The wider fashion audience needs to understand the impact and value of culture in the industry. Pictured here is the embroidery of a Filipino barong. Photo: Dia Guild
Fashion houses often wax lyrical about their brand’s tradition and history when presenting a new collection. It is seen as something to be proud of – a link to the past or an identity that should not be disregarded.
So, why does cultural heritage then not play a larger role in the fashion industry as well?
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