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Don’t Miss It! Here's Why You Should Drop By At The FilipinaZ Fair

In need of some holiday shopping? Spend for a cause this season at the FilipinaZ Fair, happening at The Fifth at Rockwell until November 18!

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Metro.Style Team

<p>Celebrate the season of giving with purpose! The <strong>FilipinaZ Fair</strong> is back, making the perfect occasion to shop for a cause just as the holidays begin. Here is a recap of what to expect at the event—from the brands we’ve spotted to the highlights FilipinaZ has in store.</p><div><br/></div><p>1. <strong>An Occasion to Shop for A Cause</strong></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8f9fb41e-f240-431a-87fb-325e709e0a96_1 - zcme x vendors.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Members of the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) together with the vendors of the FilipinaZ Fair.</span></span></span></div><p>Before the doors officially opened, members of the Zonta Club of Makati and Environs (ZCME) and the FilipinaZ Fair vendors gathered together to kick off the event with shared excitement. With each purchase benefitting the projects of ZCME, the walls of The Fifth at Rockwell were filled with a curation of 99 fair trade brands—both local and international—that highlight female empowerment, Philippine artistry, and meaningful spending.</p><div><br/></div><p>2. <strong>A Selection of 99 Exhibitors</strong></p><p>Whether you’re on the hunt for your next great find or just simply enjoying a casual browse, the FilipinaZ Fair is definitely not short of an amazing selection of brands to choose from—from fashion, home, gifts, travel, and food.</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4843ac83-fcd0-4d55-8cac-da6c7b2ffd55_b-zonta-filipinaz-fair.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1447fe7b-560f-4f94-a426-dab90ca4795f_gallery%201-%20odel.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2e055043-5103-4819-8b44-9771907e1fa4_gallery%202-j%20makitalo.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/680694fd-594d-4ced-acee-f861d20543a9_gallery%203-galeria%20joaquin.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ad0672d4-6d2b-499e-a885-32ce78ffe771_gallery%204-uniqtunic.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a8c7e421-e221-48e8-9a92-0b16785f3ee8_gallery%205-jhaz.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/955f28bc-14a3-4892-bf40-69295c6be741_gallery%206-costal.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ad1695ed-0d6b-49fb-868d-7abb7c01062c_gallery%207-galeria%20ban%CC%83ez.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8f9ba924-adb1-435e-b7e6-1bd1b9cf5302_gallery%208-kitsilver%20jewelry.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bfd2ec75-6e9d-4f64-8320-68d373b2cec9_gallery%209-fedesto%20judy%20jewels.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/acb7bef3-d521-4538-b227-ccc24c1e3580_gallery%2010-filipinaz%20x%20kababaihan.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f27f6fdc-0558-48b1-9f4c-41ba3dbca80d_gallery%2011-17%20hacienda%20mar.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/021c603a-7281-4cf2-9c9d-f13c0d10ec88_gallery%2012-aishe%20fashion.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/548c6f66-ad9d-4166-968c-5b8755a6f1db_gallery%2013-tela%20de%20bonita.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7e338489-8c20-4ba1-9b77-57d1dfb643e6_gallery%2014-happy%20andrada.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/44b41a70-a9aa-4a45-94b6-f47f27c97146_gallery%2015-adam%20pereyra%20&amp;%20oslog.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Odel</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>J Makitalo Jewelry</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Galerie Joaquin Collective</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>UniqTunic</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jhaz</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Costal Bags</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Galerie Bañez</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>KitSilver Jewelry</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Fedesto Judy Jewels</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>FilipinaZ x Kababaihan</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>17 Hacienda Mar</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Aishe</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Tela de Bonita</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Happy Andrada</p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Adam Pereyra &amp; Oslog</p></div></div></div></div><p>For the fashion enthusiasts, shop a selection of clothing from Puey Quiñones, Etsuka, Happy Andrada, and shoes from Aishe Fashion, Alexie, Jhaz, and Padron. You can also purchase accessories with bags from Odel, the Leather Studio, Bida Loca, and jewelry from Adam Pereyra &amp; Oslog, J Mäkitalo Jewelry, Judy Jewels &amp; Fedesto, and more. </p><div><br/></div><p>Spotted at the food gallery: get some delicious treats such as the gourmet sandwiches from The Plaza Catering, apple pie from Lulu’s, sorbelato from Avenida Events’ ice cream cart, and more! Take your pick from a selection of everything from local delicacies to delicious drinks.</p><div><br/></div><p>For your home needs, browse through a variety of offerings from Christmas decor at Floret, rugs from Decoliving, and flowers by Everrose. Other shopping options include Casa Juan, and Galerie Joaquin Collective. You will also find FilipinaZ x Kababaihan which highlights a special collaboration, merging art and fashion as you shop pieces featuring renowned artists such as Sanso, Nuyda, Amorsolo, Malang, and more.</p><div><br/></div><p>For the Christmas shoppers, FilipinaZ’s selection of gifts and travel exhibitors offers a variety of products from Pili Ani, Allora Manila, Maison de Marga, Pure Culture, The Groovy Shop, Kit-Keeping IT Together, Viola, and Wanderskye. </p><div><br/></div><p>3. <strong>Food Market by Chef Margarita Fores</strong></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/21bf1e35-a8cc-47d3-b5da-98a17d2b7954_6 - cafe bola.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Café Bola at the 2024 FilipinaZ Fair</span></span></span></div><p>In need of a little shopping break while you’re at the fair? Check out the collaboration with chef Margarita Forés as you dine at Cibo, Grace Park, and Café Bola at FilipinaZ. Grab some bites from a menu of rice toppings, Italian food, and more as you visit the fair.</p><div><br/></div><p>4. <strong>Pitoy Moreno Tribute Exhibit</strong></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/130a2e19-94a0-49ab-8b01-ec947432357c_7 - pitoy moreno.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Pitoy Moreno Tribute Exhibit at the 2024 FilipinaZ Fair</span></span></span></div><p>Celebrating the design icons of the Philippines, the FilipinaZ Fair is also hosting an exhibit dedicated to Pitoy Moreno. Featuring some of his works from various decades, you will find a selection of looks that highlight classic Filipino fashion, from renditions of the terno to the intricacies of Philippine textiles. </p><div><br/></div><p>5. <strong>The Little Vintage Shop</strong></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d725e92d-36e8-491d-8ac7-4a575e36dad0_8 - the little vintage shop.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Little Vintage Shop at the 2024 FilipinaZ Fair</span></span></span></div><p>For vintage enthusiasts, check out The Little Vintage Shop featuring a selection of curated garments, accessories, and found objects. Find preloved pieces from Massimo Dutti, Anne Klein, Ralph Lauren, and more, at their booth. The Little Vintage Shop also offers special reworked pieces that make a unique addition to your wardrobe.</p><div><br/></div><p>6. <strong>Women in Design Awardees</strong></p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d8c58cd7-a55c-4324-9d99-696171933b7e_9 - women in design awardees.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Women in Design Awardees at the 2024 FilipinaZ Fair</span></span></span></div><p>With a focus on honoring women, FilipinaZ also presents its Women in Design Awardees. From Dr. Mina T. Gabor, Patis Tesoro, Imelda Endaya, Candice Dizon of Jul B. Dizon Jewellery, Ivy Almario &amp; Cynthia Almario, and Margarita Valdes-Trinidad, learn more about these women and their outstanding contributions in design at the fair.</p><div><br/></div><p>Another highlight of FilipinaZ is the Young Woman in Design grant. At this year’s event, the special award was given to Zia Wycoco whose works you can shop at the fair. From pleated dresses to their Xiao Long Bags, the young designer offers a variety of womenswear garments highlighting feminine elegance.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Photos and Article by Mavi Sulangi</em></div><div><br/></div>