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| Models and designers take a bow at end of show |
Filipino designers topbilled a fashion show held Tuesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) as part of the Fashion InStyle international exhibition organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
Featured were both traditional and contemporary Filipino outfits from companies like Bayo, Abacatex, Raquel's Pina Cloth Products, Yndan, Cool Kimono Crafts and Thian Rodriguez, and eye-catching native accessories from Arnel Papa that enthralled about 100 people who watched the show.
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| Congen Romulo and Vice Consul Mabalot flank Cong. Remulla and wife Georgia |
Consul General Romulo Israel, Jr. and Trade Attache Roberto Mabalot, Jr joined the guests who included Cavite Rep. Crispin Diego Remulla, whose wife Georgia founded the Yndan fashion brand.
The exhibition which kicked off on Monday and will run until Thursday, Apr 30, brings together 60 exhibitors from around the world, and features sustainable sourcing, creative fabrication and heritage-driven materials for the fashion industry.
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| This patchwork terno from Yndan is a standout |
A total of 25 companies from the Philippines are taking part in the Fashion InStyle exhibition, the biggest ever contingent from the country for this event.
The other exhibitors are Adam Pereyra, Al Jamelah Inaul Textile Weaving Services Association, Anmari & Co., Asiatex, Crafter's Joy, Jevan Jewelry, Kitsilver Jewellery, Likhang Maragondon, Likhang Filipino, Narda's, Nifty Prestige, Olly + Fely, PLV Trading, Rowilda's Loomweaving, Tela Tropika, Tribo Estilo, Tuwas Yakan Weavers, Vesti, and Virtucio.
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| Thian Rodriguez uses Philippine fabrics to make bold fashion statements |
Simultaneously, five elite CITEM (Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions) exhibitors are taking part in the Home InStyle exhibition at the same venue.
The Philippine Pavilion for Fashion InStyle can be found at Hall 3FG, while the delegation for Home InStyle are at Hall 5E-B11.
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| Contemporary saya in various native fabrics like jusi & abaca with one-of-kind artwork |
The Filipino participation in both events is made possible by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) Hong Kong, an attached agency of the Philippine Consulate General and is the representative office of the Department of Trade and Industry.
PTIC-HK is inviting potential global partners to explore the Philippines’ world-class manufacturing capabilities as shown by the wide-ranging product displays at both exhibits. For business matching, contact hongkong@dti.gov.ph or call 2823 8533.
