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Davao-inspired collection featured in NY Fashion Week

Fabrics made by flood-ravaged Davao del Norte residents are among some of the collections featured in this year's New York Fashion Week.

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<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qdAWbCP9sYg?&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>Fabrics inspired from the works of Davao del Norte residents in the Southern Philippines were among some of the designs featured in this year&#x27;s New York Fashion Week.“Canvas of Love” was one of the four collections by MUSA founder Joy Soo. It came from paintings of 11 local government units of Davao del Norte that were turned into sublimation dresses combined with Musa Fabric.“It’s like a tribute to our province that in spite of everything that happened, we are still here standing,” said Soo as Davao recovers from recent flooding. “Through fashion, we are able to let the world see that we are strong.”“Musa” is banana fabric woven by Persons Deprived of Liberty in Davao del Norte.Soo only had 10 weavers when she founded “Musa” in 2020, but four years later, that number has grown to 300 and now has weavers also from different tribal communities. The designer said she is thankful for the success of Musa fashion shows all over the world, as it helped provide PDLs and indigenous peoples with livelihood.Musa is now managed by the Davao del Norte Association of Designers, as well as artisans, seamstresses and skilled workers. Soo hopes that many more will join the group, so that more talented and skilled persons can become part of Musa’s shows abroad. Musa’s participation in the New York Fashion Week marked its fourth time to join the event. LA-based pageant costume designer Carl Andrada,  the exclusive Musa designer in the U.S., is among the designers who created pieces in the collection, along with Davao-based designers.Another collection was in collaboration with Canada-based designer Jennifer Glass, who showcased her “Jenim Jackets” collection.For Musa USA CEO Cindy Mac, the success of every fashion show is in bringing more livelihood to PDLs and indigenous people in Davao del Norte.“We want to make sure that every year is different,” said Mac. “The more fashion shows that I do, the more that I will bring participants [to] sustain all these people and their families in Davao.” Soo said proceeds of Musa’s recent New York Fashion Week show will go to flood victims in Davao del Norte, as well as to survivors of the landslide in the neighboring Davao de Oro.

Fabrics made by flood-ravaged Davao del Norte residents are among some of the collections featured in this year's New York Fashion Week.

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Published Feb 27, 2024 11:35 AM PHT

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