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REDEFINING

WEARABLE TRADITION

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“Filipiniana is forever—just like diamonds.”
This is what iconic Filipino designer
Patis Tesoro said about the country’s rich
and diverse array of traditional clothing—
the key focus of the book Kasuotan:
Redefining Filipiniana.
Edited by Mons Romulo, Kasuotan
features modern interpretations by
designers Rajo Laurel, Michael Leyva,
Randy Ortiz, Jojie Lloren, and Francis
Libiran, among others. The book also
raises awareness on the plight of local
Catriona Gray, the fourth Filipina to bring home the coveted artisans and their craft.
crown of Miss Universe, arrived back in the country last 21 Romulo hopes that the book will
February 2019 and received an outpouring of warm felicitations encourage Filipinos to appreciate clothing
and fabrics created by our people.
from the thousands of Filipinos who lined the streets of Makati
and Manila to cheer her on. Gray, who was resplendent in
a green and white Mak Tumang jumpsuit embellished with BEYOND

sampaguita-inspired details, was all smiles as she proudly PHOTOGRAPHY
waved the Philippine fl ag in acknowldgement.

Marc Nicdao again proves that he is a
formidable creative force with his first-ever
exhibition as a mixed-media artist.
Nicdao is one of six artists whose
work is featured at In the Near Distance, a
TOURISM BOOSTER group exhibition that explores each artist’s
identity and sense of place in both their
Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat is driving home the message about things home country and overseas. Here, he
being “more fun in the Philippines” with a revitalised campaign characterised by local aims to meld the striking sensuousness
colour, familiar motifs, and testimonials from both local and foreign tourists who have that has long been his signature with other
enjoyed their time in the country. media to convey a visual statement that is
The revamped It’s More Fun in the Philippines campaign made its global debut at both bold and thought-provoking.
the world’s largest tourism promotions fair, the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) A joint project with the DF Art Agency,
in Berlin, last month. Along with a more minimalist look highlighted by bold colours In the Near Distance will be open for
and the striking Barabara font created specifi cally for the Department of Tourism, the viewing at the Leon Gallery in Makati till 8
campaign also has an active, community-driven slant towards sustainable tourism and April 2019.
environmental conservation.

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