Manila FAME taps into nature-inspired design

THE MANILA FAME trade show will be back this year for its 73rd edition, featuring all things home, fashion, and lifestyle inspired by the roots of Filipino design —nature itself.

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Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Mission (CITEM), the three-day fair will be held from Oct. 16 to 18 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

“As part of the government’s plans to support the creative industries, Manila FAME is one way we are empowering our MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises),” DTI Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque said at the press preview on Oct. 8 in Intramuros, Manila.

“We will be equipping our artisans and creative entrepreneurs with essential mentorship, design innovation, and access to international markets,” she added.

CITEM Executive Director Leah Pulido Ocampo said that, with the theme “Objects of Nature,” this year’s Manila FAME will “celebrate everything that makes Filipino artistry sought after all over the world.”

“The word ‘nature’ refers to our physical world, and it can also mean the qualities that are basic or inherent to a person or an object,” she explained.

THE DIFFERENT PAVILIONS

Manila FAME this year takes its inspiration from the Philippines’ diverse flora and fauna, landscapes, and bodies of water.

“In the process, we unveil the unique selling propositions of our products that have made the Philippines a must-visit sourcing destination for design,” Ms. Pulido Ocampo said.