{"id":42655,"date":"2019-04-25T18:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T10:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=42655"},"modified":"2019-04-26T08:56:25","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T00:56:25","slug":"manila-fame-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/04\/25\/manila-fame-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Manila FAME 2019: What to See, Shop, and Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manila FAME<\/strong>\u00a0the\u00a0country\u2019s premier design and lifestyle\u00a0trade show, is happening at the World\u00a0Trade Center, Pasay from April 25 to 27, 2019<\/strong>.\u00a0Showcasing the marriage of Philippine\u00a0culture and design excellence, the event is organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).<\/p>\n

Also read: Manila Fame 2019: The Country\u2019s Premier Design and Lifestyle Trade Show<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Manila Furnishings and Apparel Manufacturers Exchange (FAME) is a bi-annual\u00a0trade show\u00a0organized every April and October. This month is their 69th edition\u00a0which\u00a0employs the theme\u00a0Heritage Reimagined <\/em>to\u00a0feature iconic and forward-looking collections throughout the 35-year run of Manila FAME.<\/p>\n

The show floor encompasses the whole of the World Trade Center so we have put together the event highlights that guests will surely enjoy!<\/p>\n

Main Hall Exhibitors<\/h3>\n

Manila\u00a0FAME 2019 exhibitors\u00a0are divided into eight categories strategically laid on the show floor: fashion, seasonal decor, furniture, gifts and premium, home decor, lamps and lighting, services, and visual arts. The list and floor map are conveniently available through the Manila\u00a0FAME App<\/strong> available on the App Store and Google Play.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Exhibitor\u00a0booths are open for retail selling as well as corporate partnerships\u00a0during the event.<\/p>\n

Fashion E-Tailers<\/h3>\n

Manila FAME recognizes the emerging online fashion marketplace and has featured 22 of the country’s rising fashion entrepreneurs and designer commercial brands on the trade show floor.<\/p>\n

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In this space, you’ll find\u00a0the latest trends in both\u00a0couture and ready-to-wear fashion. Young and tech-savvy fashion enthusiasts will surely be enamored at this collection of this season’s trendiest styles exclusively curated for Manila FAME.<\/p>\n

Artisans Village<\/h3>\n

Local micro small and medium enterprises are also present at the event to introduce their crafts to the global market. Exhibitors, local government units, manufacturers from four provinces are presented: Antique<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Western Visayas, Albay<\/strong>\u00a0in Southeastern Luzon, Marawi<\/strong>, Lanao del Sur\u00a0in Mindanao, and Zamboanga<\/strong>\u00a0in Mindanao.<\/p>\n

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Each province showcase products that highlight their distinct raw materials and local crafts that tell the story of their history and culture. Live demonstrations are scheduled where locals show how these materials are processed, crafted, and fashioned into the end product.<\/p>\n

FAME\u00a0Bar by Manille Liqueur<\/h3>\n

Through the\u00a0collaboration of Manila FAME and local distillery, Destilleria Limtuaco & Co., Inc., the FAME Bar is available for exhibitors and buyers can wind down and drink cocktails made with the country’s first calamansi liqueur, Manille<\/strong>. Enter the cold room and indulge in 1st Colonial Ice Creamery<\/strong>‘s unique creations.<\/p>\n

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Interactive Activities<\/h3>\n

At the World Trade Center Tent, sit down and unleash your imagination at the CREATE Lab<\/strong>, Manila FAME’s exciting new feature designed to motivate creatives with activities such as personal logo-making or stop-motion. This area is to let participants experience an artists’ creative journey from idea to product.<\/p>\n

With every art, there is a story and for them to share it with trade buyers, the event is open to a renewed online experience. Scan your phone at the entrance and your phone will be able to scan Touchpoint<\/strong> QR codes located at participating booths to get their stories on your mobile.<\/p>\n

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Attending Manila FAME?\u00a0Here are some show reminders to take note of:<\/p>\n