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SHOWBIZ KONEK
ni Maricris Valdez
MATAGUMPAY na nailunsad ng fashion designer na si Alexia Nunez ang kauna-unahan niyang collection, ang EON Collection kamakailan sa Reserve Bar, Pasig City.
Kahanga-hanga ang pagbibigay halaga ng Brazilian model/designer sa mga habi ng T’boli tribe mula Lake Sebu, South Cotababo sa Mindanao.
Sa koleksiyon ni Alexia bukod sa T’nalak, ibinandera niya ang naggagandahang tinahing damit mula sa mga ukay-ukay na inirampa ni Alexia kasama ang mga international model.
“I’m launching my sustainable lifestyle brand, along with it’s first fashion collection. The purpose of the project is to support indigenous communities in the Philippines,” ani Alexia na dinala nila ng kanyang partner, ang aktor/entrepreneur na si Billy James Cash sa Maynila ang 12 miyembro ng IP mula sa Dream Weavers para maging bahagi ng paglulunsad ng kanyang mga disenyo.
Ani Alexia, ang kanyang mga disenyo ay binuo mula sa kanyang vision: to merge art with purpose. Na inspirasyon mula sa rich traditions ng Philippines at malalim na commitment sa environmental stewardship.
“Through our designs, we aim to blend creativity with activism, making a lasting impact on the communities we serve and the planet we cherish!,” ani Alexia.
“Can you imagine all of these pieces? They are made from ukay-ukay, all recycled materials. Lahat. No single waste, everything, thrift shop, used ones, old ones, people would just throw away, garbage.
“Would you say this is an old jacket, this is a curtain but not right? So I hope you feel inspired to, you know… I hope you look at the beautiful culture you have here in the Philippines. You know, I hope you value the culture you have, I hope you value the indigenous people, their traditions because it’s also yours. It’s also mine.
“It’s okay, I come from Brazil, it’s true. But you know what, we’re the same, just one source, it’s love, it’s God. It’s one planet. We share the same air, we share the same ocean, the same sky. It doesn’t matter where you come from, it doesn’t matter what your religion is, your political decisions, you know. It doesnt matter, your color of skin, your gender, as long as you’re connected with love. You’re bringing good. That’s all we need, all we need is love. Maraming, maraming salamat po,” tuloy-tuloy na pahayag pa ni Alexia.
Iginiit pa ni Alexia na isa lamang siyang instrumento o channel upang ipakita sa mundo ang kagandahan ng art with a purpose.
“The vision is to merge art with purpose, inspired by the rich traditions of the Philippines and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. Through our designs, we aim to blend creativity with activism, making a lasting impact on the communities we serve and the planet we cherish.”
Pahayag pa ni Alexia, noong unang dalaw niya sa ’Pinas, kapag magtatanong siya kung saan magandang pumunta, ang laging sagot sa kanya ay Palawan at Boracay.
Pero aniya, mas na-in love siya nang mapadpad sa Mindanao, lalo sa Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, tahanan ng T’boli tribe at Dream Weavers.
“It’s priceless. hope that you feel inspired to believe in yourself, connect with nature… this is a call to action. This is a movement, this is a community. This is for a higher purpose.”
