Page 174 - Philippine Tatler (April 2019)

Anne MArie

SAguil

Sustainability—or, to be more
exact, sustainable livelihood—
is the core of Anne Marie
Saguil’s brand Amarie which
aims to uplift the lives of
Filipino artisans by promoting
their work to the world.
Saguil’s aesthetic for Amarie
has island living in mind: relaxed
fit, flowing silhouettes, eye-
catching colours that capture
the beauty of the islands. But,
at the same time, the details
also tell the story of women’s
dedication to their craft:
intricate calado embroidery, the
kind normally used to embellish
the barong Tagalog, is rendered
in vivid, non-traditional hues,
carefully stitched by hand in
every garment.
In doing so, Saguil has not
only created an appealing
fusion between modern styles
and traditional craftsmanship,
but she has also made a
difference in the lives of local
artisans and elevated their craft
to high art.