Camille Villanueva, a prominent slow fashion designer, is celebrated for integrating traditional Filipino textiles and techniques with contemporary fashion. Her journey began with a vintage boutique named Baul in Makati, where she initially sold vintage dresses. As these became hard to come by, Camille started creating vintage-inspired dresses, each batch selling out quickly.
She later moved to London to study at Central Saint Martins, specializing in couture tailoring and draping and refining her artistic vision.
With over a decade of experience, Camille emphasizes sustainability and cultural preservation. Her work features handwoven cotton from Kalinga, silk from Japan, natural dyes, and hand-painted details. Couture tailoring and draping give each garment an exquisite fit while allowing the individuality of handwoven textiles to remain visible.
From runway pieces to versatile everyday wear, Camille continues to champion slow fashion and Filipino cultural heritage in every thread and stitch.