For  some time, Dita Sandico Ong has been someone I have wanted to meet.  I was inspired how she had the vision to transform the use of banana, abacca and other natural plant  fibers into a fashion art form. I read somewhere before that her efforts have made it possible for revolutionizing the Philippine natural fiber industry by providing communities in dying industries with more sustainable income and struggling cultural heritage to become alive again.

I admired her fashion so much that I wanted my wedding gown done by her, but due to budget considerations, I didn’t even ask, hayyy.

That was more than 9 years ago and at the Manila F.A.M.E, who should I chance upon unexpectedly???

It was exciting to see the artist skillfully do the folds herself. Seeing her gather the abacca ends into loops, without any apparent direction or pattern but merely falling into the rhythm of the fabric is just simply inspiring. I realized, just how much of her style has also inspired me in mine for my flowers.

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