Stories from the Studio
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...
Driven by Passion: An Introvert Intern’s Story ...
As I personally grew more attached to Zapateria, I began to share the same feeling with the rest of my colleagues: the feeling of strong belongingness. It can be said...
Driven by Passion: An Introvert Intern’s Story ...
As I personally grew more attached to Zapateria, I began to share the same feeling with the rest of my colleagues: the feeling of strong belongingness. It can be said...
One Generation to Another: How the 135 Year-Old...
Zapateria is founded upon a 135-year legacy of craft, just as the Marikina’s shoe industry began in 1887. With five generations of shoemaking entrepreneurs scaling the tenure of the Philippine...
One Generation to Another: How the 135 Year-Old...
Zapateria is founded upon a 135-year legacy of craft, just as the Marikina’s shoe industry began in 1887. With five generations of shoemaking entrepreneurs scaling the tenure of the Philippine...