3 Bangsamoro designers join PH team to Malaysia fashion fest

COTABATO CITY – Bangsamoro designers are making waves, not only in the national scene but soon in the international stage.

Three fashion designers from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been selected to be part of the eight-man Philippine team who will participate at the Precious of Malaysia International Fashion Festival this September in Kuala Lumpur, bringing the region’s textile traditions and creative excellence to the global fashion stage.

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The three designers from the BARMM are Maverick Francisco Oyao of Basilan, Muammar Appao of Sulu, and Akmad Kari Jr. of Cotabato City.

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Dong Omaga-Diaz, national director for the Philippines to the Precious of Malaysia International Fashion Festival, said the Philippine team was chosen through a rigorous nationwide evaluation from hundreds of applicants.

Oyao and Appao recently showcased their collections during the 7th Manila International Fashion Week (MIFW) – Modest Fashion: Experience BARMM, through the support of the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism (MTIT) and the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG).

In a statement, the MTIT said Kari is an established Bangsamoro designer recognized for seamlessly blending traditional Moro aesthetics with contemporary fashion, creating pieces that celebrate the region’s cultural identity.

Their selection reflects the growing recognition of Bangsamoro designers in the Philippine fashion industry and provides another international platform for the region’s creative talent.

With their inclusion into the Philippine team, the three designers also carry with them the artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural traditions that continue to shape the Bangsamoro identity, the MTIT said. INQ

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