Green Fashion Revolution in Cebu

I can say that  I am now a real fan of Aboitiz Foundation.  On the first Saturday of this month, the company launched another big event here in Cebu. Aptly titled,  "Green Fashion Revolution" staged at  the Cebu Trade Hall of SM City, some of us from Banilad Study Center witnessed a unique showcase of real creative talent from 6 schools and universities from the province: the University of Cebu, University of San Carlos, University of the Philippines-Cebu, Cebu Normal University, University of the Visayas, and our very own Banilad Center for Professional Development (BCPD).

The event is on its 2nd year which features recycled items turned into fashionable pieces i.e. accessories, basic cloth material for blouses, skirts, pants and even gowns. The rationale behind this project is to feature the sustainable and eco-development programs of barangays in Cebu City  being supported by the schools that joined. In BCPD's case, their 8-minute video featured the mother & daughter tandem of Barrio Luz which worked on eco-projects mainly selling and marketing accessories made of recycled materials.  Around 20 BCPD students modeled clothes made of onion sack and jute sack, accessories made from foil wrappers and tetra packs, and recycled gowns decorated with CDs, etc. Very creative! The winners of the event received a sizeable amount for the barangay being supported and for the participants of the competition.

For more information about this fashion event, please visit www.aboitizfoundation.org.