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| Stanley Ruiz at Manila Fame 2012 |
Riding the wave of a flourishing economy and galvanised by a host of fresh, new design talent, the October edition of the Philippines’ largest design trade show opens with a bang. This edition sees the influx of emerging Filipino designers honed abroad who marry global aesthetics and experience with local crafts and materials.
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| Inigo Elizalde at Manila Fame 2012 |
One strong trend to emerge is colorful geometric patterns. Dazzling technicolor creations abound made from materials as varied as textiles, coconut beads, ceramic, shell and polyethylene.
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| Inigo Elizalde at Manila Fame 2012 |
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| Shell Arts Company at Manila Fame 2012 |
This season's show runs until 20 October. Our full coverage of
Manila Fame will be available by the end of next week for subscribers.
