THE LOOM PROJECT
2018-2022
Founded in my junior year of
high school, The Loom Project is a nonprofit slow fashion label
that helps provide livelihood
and looms in indigenous
Filipino weaving communities.
Working with local tailors and
shoemakers to realize my ideas,
I purchase handwoven textiles
directly from the weavers and
combine them with deadstock
textiles or locally-woven
espadrille soles. I design every
piece and shoot my products
with the help of family and
friends. The project is currently
on hold until I'm back in the
Philippines.
Each piece takes inspiration from filipiniana, or traditional Filipino dress, and its global cultural influences. Ultimately, The Loom Project is an experiment in decolonizing design and incorporating heritage into everyday dress, and an effort to reimagine a more equitable, sustainable and mindful fashion system.
The Loom Project has been featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star and the IB World Magazine. Current and previous partners include Bench x Katutubo, Frankie’s General Store, GREAT Women and Girl Up Philippines.
Each piece takes inspiration from filipiniana, or traditional Filipino dress, and its global cultural influences. Ultimately, The Loom Project is an experiment in decolonizing design and incorporating heritage into everyday dress, and an effort to reimagine a more equitable, sustainable and mindful fashion system.
The Loom Project has been featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star and the IB World Magazine. Current and previous partners include Bench x Katutubo, Frankie’s General Store, GREAT Women and Girl Up Philippines.
