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LIFE

The geography of taste: Where foreign touches meet local roots

The triumvirate of Matti, Wilson and Saguil is a delightful feast of discerning tastemakers showcasing and bringing together fine jewelry, fashion, and artisanal home accents offering a distinct elevated holiday shopping upgrade.

Luis Espiritu·8 September 2026, 11:16 pm·1 MIN READ

The geography of taste: Where foreign touches meet local roots
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  • THROW pillows made from heritage fabrics with French passementerie trims by Vetted.

    THROW pillows made from heritage fabrics with French passementerie trims by Vetted.

    Photograph courtesy of vetted

    INABEL throw pillows handwoven in Quezon, Isabela province in the Cagayan Valley with French passamenterie.

    INABEL throw pillows handwoven in Quezon, Isabela province in the Cagayan Valley with French passamenterie.

    Photograph courtesy of inabel

    BRACELETS in gold and leather by Caro Wilson.

    BRACELETS in gold and leather by Caro Wilson.

    CARO Wilson’s bottom-banded polo with waist band made of Vintage Inabel, Pina Shifu and Buko.

    CARO Wilson’s bottom-banded polo with waist band made of Vintage Inabel, Pina Shifu and Buko.

    Photographs courtesy of Caro Wilson

    MEN'S color-blocked top  by Caro Wilson.

    MEN'S color-blocked top by Caro Wilson.

    Photographs courtesy of Caro Wilson

    MATCHING pants and top by Amarie.

    MATCHING pants and top by Amarie.

    MATCHING pants and top by Amarie.

    MATCHING pants and top by Amarie.

    18TH century tuscan ecclesiastical candlesticks electrified to lamps with silk shades and grosgrain trims.

    18TH century tuscan ecclesiastical candlesticks electrified to lamps with silk shades and grosgrain trims.

    VINTAGE stripe Northern waves with French cord piping.

    VINTAGE stripe Northern waves with French cord piping.

    Photograph courtesy of vetted

    True style breathes through the quiet convergence of heritage and a deeply personal, global vision. In a world increasingly saturated by the ephemeral nature of fast fashion, there is a profound, poetic beauty in objects designed to endure, echoing the soul of Filipino identity through a sophisticated, international lens.

    It is a philosophy rooted in the refusal to chase fleeting trends, choosing instead to focus on a bold synthesis of contemporary needs and foreign touches. Here, traditional craftsmanship is liberated from the confines of mere nostalgia, elevated into a narrative of timeless elegance. This is the essence of a design movement that values the slow, intentional art of creation — where every stitch and silhouette tells a story of enduring luxury.

    This spirit of refined evolution manifests effortlessly in the romantic, wanderlust-infused world of Amarie and the tactile brilliance of Caro Wilson. Anne Marie Saguil’s collection reimagines resort wear as poetry in motion, crafting dresses and separates that transition seamlessly from the structured rhythm of urban strolls to the serene expanse of seaside escapes. Her pieces resist modern, disposable tropes, finding their voice in delicate floral embroideries, scalloped hems, and hand-braided tassels that evoke a soft, handcrafted intimacy.

    In a parallel current of creative brilliance, Mark Wilson expands his signature narrative beyond artisanal jewelry and festive decor, introducing an avant-garde capsule of men’s tops. Wilson beautifully merges indigenous crafts with contemporary, modern apparel silhouettes. Woven jewelry details meet the glittering whimsy of silver Baguio pine cones, casting a spell of holiday sophistication that bridges local texture with global refinement.

    The ultimate curation of this design renaissance culminates in a sensory homecoming orchestrated by Jonathan Matti’s Vetted, returning with its highly anticipated, signature pop-up, The Garden of Earthly Delights 2026 Edition. Serving as both the anchor and the canvas for this three-day showcase, the selection features a striking dialogue between European antiques and local heritage. Imagine 18th-century Tuscan candelabra bases paired with handwoven Inabel shades and silk grosgrain trims, alongside luxurious throw pillows that blend French passementerie with handwoven fabrics from the artisan communities of Quezon, Isabela.

    The triumvirate of Matti, Wilson and Saguil is a delightful feast of discerning tastemakers showcasing and bringing together fine jewelry, fashion, and artisanal home accents offering a distinct elevated holiday shopping upgrade. Each piece celebrates the pure pleasure of unique discovery, promising a destination for finds that are beyond chic.

    Garden of Earthly Delights runs from 11 to 13 September, at Vetted, Unit 126, Mile Long Building, Amorsolo Street, Makati City.

    • Filipino design
    • Amarie
    • Caro Wilson

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