Daniela Yna Masias

Iloilo Science and Technology University

Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design Merchandising

Accessories, Apparel, Haute Couture

My name is Daniela Yna from the coastal town of Estancia, Iloilo in the Philippines. I am only 20 years old. I represent the fashion design and merchandising students at Iloilo Science and Technology University, College of Industrial Technology, Fashion and Wellness Department. I am in the second year.

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Manlot Leather Jewelry

Category: Accessories

Competitions: Philippines

My design entry is entitled “Manlot” inspired by the giant clam shells of the Philippines, a country with more than 7,000 islands with very long coastline and rich bio-diversity. These sea shells are endangered which opened up an idea for me to magnify this in my design. I created paper prototypes to play around with design mimicry of the clam shells forming it into a necklace. This design promotes my advocacy for sustainable materials in costume jewelry which are ethical and responsible, most of all, sustainable.

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