Filipino fashion is more visible now more than ever as the industry charges headstrong to a more inclusive and transparent environment. This Independence Day weekend, we’re celebrating our vivid culture and rich heritage with brands that make us proud.

Áraw, Carl Jan Cruz, Filip + Inna, PioPio, and Toqa are of the Filipino brands that continue to change the game in our local and global landscape with their compelling designs. These cultural gems have religiously placed several artisans, seamstresses, fabrics, prints, and many sustainable ways of production on the map, making each piece covetable in more ways than one.

In the gallery down below, let their stories inspire you to don Filipino-made pieces every day.

Áraw - Wearing a piece by Áraw every day is a day well spent in paradise. The brand favors light premium fabrics for garments that are meant to be worn with ease. Celebrate sunrises and sunsets in different parts of the world with an Áraw piece you can call your own.Photo from @araw.theline

Carl Jan Cruz - Carl Jan Cruz is constantly reinventing pambahay and pangokasyon pieces one step at a time. A master of fabric manipulation, CJC can artfully elevate a poplin shirt or a pair of denim jeans with the help of his atelier. Photo from @carljancruz

Filip + Inna - Built on promoting, preserving, and honoring weaving and textile traditions from all over the country, Filip + Inna is a gift to the Filipino fashion industry. Founder Lenora Cabili has helped hundreds of artisans by providing livelihood and means to preserve tradition.Photo from @filipinna

PioPio - Everything PioPio has to offer is proudly made and sourced in the Philippines. All of their textiles and pieces are a labor of love! Each contemporary piece showcases artisanal methods and could take up two to six months to produce. The future of fashion is truly slow fashion.Photo from @piopio_ph

Toqa - Toqa will always be for techno island girls and boys. Made from deadstock fabrics, Toqa always puts sustainability first before anything. Each of Toqa's collection consists of a myriad of pieces, colors, and cuts to enjoy.Photo from @toqa.tv

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