Fashion and Industrial Design

• JOSIE NATORI


  • Filipino-American fashion designer
  • Has her own lines of lingerie, resort, and lounge wear, as well as semi-formal and casual attire
  • The Natori Company has built up a lifestyle brand that includes four lingerie lines, the Josie Natori ready-to-wear collection, home accessories, fragrance, and eyewear
• DITA SANDICO-ONG


  • Known as the "Wrap Artiste of the Philippines"
  • Advocate for the use of local weaving techniques and natural fibers
  • Experimented with the local weave of Ilocos Sur, known as inabel, and pineapple fibers blended with Irish linen, dubbed piñalino
• MARK “MAK” TUMANG


  • Inspired by the pirouettes of his imagination and his undying love for fashion
  • Proponent of modern techniques, haute couture, and continuous pursuit of luxurious elegance
  • Well distinguished name and esteemed personality in both national and international fashion scene
• Influences and Inspirations in Filipino Fashion Design

  • Indigenous Textiles
  • Nature and Landscapes
  • Cultural Festivals
• Famous Fashion Designers in the Philippines

  • MONIQUE LHUILLIER
  • JOSIE NATORI
  • RAJO LAUREL
  • LULU TAN GAN
  • DITA SANDICO-ONG
  • MARK “MAK” TUMANG
• MONIQUE LHUILLIER


  • Prominence for her exquisite wedding gowns
  • Become one of the darlings of the Hollywood celebrity set, with several A-list stars having worn her couture creations
  • Her collections include bridal and bridesmaids‘ dresses, ready-to-wear, evening gowns, linens, tableware, stationery, and home fragrances
• LULU TAN GAN


  • The Queen of Knitwear in the country
  • Specialty evolved into a new hand-woven line, called Indigenous Couture, blending Philippine artisan crafts, fabrics, fibers, and other local materials
  • Designer‘s vision is to encourage the use of stylized indigenous and traditional wear, drawing inspiration from the rich textile and embroidery traditions of the Philippines
• Kenneth Copunbue


  • Multi-awarded industrial designer
  • Creative director of Hive, a design and manufacturing facility for designers of interior accessories and lighting
• RAJO LAUREL


  • Probably best known as a judge on the television series Project Runway Philippines
  • A savvy entrepreneur, establishing House of Laurel and Rajo Laurel Enterprise
  • His creations maintain a Filipino sensibility, incorporating embroidery, beadwork, and hand-painted prints, while also offering the prestige of limited edition pieces