For them, the color is a sign of hope
Last October, during the Filing for Candidacy, pink made the local headlines, not because it was the it-color in fashion or beauty (or maybe it is) but because it became the prime hue of Vice President (VP) Leni Robredo’s presidential bid. This color inspired various movements in support of her run such as Pink Ribbon Saturdays and Pink Wednesdays, where her supporters don anything pink on the day, an idea that was hailed from the contemporary classic film “Mean Girls.”
“Ang pink, hindi lang basta kulay, uri siya ng pamumuhay. Hindi lang siya damit o ribbon; kulay siya ng pagkatao na bukas, nakikinig, nagmamahal...Rosas ang kulay ng bukas, at pag-ibig ang magdadala sa atin doon (Pink is not just a color, it's a way of life. It's not just a color of clothing or ribbon, it's the color of a personality that is open, listening, and loving...Pink is the color of the future and love will bring us there),” she told her supporters in 2021.
As the start of the election campaign officially kicked off yesterday, Feb. 8, many players of the local fashion scene took it on social media to show support for the presidential aspirant by posting their best pink creations.
Homegrown brands and social enterprises championing Filipino weavers have posted items in pink color. Zarah Juan shared a clip of a woven bag with blush trimmings and a ribbon that is embossed with Leni-Kiko. With the pandemic in mind, Anthill presented its Husay masks and Weave mask chains made of scraps weaves and dead-stock fabrics, and adorned with the same ribbon insignia. While Rags2Riches showcased graphic weaves crafted by its artisans,
“We believe the color Kalimbahin (Pink) is the color of hope. It is the color of kindness and compassion,” Zarah Juan posted. “If a bright future had a color it would be pink.”
“We take pride in being #kakampink and support a compassionate leader @bise_leni that inspires action rooted in radical love,” Anthill wrote.
“These beautiful weaves have allowed our artisans to take slow but sure steps towards their dreams of living better lives—and we know the color Pink will do that for them, too. For all of us,” Rags2Riches said. “Thank you for giving us a chance to hope again, @lenirobredo, our president.”
Shirt designs in pink can also be seen on social media courtesy of brands Randolf and Proudrace. Joining the online pink rally as well are fashion designers such as Happy Andrada, Ram Silva, and Martin Bautista.
Silva posted, “It no longer feels like a campaign. It feels like a movement!”
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