A Moda Piña chic
* The May 22 event endorsed the use of piña textile to the mainstream market
Iloilo, a small town is known for weaving piña cloth. Now, other areas of Panay Island are already imbibing the expertise of crafting distinctive Ilonggo garments. Aklan, for instance, held Moda Pina -- a fashion show showcasing the utilization of piña cloth akin to the use of pineapple textile in making garments.
In cooperation with SM City's Fiesta in the City A Grand Festival of Food, Music, and Exciting Events, Moda Piña featured the designs of Edwin Lopez, Autencio, Ryan Lopez, Peter Rian Casidsid, Mel Grecia Quimpo along with Manila's top model Ria Bolivar, an Ilongga. Undeniably, it launched a fresh, peculiar, edgy approach to Iloilo's local fashion industry.
The occasion took place last May 22, 2007 at 4 pm at SM City Iloilo. The event endorsed the use of piña textile to the mainstream market. Naturally, the fashion show advocates the use of the country's natural resources making it an environment-friendly move.