On top of her main fashion label, she has developed a totally new brand called Mama Mia, specifically for babies! She continues her support of Philippine artisans through the development of Mama Mia’s products. They are all locally and sustainably made! “Each piece is handwoven, handcrafted by artisans using natural and sustainable materials like rattan, solihiya, raffia, and abaca to name a few. They are environmentally friendly materials that empower communities providing livelihood and preserving Filipino craftsmanship” Mia tells me.

The brand was birthed during the pandemic. “When I became a mother every day was and still is all about wondering what else my baby needed, from his swaddle to his bottle, what was “baby-safe” and what wasn’t/isn’t,” she said, underlining that this concept came about because of her own experiences as a new mum. 

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“Mama Mia’s first collection focuses on bassinets as they were the reason that sparked the brand to be born. There are a lot of baby goods and furniture on the market however I found it difficult to find a bassinet brand that was locally made and had that natural aesthetic,” she admits. Right now the focus is on baby goods but soon, as the brand evolves she may just create items for mothers too.