Bea Valdes Visits Asia Store
In recent years, Filipina designer Bea Valdes' intricate, luxurious accessories have attracted widespread popularity, displayed by the likes of Kate Hudson and Christy Turlington on magazine covers worldwide. On Wednesday, the Manila-based Valdes stopped by the AsiaStore at Asia Society New York to showcase an array of her jewelry, handbags, and other accessories.
Despite her international recognition — Valdes frequently appears on magazine covers herself — her designs have a distinctly Philippine origin: Valdes works with local artisans and has promoted the Philippines as an up-and-coming design hub. A selection of Valdes' work is currently on sale at the AsiaStore.
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