Stories from the Studio

Celebrating Filipino Creativity and Craftsmansh...
In a triumphant moment for Filipino artistry, two homegrown brands (Alunsinag and Mara Pinon) were honored at the 2024 Global Footwear Awards, a platform that celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and creativity...
Celebrating Filipino Creativity and Craftsmansh...
In a triumphant moment for Filipino artistry, two homegrown brands (Alunsinag and Mara Pinon) were honored at the 2024 Global Footwear Awards, a platform that celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and creativity...

An Author’s Bewitching Journey to Marikina City...
Doli Lizaso, a Filipino indie writer based in Singapore, recently shared her latest book, “Wilma Needs New Shoes.” This story follows a young girl on her quest to find the...
An Author’s Bewitching Journey to Marikina City...
Doli Lizaso, a Filipino indie writer based in Singapore, recently shared her latest book, “Wilma Needs New Shoes.” This story follows a young girl on her quest to find the...

LALAPATOS: Collectively Weaving the Definition ...
Some say that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”, but what if one man’s trash can be the loud and proud step towards a sustainable lifestyle? Back in 2018,...
LALAPATOS: Collectively Weaving the Definition ...
Some say that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”, but what if one man’s trash can be the loud and proud step towards a sustainable lifestyle? Back in 2018,...

Co-Creating the Future of Handmade with Zapateria
Some say that breaking through the fifth year of a business is a major milestone. Others concur that upon reaching the sixth step on any uncertain path, one must express...
Co-Creating the Future of Handmade with Zapateria
Some say that breaking through the fifth year of a business is a major milestone. Others concur that upon reaching the sixth step on any uncertain path, one must express...

A Shoemaker's Journey: Remembering Rico Sta. An...
Beyond being a 4th generation shoemaker, scaling a professional and creative tenure of six decades, Rico Sta. Ana is best known for his classic yet eccentric footwear designs and his...
A Shoemaker's Journey: Remembering Rico Sta. An...
Beyond being a 4th generation shoemaker, scaling a professional and creative tenure of six decades, Rico Sta. Ana is best known for his classic yet eccentric footwear designs and his...

Reconnecting 4 Years Later: Remembering Solemat...
In 2019, Zapateria together with the local city government of Marikina under the leadership of Mayor Marcy Teodoro hosted Solemates Connect, the first-ever footwear symposium that aims to unify the...
Reconnecting 4 Years Later: Remembering Solemat...
In 2019, Zapateria together with the local city government of Marikina under the leadership of Mayor Marcy Teodoro hosted Solemates Connect, the first-ever footwear symposium that aims to unify the...