100+ Faces of Artefino

The parade of lust for pieces and curated finds is a showcase of the best local artisanal products.

Luis Espiritu·10 March 2025, 1:56 am·1 min read

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100+ Faces of Artefino — Artefino founders Mita Rufino, Mel Francisco, Maritess Pineda, Suzy Quiros and Cedie Vargas.

Ana Sobrepeña, Kit Zobel and Wyn Wyn Ong

Bingbing Quiros, Suzy Quiros, Techie Hagedorn. Cedie Vargas in and Elena Coyuito

Janet Que, Tess Que, Marilen Elizalde and Lulu Sian

L-R Eileen Alvaran, Gaie Francisco, Arlene Dypianco, Felicia Rodriguez, Cielo Gruenberg, Michelle Advincula, Joy Martinez

Menchie Cu Unjieng, Maritess Pineda and Toni Parsons

Adante Layesa, Farah Abu, Tina Campos Magistrado, Jaz Baac, Leo Bartolome

Jo rel Espina, Patty Pineda, Jo Ann Bitagcol and JR Arce

Mia Borromeo, Cecile Wieneke and daughter

Odette and Franz Pumaren, Techie Hagedorn, Maxine and Luigi Pumaren

Peachy Concepcion and Marissa Tambunting

SoFa’s Loralee Soong and Angelique Castro

Trude Lizares with daughters Maxine and Kat

Vanessa Escobar-Dingcong and Patty Camacho

Opening day was nothing short of a celebration as both the North and South courts of the Power Plant Mall in Rockwell were full of family, friends, friends who are family, acquaintances and new faces, and most specially loyal shoppers. Summer has officially begun and everyone is beach ready and set to bask under the sizzling sun in their artisanal wear. Whether designer, bespoke or RTW, there is a variety to choose from all these beautifully made local products seasoned for resort wear.

The parade of lust for pieces and curated finds is a showcase of the best local artisanal products. The clamor for “love local” has gone beyond its trendy phase — from a want — it has become a need. Local fashion has a grandstanding mindset towards sustainability and its multi-direction move has passed on from generation to generation to generation.

Tribune’s NEW NOW NEXT gathered 100 People who went to see the show and who we felt represented the brand well. People came because they support the artisans, brand, community and country. They have given importance to the value of the art and craft that is a reflection of our traditions and culture seen in each piece of work.

Love this unconditional sense of patriotism nowadays that people wear on their sleeve regardless if they are from the new kids on the block to the seasoned masters, from the young to the young of heart. It’s heartwarming too, knowing that there’s an undeniable sense of togetherness that makes us Filipinos one in this optimistic vision of fashion, design and lifestyle.

multi-direction move has passed on from generation to generation to generation.

Daily Tribune’s NEW NOW NEXT gathered 100 people who went to see the show and who we felt represented the brand well. People came because they support the artisans, brand, community and country. They have given importance to the value of the art and craft that is a reflection of our traditions and culture seen in each piece of work.

Love this unconditional sense of patriotism nowadays that people wear on their sleeve regardless if they are from the new kids on the block to the seasoned masters, from the young to the young of heart. It’s heartwarming too, knowing that there’s an undeniable sense of togetherness that makes us Filipinos one in this optimistic vision of fashion, design and lifestyle.

For information, log on to www.artefinoph.com.