Lamina Pioneering lifestyle fair showcases art, fashion and sustainability

Artistry and heritage come together in Lamina 2025, a three-day event happening at the ballroom of the integrated luxury resort City of Dreams. Touted as a pioneering project, the collaboration between the visual art fair group, ManilArt Foundation and the Bayo Atelier Foundation of the fashion brand known for circular economy and sustainability brings different disciplines together for an immersion into heritage, innovation and sustainability.

ManilArt founder and president Amy Loste and Bayo Atelier owners Leo and Anna Lagon collaborated to mount this curated lifestyle fair that aims to position the Philippines as a creative leader in sustainable luxury and design innovation. The entire program gathered artists and artisans whose works bridge artistic heritage and future forward aesthetics.

DNA of luxury

A key highlight is “Luminous Threads: A Convergence of Art, Fashion and Sustainability.”

“This is a curated runway and experiential art couture exhibit explores the intersection of traditional craftmanship, regenerative design and artistic storytelling,” explains Loste. “It challenges conventional notions of luxury by valuing process, purpose and social impact over excess.”

At the heart of Lamina is the belief that luxury lies in intention. The theme of circularity through the creative expression resonates in the different collaborations. Iconic Filipino designer Patis Tesoro teams up with French textile artist Francis Dravigny to weave fabrics that blend local material with heritage techniques. These textiles are reimagined by Bayo Atelier into contemporary fashion that honor Filipino craftmanship. Bayo is at the forefront for circular design ethos and community base-production and has been recognized by United Nations.

Wearable art

Bayo Atelier is also drawing inspiration from the glass sculptures of Anna Orlina for a runway collection. Collaborative works of Bea Policarpio amplifies the voices of Best Buddies Philippines that centers on empowerment and representation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A roster of artists participates in immersive exhibits which bridge art and function. Dominic Rubio who will present a commissioned banner work. Museo Orlina will showcase hand-painted art cars, and Hoseki will bring a jewelry collection that expands the dialogue between sustainability and luxury. Other featured artists include Agi Pagkatipunan, Arnel Papa, Balete Blades, Bullet Demetera, Danny rayos del Sol, Eugie Varona Dela Cruz, Helena Alegre, Herminio Tan, Jik Villanueva, Jinggoy Salcedo, Kara Pangilinan, Kish Javier, Knoi Esmane, Maria Magdamit, Marge Organo, Michael Orlina, Niklaus Lebajo, Ramon Orlina, Richard Buxani and Saldi Belsonda.

Auction, live sketching and painting

Lamina 2025 will open on 2 May with an invitational gala and runway show at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams, a co-presentor marking a 10th anniversary. The luxury integrated resort has provided a venue for Filipino artistry fort a decade, showcasing local talent in fashion and performing arts. Vice president for Public Relations Charisse Chuidian expressed the company’s commitment to deliver Sustainable Luxury with a vision to inspire their guests towards a sustainable future for a better future.

Lamina 2025 will be open to the public from 3 to 4 May. The activities will include a benefit auction to support a mangrove restoration through the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, and the Weave for Peace initiative by Harvest Creative Hubs.

The last day will have live sketching and painting by master artists and Best Buddies participants. All proceeds on this final day will be given to support inclusivity programs by Best Buddies Philippines. Entrance tickets for 3 and 4 May are available at the venue.