Filipino designer Jann Christian Bungcaras was born and raised in Cebu, an island south of the capital of the Philippines. Unlike most people, he learned to draw before he could even walk, and has since grown up to become a trailblazer for genderless, sustainable fashion in Asia.
Andrew is wearing top made from rescued curtain lace, sweater made from damaged ribbings thrown by MEPSA and a Hat and Pants made from Woollen-felt upholstery from a deadstock fabric dealer in Bislig. The orchid brooches were crochetted from Cotton Yarns to avoid the demand of wool. Photography Briann Tan. Styling Gee Jocson. Styling James Bradlee. Logistics Nina Amoncio. Model Andrew at Certeza Model Management.
I think companies will do everything to garner more sales but I just hope that their “sustainable lines” are more than just a merchandise directed to environmentally conscious people; but a seed that will soon sprout and convert their brands towards true sustainably. Justin Aniceto is wearing hand knitted aviator helmet with functional purses as goggles made from Deadstock Cotton Yarns. The aviator crop jacket made from Jusi, Chain Bag and Aviator High Waist Pants which are both made from rescued textile wastes from the fabric landfill. Photography Gerald Gloton. Styling JNel Rabe. Make-up Renz Guevarra.
The fashion industry is a notoriously huge contributor to climate change, what do you want to tell fellow designers?