remain at the forefront (for,
indeed, everybody is a friend in
sunny Manila). And the endgame
remains the same: to show the
region, and indeed the world that
the Philippines has arrived.
The goal is simple: Manila
FAME serves as a cultivating
ground and springboard for
innovative Philippine products,
allowing designers to break
through into key international
markets.
Leading the charge in bringing
Manila FAME into the 21st century
is Pauline Suaco-Juan. With 15
years underbelt as Editor-In-
Chief of a respected fashion
title in the Philippines, Pauline’s
new role as Executive Director
of The Centre for International
Trade Expositions and Mission
(CITEM) is one that requires
in-depth knowledge in terms of
modern design. Her charge, then,
is to promote Philippine export
products and services in the
global market through its roster of
signature events and international
participants, of which Manila
FAME is key.
“Manila FAME has endured
through time because of its
capacity to adapt to the current
trends, and the demands of the
market,” She says. “Each edition
is different as new designers and
creative collaborators are tapped
to curate its special settings.”
ABOVE
Philippines’
designers
explored
unconventional
shapes and
materials in
their work on
display.