Market! Market! is known for housing several themed bazaars, outlets, and bargain stores that guarantee goers a unique shopping experience. This year, it provides a home for the festive costumes made by promising and exceptional Filipino couturiers through Obras Filipinas.
The exhibit comprises three categories: Filipiniana, national costumes, and ethnic-inspired. Various outfits from different regions will be presented, tributing our history, culture, ethnic origins, and religious practices.
Moreover, this event coincides with the Buwan ng Wika celebration. Currently, held at the Market! Market! Activity Center in BGC, Taguig City until August 28.
Obras Filipinas is a gathering of local designers whose artistry parallels our colorful customs and traditions. At the moment, the festivity displays many fabric ensembles depicting authentic Filipino culture.
A peek at the 'Ating Kasuotan' exhibit
For
instance, JP Chua's creation
reimagines the scary image often expected from local folklore. She proved that
a half-human and half-horse creature like Tikbalang
could be an eerie but phenomenal clothing inspiration.
Likewise, Er Stephen Alvarado's version of the mythical Ibong Adarna is as colorful as its story and purpose. Not only does it pay homage to the beauty of the Mayon Volcano, but it's a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community.
In
addition, some costumes in the exhibit adhere to the religious beliefs of
Filipinos, like Marbin Garcia's
"Queen Elena." According
to the Bulakan, Bulacan native, it depicts the search for the cross of Christ
and the creativity of the province's Singkaban
Festival. The ensemble was hailed the Best in National Costume last Miss World Philippines 2022.
Meanwhile, it's a different feeling when our nostalgia comes to its physical form. One can reminisce childhood through the "Taho Warrior" ensemble made by designer Erjohn de la Serna. He also created "Hulya," worn by Julia Saubier, which won the award for Best in National Costume during the Miss Universe Philippines 2022.
The rest of Obras Filipinas’ featured designers are the following:
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Basil
Malicsi
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Bibay
Bautista
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Carl Arcusa
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Cathy Mora
Capistrano
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Dee Jay
Abustan
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Ehrran
Montoya
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Gil Granado
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Ira Baylon
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Jandy Roman
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Jehrick dela
Roca
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Jeric Sayno
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Jerome
Campano
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Jillian de
Guzman
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Johnri Jot
Guardiano
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Joseph Palma
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Julien
Gentica
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Khandie
Segovia
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Kennette
Jabla
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Mac Taug
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Maricris
dela Peña
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Mikee Andrei
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Nestor
Borromeo
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Nomes
Cerbito
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Randy de
Leon Satin
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Raymond
Granados
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Ricmar Agas
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RS Roman
Sebastian
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Russ Cuevas,
Sai Macapagal
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Younhed Bada
● Zyrill Jane Jacinto
With the exhibit still ongoing since August 22, many
other masterpieces enveloped with inspiring stories are waiting for you at the
Market! Market! Activity Center. Now is the chance to witness firsthand the
talent and craftsmanship of our very own Filipino designers.
Obras Filipinas grand culminating show titled “Pistang Fiesta Parada ng Pambansang Kasuotan” on August 28, 5 pm.
