Through the Grapevine: June 2026

Phnom Penh Designers Week, Apara, Byo, Pedro and more

From handwoven textiles to modular bags, this month's Through the Grapevine celebrates the many ways craft, culture and contemporary design intersect across Southeast Asia. Highlights include Phnom Penh Designers Week's showcase of Cambodian fashion talent, Apara's new flagship in Makati, Pedro's collaboration with artisans in Burkina Faso, Byo's sculptural Echo Bag crafted from repurposed leather off-cuts, and a whimsical capsule collection by ALAMÍ and MARKÉTT Studio inspired by slower ways of living.

‘Through the Grapevine’ is a monthly round-up of fashion events across Southeast Asia, from collection launches to exhibitions, showcases, pop-ups, and more.

Cambodia

Phnom Penh Designers Week
5 to 6 June 2026
Rosewood Phnom Penh

Cambodia's creative community will gather above the Phnom Penh skyline this June as Phnom Penh Designers Week returns for its 21st edition at Rosewood Phnom Penh. Held under the theme Artistic Freedom, the two-day showcase brings together a diverse lineup of designers whose work balances heritage, identity and contemporary fashion. Spanning womenswear and menswear presentations, participating brands include A.N.D, Drewe Taylor Designs, Phoung by S, and Ambre Men—each one draws from local craft traditions while looking confidently to the future.

Philippines

APARA’s new flagship store in Makati. Image taken from @apara.studio on Instagram.

APARA
New Flagship Store
2F, YMC Building, Makati

APARA has marked a new chapter with the opening of its flagship store in Makati, unveiling the space alongside Collection 14—the brand’s most expansive release to date. Much like its clothing, the store is defined by a sense of simplicity, offering an environment that reflects APARA’s preference for longevity and timeless design. The latest collection continues this approach through a mix of new silhouettes, including a sheer overlay dress, structured halter top and pointed toe mules.

Singapore

Pedro x Ethical Fashion Initiative’s ‘Future in Hand’ collection. Images courtesy of Pedro.

Pedro x Ethical Fashion Initiative
Future in Hand Collection

Pedro’s latest collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative, Future in Hand, begins in Burkina Faso, where artisans continue a long tradition of hand-weaving cotton textiles. These fabrics find new expression in the brand's signature Alyssa bag, lending softness and texture to its structured form. Beyond a seasonal update, the collection highlights the role of craft in connecting communities and preserving cultural knowledge.

Indonesia

Byo’s ‘Echo’ Bag. Images taken from @b_y_o on Instagram.

Byo
The Echo Bag

Known for its futuristic aesthetic, Byo has long explored the possibilities of geometry, structure and modular design. Working closely with local artisans, the Indonesian brand transforms woven and interlocking modules into sculptural bags. Its latest launch, the Echo Bag, arrives with a palette of vibrant summer hues, handwoven from repurposed leather offcuts from luxury automotive upholstery and furniture production.

ALAMÍ x MARKÉTT Collection Campaign. Images taken from @alami.studio and @markettstudio_.

ALAMÍ x MARKÉTT Pop Up Market
30 May to 30 June 2026
Escalier Store, Bali

ALAMÍ has built a following through its playful approach to everyday objects, blending hand-painted textiles, homewares and clothing with a sense of warmth and nostalgia. That spirit carries into its latest collaboration with the label MARKÉTT, based in Istanbul and Bali: a collection that draws inspiration from the rituals of slower living. Bringing together woven bags crafted from recycled nylon, hand-painted textiles and glass charms, the capsule reimagines familiar motifs such as tomatoes, peas, and garlic through a lens of craft and humour. The collection will be unveiled at a month-long pop-up at Escalier.