The ArteFino 2019 Award Winners

See which exhibitors won the Metro and Stilo ArteFino awards at ArteFino 2019 this weekend!

Isabella Lichauco

August 30, 2019, 02:20 PM

Every year, ArteFino recognizes outstanding exhibitors for their products, designs, and booth presentations; and this year, Metro had the honor of also awarding the standout participants of the fair. See who won the Metro and Stilo ArteFino awards—you won’t want to miss their booths this weekend!

Metro Special Citation Awards

The brands pushing the limits of Filipino craftsmanship forward in:

• Sustainability: Rags2Riches (booth 81)

• Innovation: Artesania (booth 17)

• Fashion & Style: Gabbie Sarenas (booth 40)

Stilo ArteFino Awards

Judged by Royal Pineda, Gabriel Lichauco, Bambi Mañosa-Tanjutco, Pauline Sauco-Juan, and Carlo Tanseco

Pamana (co-presented by Metro): Zapateria

• The Pamana Award recognizes the brand that celebrates Filipino heritage by expertly combining tradition and innovation to create products that can be used by Modern Filipino families for years to come.

Modern Filipino (co-presented by Security Bank): ANTHILL Fabric Gallery

• The Modern Filipino Award is given to a brand that actively and effectively utilizes digital platforms to reach out to their target market, and that is forward-thinking, innovative, and firmly grounded in Filipino cultural values. The awardee will also receive a cash price of ₱50,000 and an account facilitated by Security Bank.

Best Booth Design: NLagdameo Jewelry

• The brand with an exemplary design concept, visual presentation, and ease of the retail experience.

Best Product for Fashion: Tan-Gan (booth 68)

• The brand with thoughtfully made and beautifully aesthetic clothing pieces made in partnership with local artisan communities.

Best Product For Accessories: Mich Dulce (booth 8)

• The brand with finely crafted pieces that perfectly top off any ensemble and made in partnership with local artisan communities

Metro Merit Awards

Zarah Juan (booth 1)

Rhett Eala (booth 1)

Halohalo Store

Rosanna Ocampo (booth 84)

Jor-El Espina

ANTHILL Fabric Gallery (booth 46)

KAAYO Modern Mindanao

C&C (booth 80)

E. Murio (The Barracks)

Leon Denim (The Barracks)

Keep an eye out for the booths with the Metro awards reefs!

By Metro.StyleSeptember 08 2024, 8:39 PM

Metro Special Citation Award winners with Metro Editor-in-Chief, Geolette Esguerra, and ArteFino Co-founder, Cedie Vargas

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Metro Special Citation Award for Sustainability: Rags2Riches

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Rags2Riches

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Metro Special Citation Award for Innovation: Artesania

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Artesania

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Metro Special Citation Award for Fashion & Style: Gabbie Sarenas

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Gabbie Sarenas’ booth

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Pamana Award winner, Unyx Sta. Ana of Zapateria

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Zapateria

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Modern Filipina Award & Metro Merit Award: ANTHILL Fabric Gallery

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ANTHILL Fabric Company

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Stilo ArteFino Best Booth Design: NLagdameo Jewelry

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Stilo ArteFino Best Product for Fashion: Tan-Gan

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Stilo ArteFino Best Product for Accessories: Mich Dulce

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Mich Dulce’s booth

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Stilo ArteFino Awards

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Metro Merit Awards: Rhett Eala & Zarah Juan

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Rhett Eala & Zarah Juan’s booth

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Rhett Eala & Zarah Juan’s booth

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Metro Merit Award: Halohalo Store

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Halohalo Store

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Metro Merit Award: Rosanna Ocampo

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Rosanna Ocampo’s booth

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Metro Merit Award: Jor-El Espina

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Jor-El Espina’s booth

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Metro Merit Award: KAAYO Modern Mindanao

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KAAYO Modern Mindanao

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Metro Merit Award: C&C

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C&C

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Metro Merit Award: E. Murio

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Metro Merit Award: Leon Denim

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The Barracks

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ArteFino 2019 runs until Sunday, September 1 at The Fifth at Rockwell, R5 Level, Power Plant Mall. Tickets are available on site priced at ₱150 for a 1-day pass and ₱500 for a 4-day pass.