Brazilian designer Alexia Nuñez na-in love sa T’boli tribe, Dream Weavers

Alexia Nuñez at ilang miyembro ng T’boli Tribe

KAHIT na isang banyaga, matindi ang pagpapakita ng pagmamahal at pagpapahalaga ng Brazilian fashion model at designer na si Alexia Nuñez sa kulturang Filipino.

Nakilala at nakachikahan ng ilang members ng entertainment press si Alexia sa kanyang “Alexia Nunez Design Launch “na ginanap sa Reserve Bar, Pasig City recently.

Dito naganap ang mini-fashion show kung saan inirampa mismo ni Alexia kasama ang iba pang international models ang kanyang mga design mula sa Eon line na gawa sa used ukay-ukay materials at habi (T’nalak) ng makasaysayang Dream Weavers.

In fairness, ang gaganda at bonggang-bongga ang mga concept ng design ni Alexia na siguradong mang-aagaw ng eksena sa fashion world.

At hindi lang ang konsepto ng ukay-ukay ang binigyang-importansya sa nasabing event kundi maging ang mga habi ng T’boli tribe mula Lake Sebu, South Cotabato sa Mindanao.

In fact, 12 miyembro ng IP (indigenous people) mula sa Dream Weavers ang dinala ni Alexia dito sa Manila at ng kanyang partner na aktor at entrepreneur na si Billy James Cash para makibahagi sa kanilang design launch.

 

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Ang mga naturang IP ang nagbukas ng event sa pamamagitan ng kanilang tradisyunal na mga ritwal, kabilang na ang pagtawag sa mga ispiritung nagga-guide sa Inang Kalikasan at pag-attract sa spirit of wealth para i-bless ang nasabing event.

“Can you imagine all of these pieces? They are made from ukay-ukay, all recycled materials. Lahat. No single waste, everything, thrift shop, used ones, old ones, people would just throw away, garbage,” pahayag ni Alexia.

Aniya pa, “Would you say this is an old jacket, this is a curtain but not right? So I hope you feel inspired to, you know… I hope you look at the beautiful culture you have here in the Philippines.

“You know, i hope you value the culture you have, I hope you value the indigenous people, their traditions because it’s also yours. It’s also mine.

“It’s okay, I come from Brazil, it’s true. But you know what, we’re the same, just one source, it’s love, it’s God. It’s one planet. We share the same air, we share the same ocean, the same sky.

“It doesn’t matter where you come from, it doesn’t matter what your religion is, your political decisions, you know. It doesnt matter, your color of skin, your gender, as long as you’re connected with love. You’re bringing good.

“That’s all we need, all we need is love. Maraming, maraming salamat po,” ang tuluy-tuloy na pahayag ng Brazilian model at fashion designer.

Dagdag chika pa ni Alexia, “The vision is to merge art with purpose, inspired by the rich traditions of the Philippines and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship.

“Through our designs, we aim to blend creativity with activism, making a lasting impact on the communities we serve and the planet we cherish,” sey pa niya.

Inamin din ni Alexia na marami ang nagpayo sa kanya na huwag pupunta o magbabakasyon sa Mindanao. Ang unang suggestion daw sa kanya ng mga kakilalang nakapunta na sa Pilipinas ay Palawan at Boracay.

Ngunit mas pinili pa rin daw niya ang Mindanao dahil na-curious siya kung bakit ayaw siyang papuntahin doon ng mga kaibigan. And true enough, mas na-in love raw siya sa Mindanao, lalo na sa Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, kung saan naninirahan ang mga T’boli tribe at Dream Weavers.

“It’s priceless. I hope that you feel inspired to believe in yourself, connect with nature… this is a call to action. This is a movement, this is a community. This is for a higher purpose,” pahayag pa ni Alexia.

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