As we near the anniversary of the first lockdown due to the pandemic, an exhibit and auction has been planned featuring face masks by several local designers.
The weeklong “8 Arts Masks, 8 Charities” exhibit by the Fashion Designers Alliance on March 5-12 took close to a year to finalize.
The designers were approached weeks into the lockdown last year. As all client meetings and fittings were halted, each designer had the time to come up with a face mask inspired by a country they had drawn by lots.
Roel Rosal picked Colombia. After a bit of research, he found inspiration in the woven bags produced by the women of the Wayuu tribe, and the beadwork of the Embera Chami tribe. …
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