With a huge inventory of modern Filipiniana on her hands after a series of lockdowns, and following the inevitable decline of special- occasion dressing, designer Ditta Sandico found time
In the past five years, retailers have been collaborating with designers to maintain a high profile for their brands. Freshness and surprise can provide ammunition in the battle of news
Designer and stylist Ditta Sandico has long been known for her innovation with native textiles, as in Banaca (Banana-Abaca) and Seda-Lino (Silk-Linen), as well as for the many ways her fabrics could be folded and worn.
In the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, along the foothills of the Alps, lies the grandeur of a picturesque playground—Lake Como, coincidentally shaped like a wishbone, invites visitors to make their wishes come true.
Designer Fernandina “Ditta” Sandico celebrates three decades of eco-chic, the innovative use of indigenous, natural fabrics.
He was one of the greatest Filipinos I have known. His concern for the poor was always matched with action,” said Antonio Meloto, founder of the anti-poverty movement Gawad Kalinga (GK), of hotel mogul Archie King, who died in a helicopter crash in Batangas Sunday.
Filipina fashion designer Ditta Sandico is a featured artist of the Tassen Museum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
As part of tradition, renowned fashion designer Ditta Sandico holds her annual birthday sale from May 30- June 1, at 35 Wilson St., Greenhills, San Juan City. With all items at 50-percent off, the boutique is open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Ditta Sandico’s grandparents Manuel Sandico and Pilar Hizon built the house in 1927. In this house, Ditta’s father, Fernando Hizon Sandico, came into the world. Fernando was the fifth in a happy brood of eight children, with Mayorico, Pergentino, Benito, Luz, Caridad, Orosia and Donatila.
I’m a fan of ‘My Husband’s Lover!’” shrieked a lady guest. She immediately took a snapshot of the star of the gay-themed TV show, Dennis Trillo, who was in a long-sleeved shirt and brown and white cargoes by Paul Cabral.
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