The second edition of ArteFino Resort features a curated selection of must-have Philippine fashion and resort wear in an exciting four-day pop-up.
The torrid heat of summer has arrived, which means it’s time to bust out those airy, comfortable, yet chic essentials for upcoming beach trips and outings. This 2025, summer pop-up ArteFino Resort makes a comeback with its second edition, presenting exceptional Philippine fashion and design that takes inspiration from the many islands of the archipelago.
ArteFino, an artisanal platform and incubator for local design talent, set up its first summer pop-up back in March 2023 with the aim of promoting a love for local design through contemporary resort living. This year’s ArteFino Resort is the result of the collective efforts of ArteFino founders Maritess Pineda, Mita Rufino, Cedie Lopez-Vargas, Susie Quiros, and Marimel Francisco, who have been exploring fresh ways to bring a distinctly Philippine resort lifestyle to the trade fair experience since the event’s first edition.
This year, the pop up will occupy two key locations at Rockwell’s Power Plant Mall, ArteFino’s co-presenter and home since its inception. The North and South courts of the mall will be the venue for highlighting the exclusive capsule collections from Philippine contemporary fashion brands and designers. The goal of this year’s pop-up is to transport shoppers to a relaxed space where they can peruse collections to their heart’s content and evoke the spirit of never-ending summers through Happy Hour afternoons with Three Hens Wine.
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An Eternal Summer Around the Archipelago
A total of 30 Filipino brands will be joining this year’s ArteFino Resort. “Each one, hailing from different parts of the country that has its distinct set of fabrics, weaves, patterns and styles,” Francisco elaborates. “As a general idea, we wanted to transport guests of the resort pop-up to all these beautiful regions of the country. We wanted to invite everyone to travel the Philippines through their senses.”
Brands, designers, and makers in this year’s pop-up will be presenting exclusive capsule collections that embody the resort state of being. Many of these incorporate natural tropical fibers, breathable fabrics that are indigenous to the Philippines, re-imagining and reworking them into contemporary garments that echo life on the island.
“It’s summer all year round in the Philippines,” Francisco adds. “This doesn’t only mean that every day is ideal for traveling around the country. Tropical weather also influences the way we dress as a people. In many ways, resort or summer dressing is innate to us Filipinos. Our designers, artisans, makers, and brand owners are naturally inclined to utilizing lightweight local weaves, vibrant colors, tropical-inspired patterns and ornaments that invoke year-long summers.”
Handpicked Favorites
As they handpicked each brand and designer, the founders considered elements of design that reflected the resort lifestyle and Filipino style sensibility. The process of curating a select number of partner vendors for the summer pop-up compelled them to ponder on what Filipino fashion might look like through the lens of a global style community. It also furthered the conversation on circularity, highlighting and exploring the long-term use of Philippine-made resort-inspired garments.
“Tropical resort living is characteristic of Philippine culture. You will see this in the easy silhouettes, the tropical color palettes, choice of breezy fabrics, and even the use of natural materials,” the founders express in a statement.
More than a fun shopping event, ArteFino Resort is an extension of its platform’s vision of fostering a community of shoppers and brands that understand the value of craft, culture, heritage, sustainability, and Philippine identity.
Catch ArteFino Resort at the North and South Court of Powerplant Mall from March 6 to 9, 2025. For more information and updates, follow ArteFino on Instagram @artefinoph and visit its website at www.artefinoph.com.
Photos courtesy of ArteFino and Before Deadlines.
