I think I only really saw myself as beautiful when I turned 30. Something that has less to do with how I look, but more on the insight, maturity, and experience I’ve gained into what truly matters.
Kinaiya is a Cebuano word that means ‘inner being’. The collection features different variations of the Binakol weave. These pieces not just as an expression of our pride and love for our culture, but as an armour that reflects our character, and strengthens our confidence to take on the challenges of every day.
While feminism seems to be en vogue (based on the proliferation of statement slogan shirts and branded empowerment campaigns targeted towards women), many are still intimidated by the term or are afraid to be associated as one. For some Filipinos, the word feminist is synonymous to being a man-hater, angry activist, or closeted lesbian.