Sports luxe and National pride
The collection empowers traditional weavers and nurturing young artisans to cultivate a legacy of cultural preservation and economic empowerment.

Last 25 March, in Plaza Mexico, Manila, fashion designer Avel Bacudio presented a collective of athletic/leisure wear channeling a contemporary fusion of heritage and active performance. “Gintong Sinag (Sports Luxe)” has a patriotic vibe that celebrates artisans, athletes and the Filipino.
Sportswear is made modern in a vibrant parade of hues reminiscent of the color of the Philippine flag — white, red, blue and yellow. Bacudio says, “Ang koleksyon na ito ay isang liham ng pag-ibig sa Pilipinas,” Bacudio intones, “Gusto kong lumikha ng mga piraso na naglalaman ng diwa ng ating bandila — ang lakas nito, ang kagandahan nito, at ang katatagan nito — habang itinataguyod din ang kahanga-hangang talento ng ating mga lokal na manghahabi at mga burdador (This collection is a love letter to the Philippines. I wanted to create pieces that embody the spirit of our flag — its strength, its beauty and its resilience — while also championing the incredible talent of our local weavers and embroiderers).”

Sheildannah Sabio, Andrea Mae Emperado, Carlos Yulo, chairman Richard Bachmann, Avel Bacudio, Chino Sy Tancotian, Aira Villegas, Representative Bong Coo and Daniela Regie del Pisa.
PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF AVEL BACUDIO

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