Ayala Mall’s Designers Holiday Bazaar is back again this year from 18 November to 24 December and is geared to bring you a safe, meaningful and chic shopping experience.
Designer Holiday Bazaar (DHB) is an event that I’ve looked forward too annually; one that is filled with energy, passion and innovation. The bazaar is crafted to make Christmas shopping seamless, captivating and of course fun, all while supporting the Philippines’s local talents! This year they have partnered with some of the best creative minds to bring Manila shoppers an innovative multi-channel immersive experience.
In 2020, the project is spearheaded by Paloma Urquijo Zobel, creative director and founder of PIOPIO, but DHB began seven years ago. Conceptualised by Bea Zobel it was developed to be a nonprofit initiative with two main goals: to offer local designers a platform to showcase their items in one venue, all while raising funds for APEC scholarships. When a child is sponsored, the entirety of their years in academia is taken care of. Over the years as the bazaar grew, Bea joined forces with her sister Sofia Elizalde who then infused even more local designers. As Sofia is the founder of STEPS Dance Studio, now the proceeds are split between APEC and STEPS scholarship foundation, a non-profit which supports gifted Filipino dancers.
“My mother thought about postponing it but we agreed that if there was a year where these experiences could uplift, and when donations are needed most, it would be 2020” Paloma says frankly. Over the past months, she has worked with an excellent team to curate exquisite finds, all while ensuring everyone’s safety. With over 30 local brands and limited edition collaborations – you sure are in for a treat.
Paloma tells us that they have built an interactive contactless showroom at Greenbelt 5, fashion walk. “I tried my best to replicate the warmth and vibrancy [that the bazaar typically has] and translate it to a new omnichannel experience with digital and physical components. We collaborated with Pino and Moss who I believe to be some of the best in the industry to help achieve this and hopefully offer both the designers and customers a great experience” she shares.
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