The heat is on as the temperature rises in the Philippines. “It’s practically summer all year round in the Philippines, except for a few months of rain. You can plan a trip to any of our beautiful beaches. For us, summer isn’t just a season. It’s a lifestyle,” the ArteFino founders Marimel Francisco, Mita Rufino, Maritess Pineda, Susie Quiros, and Cedie Vargas share.
“When we think of summer, what comes to mind are... lounging poolside while sipping a drink... reading a book in an airy patio... the sound of the waves hitting the sand... and glorious orange and yellow sunsets. At sunset, serve meals al fresco under the shade of a tree. Gathering friends for cocktails. This season calls for relaxed days on the beach, surrounded by family and friends.”
And ArteFino couldn’t agree more, because we Filipinos live and breathe the tropical resort lifestyle. Our local artisans also make sure to come up with designs that can be used all-year long. “The need to stay cool and wear breathable and lightweight garments become necessary,” adds Marimel.
This is why they are mounting the very first Resort Pop-Up: A Celebration of Local Life in the Tropics. Happening this March 23 to 26, 2023, feast your sense on fashion, bodycare, and home picks in fun, summer-themed designs at the North Court, Power Plant Mall.
“The ArteFino Resort Pop Up aims to inspire a love for local (products) which can be injected into your contemporary lifestyle. During this limited, four-day thematic event, we invite you to discover a tropical trove filled with elevated casual pieces from different brands. There is also a curated selection of home products as well as body care items. From filling your days with resort fashion to transforming your tropical home, our special summer curation has got you covered,” says Marimel.
Twenty-seven brands will be joining including fashion brands such as Alegre by Techie Hagedorn, Christiana, Coco & Tres, Crystal Seas, Edited Limited, Good Luck Humans, Jor-El Espina, Katha Pilipinas, Lakat X Aire, Pinas Sadya, Style Ana, The Shape Shop, Tilia, Trude Lizares, Twinkle*Ferraren, and Two Chic. For fashion accessories, they are Aishe, Arnel Papa, MCV Designs, R. Filart, Tina Campos, and Uswag Artesano X Abre Linea.
Art of Gold, and The Fine Life Market will be under the home category, while Judy Jewels and Fedesto for jewelry, and for personal care, Amparo’s Apothecary and Daily Bar.
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