17/10/2026
Benilde FDM in Material and Motion: The FAMPH x PTRI Learning Experience! 🧵
Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) students took part in immersive industry learning sessions at SPATIO, Opus Mall, exploring local textile innovation, creative direction, and hands-on styling.
The Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) presented insights on local textile research and sustainable fabrics, followed by a specialized beauty and makeup workshop led by Christian Dior Beauty Consultant Carmel Villongco.
Another highlight of the event was the Live Styling Challenge, where student groups were mentored by fashion stylist Randy Capinpin before executing their styling concepts using SPATIO apparel and Fashion Accessory Makers of the Philippines | FAMPH Collective accessories.
Present at the event were Benilde FDM Chairperson Ionica Lim, FAMPH President Gina Nebrida Ty, representatives from SPATIO and PTRI, and other distinguished fashion industry leaders.
Photos by CIC Interns Michael Lin, Antonio Uy, and Eldridge Zheng | BSBA-Marketing Management
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