Avel Bacudio, DOST-PTRI 'Gintong Sinag' show
Fashion designer Avel Bacudio collaborated with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) for a fundraising fashion show called 'Gintong Sinag: Hinabi ng Lakas, Ginawa nang may Pagmamalaki' on March 25.
The event, held at the Pasig River Esplanade in Intramuros, Manila, showcased clothes made from Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF), blending tradition with modern technology and emphasizing sustainability.
Carlos Yulo, a two-time Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist gymnast, served as the finale model wearing an outfit designed by Bacudio and DOST-PTRI, highlighting Filipino craftsmanship and environmental commitment.
The garments featured cotton-pineapple blended yarns and intricate Yakan weaving from Basilan, with other athletes including emerging champion Karl Yulo and multiple Olympians also participating in the show.
DOST-PTRI director Dr. Julius L. Leaño Jr. underscored the importance of high-quality Philippine fabrics, noting their value extends beyond aesthetics to authenticity and community benefits.
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