11/05/2026
Meet Edwin Ao, a Cebu-based fashion designer and textile artist known for blending Filipino heritage with contemporary design. A Fine Arts graduate of the University of San Carlos, Ao first gained recognition representing Cebu in the Mega Young Designers’ Competition and later represented the Philippines at the 18th Concourse International des Jeunes Créateurs de Mode in Paris. In 2000, he launched Guerilla, a women’s wear label inspired by military and utility wear.
Over the years, Ao has represented the Philippines in major international fashion platforms across Singapore, Tokyo, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and China. His work is especially recognized through the Guerilla Barong, where he reimagines the traditional Barong Tagalog through textile innovation and contemporary aesthetics.
An active member of the Fashion and Design Council of the Philippines, Ao continues to champion Filipino creativity on the global stage.
For Mugnang Kinamot, he will lead a cyanotype printing workshop on the pañuelo, exploring how traditional textile elements can be reinterpreted for both contemporary and traditional wear through heritage craft and textile experimentation.
⚒️ Limited slots only. Register now to book your slot!
Please use the link or QR code provided for the registration and more details:
DAY 1 May 30 (workshop only): https://bit.ly/3R5O8jb
DAY 1 & 2 PACKAGE May 30 & 31 (workshop & tour): https://bit.ly/4d2GugP
Kita-kita ta! Karong Mayo 30, 2026
*Not available for online participants