FilipinaZ Fair 2017 set at 8 Rockwell
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Fair Made by Women, for Women, FilipinaZ 2017 will exhibit fine jewelry,
fashion & art for a worthy cause.
FilipinaZ, the only fundraiser created by women, specifically
for women, returns this year in celebration of the Filipina’s united strength
to create, serve, and do good. Held at 8 Rockwell this July 28-30, the fair not
only has exquisite crafts in jewelry, fashion, and
art on display, it also brings to light the true potential of a
Filipina and her capacity to go beyond beauty, and generate impact thru genuine
compassion.
For years, the fair’s organizers, the women of the Zonta Club of Makati & Environs, have
made advocating for the welfare of all women their lifelong pursuit. “All our programs, from women’s
health services to livelihood generation and more are centered on uplifting women’s lives – and the proceeds
from FilipinaZ will go directly to those programs,” shares Zonta Club of Makati & Environs
President Armita Rufino.
Items featured at FilipinaZ are more than just expressions of
decadence and fine taste, each of them reflect a woman’s desire to share her
passion in giving back to those in need.
These timeless
handcrafted creations showcase the talent of the biggest local artisans in
jewelry, art, fashion, and more. Here are 8 of the bets labels to be showcased
at FilipinaZ this year:
TIMELESS JEWELRY
Alchemista
Set to grace the fundraising exhibit with fine jewelry
is stylish modular day-to-night jewelry brand Alchemista. Frederick and
Georgina Ong, the couple behind the brand, believes in creating pieces that help
women look great as they transcend stereotypes, redefine what works for them,
and be all they want to be. For FilipinaZ, Alchemista will unveil the
much-awaited result of their collaboration with Kyooreo’s Charming Baldemor –
hand-carved minaudières embellished with metals and semi-precious stones.
All that Glitters
The jewelry label by designer Amanda Luym and her
partner Cacay Moras-Server, All that Glitters will be selling handcrafted
jewelry that can transform with the wearer and small fine leather goods proudly
made in the Philippines. All that Glitters is known for using gems are
authentically sourced from legendary mines all over Asia, Africa, South America,
even the USA or unexpected European enclaves.
Definitive Handcrafted
Opulence by Ann Ong
Among the roster of exhibitors is award winning
jewelry designer Ann Ong, best known for handcrafted metal bracelets, neck
pieces, and evening clutch bags that got her to win 3 Katha awards
consecutively.
Eccentrics Limited
Juliana Santos-Garrett, through her label Eccentrics
Limited, specializes in one-of-a-kind carabao horn jewelry. She collects,
collates and combines disparate indigenous materials from all over the globe to
create pieces that exude an eccentric style of elegance. Assembled by hand, her
pieces cater to the bold and the fashion forward.
Kathy & Kathy Bespoke
Run by Ilonggas Kathy Sarabia-Babst and Kathy
Gregorio-Anover, the Kathy & Kathy label is defined by its deeply-rooted
expertise in handcrafted keepsakes and heritage jewellery, unique pieces made
to carry the owner's sentiments, making it the start of a lasting legacy that
holds personal meaning.
Kuwintas
A homegrown jewelry label, Kuwintas offers
intricately-designed jewelry that showcase the best of breathtaking
craftsmanship and exquisite refinement. Their pieces range from the elaborate
and opulent, to the fashion-forward and elegantly-designed.
Otsirav'e by Carlo Evaristo
Drop by the booth of fashion accessory designer Carlo
Evaristo’s label to check out his collection of one-of-a-kind handcrafted metal
bracelets, neck pieces, and more. A stunning showcase of Filipino raw
materials, Otsirav'e will bring you lavish artisanal statement jewelry that
doubles as wearable art.
Yerovi Jewelry
Gorgeous accessories made of pearls, semi-precious
gems, gold, and sterling silver, Catherine Trillana's brand of high-end jewelry
puts together a fine collection of bold fashion statements to punctuate every
woman's stunning ensemble.
SOPHISTICATED FASHION
D'Oro Barandino
Doro Barandino’s eponymous clutches and jewelry label
is set to exhibit the designer’s signature geometric and architectural-shaped
minaudières, as well as soft-leather clutches and gold-plated brass jewelry. A
D’Oro Barandino design features an aesthetic that’s never overwrought, and has
a certain graphic symmetry and linear clarity to its style.
Kababaihan Bags
A product of the Kababaihan project by the Zonta Club
of Makati and Environs, these colorful bags were crafted in the spirit of
advancing the status of women thru their empowerment, and reflect the
Filipina's potential for greatness.
EXQUISITE ART
Mario Panis
Established by pedagogy and enriched by time, the
works of multi-awarded realist painter Mario Panis is set to be on display for
people to see his originality and talent
up-close. The breadth of his expertise extends to portraits,
landscapes, still life and nudes in oil, watercolor and pastel. In addition,
his penchant for realism led him to win prestigious awards. A well-known
Filipino critic even described his work as "unnervingly real, locked as it
is in the stupendous superiority of his work."
Ronna Manansala
FilipinaZ will also unravel the artistry of painter
Ronna Manansala. Her stunning artworks not only show bold colors and sure
brushstrokes, her take on female themes evoke a unique depiction of grace that
is distinctly rural and honest. Ronna’s ability to bring women to life delivers
truthful humility and raw strength in equal measure. A painter and a sculptor,
Ronna is the granddaughter of Philippine National Artist in Visual Arts Vicente
Manansala.
Boysie Villavicencio
Painter and writer Boysie Villavicencio, on the other
hand, will be showcasing a body of work that illustrates scenes of spirited
underwater ecosystems bursting to colorful life – a collection of paintings
that are both eye-catching and curiously serene.
Kyooreo
ZONTA’s very own Charming Baldemor is set to have her
booth exhibit custom-made wooden minaudières as well as fashion accessories,
collectible figurines, lamps, and furniture pieces from her shop Kyooreo:
Baldemor Carvings & Sculptures. A carving and sculpting company from From
Paete, the carving capital of the Philippines, Kyooreo specializes in capturing
the essence of Filipino artistry thru decorative and functional handicrafts and
high-end sculpture art pieces. Charming will also be unveiling the much-awaited
result of her collaboration with Alchemista’s Georgina Ong – hand-carved minaudières
embellished with metals and semi-precious stones.
Bruno Art
FilipinaZ will also display artworks from the Bruno
Gallery of The Bruno Art Group, a global art house with galleries and offices
in Israel, Singapore, Turks & Caicos Islands and USA. For the fundraiser,
Bruno Art will exhibit multi-dimensional works by Slava Ilyayev, David
Gerstein, and local artists like Katrina Pallon, Jay Ragma, Jeff Dahilan,
Michael Pastorizo, and more.
Apart from the ones mentioned, FIlipinaZ
will also display items by Judy's jewels, Yerovi jewelry, art by Boy Sy, Mark
Panis, Rocky David, and more. FilipinaZ will also be unveiling limited edition
prints signed by the artists of the featured artwork for authentication.
Proceeds from the sale of these prints will go directly to the programs ZONTA
supports.
A fun-filled weekend of crafts and finds that celebrate the
distinct Filipina flair awaits visitors of FilipinaZ 2017, an event made possible by the support of MAJOR
sponsors Security Bank, Rockwell Land, Rockwell Club and AB Leisure.
Aside from a raffle that is set to give out amazing prices,
the organizers also have a talk in store about their advocacy, particularly one
about ZCME’s programs and how helpful to its beneficiaries the last iterations
of FilipinaZ were.
“FilipinaZ
is where you can choose to bring home jewelry, a fine piece of fashion, or a
work of art from fine collections inspired by the strength, beauty,
and sophistication of a true Filipina and her potential for doing great things
for the benefit of society,” Armita
ends.
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