Resort by Artefino 2026 runs March 19–22 at the North and South Courts of the Power Plant Mall, Rockwell.
ArteFino begins its milestone year with Resort by ArteFino 2026, the first in this year’s series of celebrations showcasing Filipino design, craft, and community.
Since the summer pop-up was introduced in 2023, ArteFino’s founders—Maritess Pineda, Mita Rufino, Cedie Lopez-Vargas, Susie Quiros, and Marimel Francisco—have continued to refine the experience each year for a community that has grown more discerning and design-aware. The curation for 2026 reflects a deeper understanding of the ArteFino audience—highlighting brands that captures not only the spirit of resort living but also the platform’s focus on craft, sustainability, and cultural storytelling.
Among the highlights are brands exploring eco-print and nature-based techniques, including Zarah Juan and Maison Métisse. There are thoughtfully made slow-fashion labels like Kael Street, known for transforming vintage and household textiles into one-of-a-kind garments revived through mending and delicate hand embroidery.
Accessories and travel essentials include sculptural brass jewelry from Golden Monstera, born in Siargao and inspired by island living; the ultra-chic yet approachable statement accessories of Arnel Papa. Shoppers can also discover Follow Your Heart, known for practical yet playful travel pouches and bags crafted with women artisan communities across the Philippines.
Anchoring the fashion lineup are everyday staples and modern resort wardrobe essentials from brands such as Edited Limited, Coco & Tres, Two Chic, and the ever-stylish Trude Lizares, whose timeless pieces continue to reflect the effortless elegance of today’s Filipino.
Resort by Artefino 2026 runs March 19–22 at the North and South Courts of the Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, ArteFino’s longtime partner and home since its inception. The four-day showcase is a landscape of contemporary Filipino design that moves effortlessly from city to beach—and everywhere in between.
As part of ArteFino’s continuing commitment to community, a portion of the proceeds from the event will support the projects of HeArteFino, its social advocacy arm dedicated to uplifting and empowering artisan communities across the Philippines.
In preparation for Resort by ArteFino 2026, the ArteFino team recently spent a day learning the art of eco printing with Zarah Juan, ArteFino’s very first HearteFino grantee whose work rests on sustainability and nature-led process.
The day began with prepared fabric, already treated and ready for the pigments of nature. The team went foraging, gathering leaves and flowers before carefully preparing the cloth—first rinsing it in water to remove any chemicals, then soaking it in a chalk bath made from baking soda and water.
Then came the creative part: laying out the leaves and flowers across the fabric. Each arrangement was like composing a small landscape. A blanket soaked in natural dye was placed on top to create either a colored background or negative space. The fabric was then covered with reusable plastic sheet (we used a garbage bag), rolled tightly around a bar like pastry dough, secured with straps, and steamed to release the natural pigments.
The most exciting moment, of course, was the reveal—unrolling the fabric to discover the delicate imprints left behind by the leaves and flowers before hanging them to dry.
The process was not easy. It was meticulous and tedious. But it reminded us that craft demands patience. If you trust the process—and allow nature to take its course—the results can be quietly beautiful.
More than learning a technique, the day gave the Artefino team a deeper appreciation of the time, care, and intention behind this work. It also strengthened its hope that experiences like this can inspire future collaborations and create meaningful impact for artisan communities.
In many ways, it was a day about slow living—working with our hands, enjoying the rhythm of nature, and rediscovering the joy of making something thoughtfully and patiently.
