Fashion Fusion Featuring NIñOFRANCO at Marco Polo Davao

Kadayawan Festival is a celebration of Davao’s unique melting pot of cultures highlighting the life, arts, and culture of our indigenous peoples. This year, Marco Polo Hotel Davao celebrates Kadayawan with its 4th Fashion Fusion Featuring NiñoFranco by Wilson Limon.

Wilson Limon is known for his RTW and custom made pieces made with traditional ethnic design elements from various Mindanao tribes. Wilson is the first ever winner of the I AM STELLAR Fashion Design Competition. His deep appreciation for the arts and culture of indigenous peoples is apparent in his pieces.

Tinky in Custom NiNOFRANCO Skirt.

Tinky in Custom NiNOFRANCO Skirt.

Fashion Fusion Featuring NinoFranco

This year, Marco Polo Davao kicks off their Kadayawan celebration with the launch of the NIñOFRANCO Trunk Show at the Lobby of Marco Polo Davao today, August 4, 2018.

Marco Polo Davao celebrates Kadayawan 2018 with the 4th Fashion Fusion featuring NinoFranco.

Marco Polo Davao celebrates Kadayawan 2018 with the 4th Fashion Fusion featuring NinoFranco.

The NIñOFRANCO Trunk Show will feature pieces that showcase the arts of the Bagobo Tagabawa, the Blaan, the Tagakaolo, and the Tboli tribes.

For the Benefit of the Philippine Eagle

Marco Polo’s Fashion Fusion Opening Night will also be feature limited edition Philippine Eagle plush toys. The plush toys are accessorized with NIñoFRANCO Tangkulo-inspired scarves.

Marco Polo Davao Philippine Eagle plush toys in Tangkulo Inspired Scarves.

Marco Polo Davao Philippine Eagle plush toys in Tangkulo Inspired Scarves.

During the Opening Night of Fashion Fusion, guests may bid for a pair of the Limited Edition Philippine Eagle Plush Toy. Bidding will start at P2,500 per pair. Proceeds will be donated to the Philippine Eagle Foundation.

Davao Artists

The month-long exhibit will also showcase other Davao talents. Davaoeña singer and songwriter Maan Chua and Davaoeña fashion and event photographer Jowe Posadas will feature their works.

Floral arrangements of Happy Succulents, the antique collection of Arch. Jose Racho, and home furnishings by T’nalak Home will be on display.

Do not miss this chance to see and buy a piece of Davao artistry. Drop by Fashion Fusion at the Lobby of Marco Polo Hotel Davao. The Trunk Show will be open to the public until August 31.

For more information about NIñOFRANCO, visit their website at http://www.ninofrancoph.com/. To be updated updates, follow them on social media: at https://www.fb.com/ninofranco.ph on Facebook, and @ninofranco.ph on Instagram.

For information about Marco Polo Hotel Davao, visit their website at this link. Follow them on social media at https://www.fb.com/marcopolodavaohotel on Facebook and @marcopolodavao on Instagram.

Browse Jow Posadas’ Portfolio at http://www.joweposadas.com. For updates, follow her on social media at https://www.fb.com/JowePosadasStudio on Facebook and @JowePosadasStudio on Instagram.

Follow Maan Chua online at https://www.fb.com/MaanChuaMindanao on Facebook and at https://soundcloud.com/maan_chua on Soundcloud.

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