Our Favorite Finds from ArteFino 2026
ArteFino celebrates a decade of championing Filipino craft, culture, and creativity.
Words and Photos courtesy of Jewel Chuaunsu
August 8, 2026
The milestone edition of ArteFino, themed “Isang Dekada: Heritage in Motion,” celebrated a decade of empowering Filipino makers while looking toward the future of Philippine design and craftsmanship. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the ArteFino movement, an initiative dedicated to promoting local craftsmanship, preserving cultural heritage, and supporting artisan communities.
Held from July 30 to August 2 at The Fifth at Rockwell, as well as the North and South Courts and R1 Lifestyle Hallway of Power Plant Mall, ArteFino 2026 featured more than 100 Filipino brands across fashion, accessories, home décor, food, and lifestyle. Here are some of our favorites.
Several ArteFino staples are led by established fashion designers. Jor-el Espina’s Dekada collection at the ArteFino Atelier paid tribute to his ten-year journey with the fair. Rhett Eala gave piña fabric a more casual feel, transforming it into apron tops, overskirts, and kimonos. Ditta showcased handwoven pieces and contemporary eco-apparel, while TAN-GAN merged local hand-weaving traditions with a modern aesthetic.
Dekada collection by Jor-el Espina
The fair also featured popular homegrown fashion brands. Bitagcol is known for wearable art featuring archival prints inspired by Philippine heritage. Style Anna combines relaxed silhouettes with traditional regional textiles. Maison Metisse creates hand-shaped, hand-finished garments, while Tilia offers handwoven and intricately embroidered everyday wear. R2R presented its fruit bags, Daloy convertible terno tops, and woven hanbok tops, while Pinas Sadya launched its special “barong on denim” collection.
From bags and jewelry to shoes, accessories offered plenty of ways to express individual style. Odel’s bucket bags and novelty pieces, Follow Your Heart’s artisanal bags with embroidery and patchwork, and Earl Gariando’s sculptural metalwork bags were among the unique creations.
Fruit bags by R2R
Among the jewelry brands, we noticed Arao’s fine jewelry featuring Golden South Sea pearls, Arnel Papa’s high-fashion pieces crafted with indigenous materials, and Farah Abu’s handmade statement jewelry.
For comfortable footwear, Lakat + Aire showcased eco-friendly sneakers made from pineapple leaf fibers.
Home brands included Domesticity’s handcrafted home essentials and décor, Cornerstone Pottery’s locally made stoneware, Casa Juan’s Philippine-inspired tableware designed by Filipino artists, Dwellbeing’s eco-conscious everyday items and home scents, and Millie Monday’s home goods and accessories featuring original art illustrations.
Pineapple Sneakers by Lakat + Aire
Sustainability remained a strong focus throughout the fair. Pampinay presented upcycled denim kimonos, hand-embroidered vests, and artisan-made skirts, while Kael Street showcased reworked garments made from vintage linens and hand-embroidered home textiles. Lokal, Kinabuhi, and Anthill continue to collaborate with local weaving communities. Anthill’s ALAALA collection highlighted its textile innovations, including zero-waste weaves, reclaimed lace, and its newest abaca-blend handwoven textiles. Studio Siriusdan displayed upcycled garments and vests with hand-painted details and indigenous fabrics, alongside refurbished furniture transformed into functional art.
More than a retail fair, ArteFino has become a cultural platform where visitors can connect with the stories, traditions, and people behind each product.
