The Stellar Fashion Gala put the spotlight on Davao textiles beyond the loom.
Members of the Davao Fashion and Design Council Foundation Inc. (DFDCI) recently presented a 100-piece collection during The Stellar Fashion Gala, a fundraising charity event for the benefit of b.LOOM Project’s weaving communities.
Organized in partnership with Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation, Inc. (MTEFI), the gala was held at the Samal Grand Ballroom of luxury resort Discovery Samal in Davao City. It featured DFDC’s Luxe Resort collection by designers such as Aztec Barba, Dodjie Batu, Emi Englis, Popoy Barba, Edgar Buyan, Egay Ayag, Windel Mira, and Benjie Panizales alongside DOST- Philippine Textile Research Institute.
The collection highlighted the use of Philippine tropical fabrics such as abaca, bandala, piña, banana, kawayarn and other textiles.
The Stellar Fashion Gala was more than just a chic evening of distinctly Philippine fabrics but also the launch of DFDCFI’s global artisanal brand, b.LOOM Project. The move is part of the foundation’s mission to create a distinctive Davao niche in fashion beyond the loom.
Proceeds from the event went to the b.LOOM Project’s Sustainable Enterprise Program on Indigenous and Emerging Artisanal Textile Weaving among Davao region’s Extra-Mile Creative Communities. These communities were identified and were given donations adequately by the Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation, Inc. (MTEFI).
Recognized for its active participation in renowned events such as Miss Universe, Manila FAME, and other various fashion festivals, DFDCFI serves as a beacon of creativity and innovation in the region.
“We’re in awe of the creativity and proudly Davaeño displayed by the b.LOOM Project at The Stellar Fashion Gala,” Beatrice Gonzalez–Magallanes, President of Discovery Samal, mused. “We look forward to welcoming more fantastic events with a priceless view of the Davao Gulf at Discovery Samal. Samal Grand Ballroom is ready for your next spectacular milestones.”
Discovery Samal’s Samal Grand Ballroom can host up to 1,200 guests. The resort also offers more intimate event spaces for cozier events and meetings.
For more information on the Samal Grand Ballroom and The Stellar Fashion Gala, visit the official Discovery Samal website.
