takes on a new meaning beyond its initial goal of spotlighting the significance of generational ties. In its 2024 run, the fair hopes to impart a legacy of innovation and artistry, all while paying tribute to tradition and culture.
“The focus remains the same,” ArteFino co-founder Marimel Francisco said. “But we are turning the spotlight on contemporary expressions that are rooted in our history. It’s essentially heritage, but not in an old-fashioned way.
” From wearable art to circular fashion, read through for what gems await you at ArteFino 2024. Exciting collaborations ArteFino 2024 will see local artisans team up with notable Filipino personalities hailing from different age groups, disciplines, and backgrounds. Lakat x Aire & Katha Pilipianas.
Jasmine Baac, the founder of Kalinga heritage brand Bagoyan, selects photographer Shaira Luna as her ArteFino 2024 muse. Attendees will be given the chance to shop exclusive pieces from a li.