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Abreeza Mall Fashion Forum highlights “Kadayawan Fashion” last August 1, 2017. as Davao Fashion Design Council (DFDC) lined up a number of shows for the month of August. The forum was highlighted by the presence of Davao Fashion Design Council (DFDC) President Aztec Barba and Secretary Emi Englis, and Kadayawan Festival director Gatchi Gatchalian.
Events include Davao Fashion Weekend from August 4 to 6, which formally opened the festivities, featuring the world the Davao designers’ interpretation of world-renowned furniture and jewelry designer Ann Pamintuan.
Gatchalian promoted the first ever Habi Kadayawan, a project of the Kadayawan Executive Committee together with the DFDC which aims to illustrate the rich heritage of the 11 Kadayawan tribes—Sama, Maguindanaon, Iranun, Ata, Klata-Guiangan, Tausug, Kalagan, Ovu-Manuvo, Tagabawa, Matigsalug, and Maranao—through a fashion accessory design competition.
In this competition, 13 finalists made up of both professional designers and aspiring design enthusiasts vie to win the first prize of P100,000, the second prize of P50,000, the third prize of P30,000, and the honorable mention awards of P5,000 each. The finalists, who graced the Abreeza Fashion Forum, were Bea Angela Abrigo, Carmaela Alcantara, Andi Amora, Sharen Arriola, Junnie Artajo, Lissete Castillo, Lala Chua, Maan Chua, Arwin Meriales, Mai Ongkiko, Yvette Celis Punzalan, Goldie Siglos, and Renee Francesca Sinfuego.