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 Feliciano ADOR |
 Tonet Villarmino DACILLO |
 Jay-R Gamboa FLORES |
 Anthony Cruz LEGARDA |
 Karl Lozada MALANA |
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FELICIANO ADOR
FELICIANO ADOR, born and raised in General Santos, dressed 2010 Miss Philippines and Miss Universe runner-up Venus Raj in striking neo-ethnic pieces for an NYC photo shoot. While Raj's elegance needs no enhancement, Ador's designs amplify her strength and poise—just as she brings life and presence to the creations. The result is a seamless fashion synergy that celebrates beauty, simplicity, and quiet confidence."This represents a woman who believes in herself, pursues her dreams with determination, and can showcase her versatility to the world," says Ador, whose roots trace back to the Mandaya, a Filipino indigenous group.
2010 Miss Philippines and Miss Universe runner-up Venus Raj dazzled in a striking ensemble featuring a strapped Tnalak corset, perfectly paired with matching gladiator-style high-heeled shoes. The bold top is balanced by a simple black satin skirt, creating a harmonious mix of statement and elegance. Adding a distinctive cultural touch, the outfit is accented with a signature tribal fringed bead belt adorned with dangling brass bells, infusing movement, texture, and heritage-inspired detail into the overall look. The combination highlights both contemporary fashion sensibilities and the rich artistry of Philippine indigenous textiles.BACK TO LIST
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TONET VILLARMINO DACILLO
TONET VILLARMINO DACILLO is a designer and local politician. Originally from Tampakan, South Cotabato, she studied at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, and currently lives in General Santos. Her Tnalak creations, along with Karl Lozada Manala's Inaul collection, make a New York Fashion Week debut in September 2025.BACK TO LIST
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JAY-R GAMBOA FLORES
JAY-R GAMBOA FLORES is the Founder / Designer of Jay-R Gamboa Flores Couture, and the Founder / CEO of Gawang Flores. He attended Mindanao State University and took up Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Dr Domingo B. Tamondong Memorial Hospital and College Foundation before returning to his first love: fashion design. Jay-R lives in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines.
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ANTHONY CRUZ LEGARDA
ANTHONY CRUZ LEGARDA studied Fashion Merchandising in San Francisco and Fashion Design in New York. A featured artist at major museums, he supports the Katutubong Filipino Foundation in preserving folk arts. His creds include designing eco-wear for San Francisco Week at the 2010 Shanghai Expo, outfits for then-Pres. Macapagal-Arroyo and ASEAN ministers in 2008, and dressing the Top 8 Miss Earth 2007 finalists.BACK TO LIST
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KARL LOZADA MALANA
KARL LOZADA MALANA studied at the South East Asian Institute of Technology in Tupi, South Cotabato. Karl is from Tampakan, also in the same province. His Inaul creations, along with Tonet Dacilla's Tnalak collection, make a New York Fashion Week debut in September 2025.BACK TO LIST