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What inspired you to create WVN Living?
WVN Living started as a passion project.
In 2016, we both had full time jobs, but felt that we wanted to do something meaningful and impactful. We were inspired by Turkish towels, which moved us to explore our local weavers and weaving traditions.
Our love story with local weaving started with a road trip. After consulting with the Philippine Textile Research Institute, the textile research and development arm of the Department of Science and Technology, we decided to hit the road and see where it would take us. It led us to Bangar, La Union. When we met with the community, we were moved by the weavers' hard work and the beauty of the products. What drove us to start WVN Home (the brand name at that time) was when the weavers talked to us about their concerns that the tradition was dying in their community, because the younger generation is no longer interested in inheriting the tradition.
Since then, we have been going to Bangar and other artisan communities in the Philippines, exploring ways we can support their living traditions and crafts.
What inspires you when creating a new, sustainable collection?
A new collection is usually made up collective inputs over time. We're very collaborative in our design process. No single collection stems from just one individual. We draw inspiration from our partner communities whenever we visit, experiences when we travel locally and internationally, as well as insights from the feedback of our customers.
Where do you go to feel inspired?
Kylie: To feel inspired, I usually like traveling locally, exploring new places and discovering the uniqueness of different artisan communities.
Yvette: Like Kylie, I definitely draw a lot of inspiration from my experience when traveling. I think it's because when we travel, there are more avenues to reflect and be creative. I usually do a bit of crafting to feel inspired or at least to find ways to tap the right side of my brain.
What, to you, is good design?
Yvette:(Something that) stands the test of time.
Kylie:Good design is the harmony of purpose, design aesthetics and function.
Do you have a personal goal when it comes to sustainability?
Kylie:My goal is to genuinely practice sustainability in my everyday life through my choices and purchases, especially when it comes to food and clothing.
Yvette:I try to be as truthful as possible, it does take more effort to make sustainable choices especially when time is constrained.
What's one thing you wish everyone knew about sustainability?
Kylie:Sustainability starts with genuine introspection: getting to know yourself and how you can change certain behaviours that may have a net negative effect on the environment or on people.
Yvette: That even small change can make an impact collectively in the long term. If that was well understood then we would be more consistent in making sustainable choices.
How do you integrate sustainability into your lifestyle?
Kylie:I try to support local. That means purchasing items that are handmade by artisans or grown locally. That way, I support local economies and sustain rural livelihoods.
Yvette: I try to source from nearby local communities as well as invest a bit more in sustainable options for waste disposal.
Can you tell us a bit about where you grew up?
Kylie:Unlike Yvette, I don't have strong filial roots in a province. I grew up a city girl in the capital of the Philippines, Metro Manila. That's probably why I'm charmed by rural life and love traveling to the different provinces in the Philippines. It helps ground me but, also, the cultures and lifestyles in different parts of the country really fascinate me.
Yvette: I grew up in Manila but have been blessed to have strong provincial and familial ties. Some of my fondest memories from my childhood are those from our family reunions in our hometown. Because of that, I've learned to appreciate what our local provinces have to offer.
How do you like to start your day?
Kylie:I like to start my day with yoga, meditation and a workout. These activities help energise me but, more importantly, they give me a slice of the day that's truly mine.
Yvette:A double shot of espresso. I've been using a lot of local beans from local roasteries. It also allows me time to set my daily intentions.
What are some of your key wardrobe staples that you constantly rewear?
Kylie:Locally-made items, whether handmade or handwoven, especially shoes and clothes.
Yvette: My staples often consist of those made using handwoven textiles. I especially enjoy using those I've asked our partner seamstresses to make for myself. I also have a few go to pieces that I've relied on for a few years now - these are usually denims and button down tops.
What's one thing you can't live without?
Kylie:I cannot live without my water bottle. It's been so hot in Manila because of summer, and it's imperative to keep hydrated in this weather!
Yvette: I don't think I can leave my house without a take away coffee mug/tumbler. There are days I forget to grab my water jug but never forget my coffee.
What inspired you to create WVN Living?
WVN Living started as a passion project.
In 2016, we both had full time jobs, but felt that we wanted to do something meaningful and impactful. We were inspired by Turkish towels, which moved us to explore our local weavers and weaving traditions.
Our love story with local weaving started with a road trip. After consulting with the Philippine Textile Research Institute, the textile research and development arm of the Department of Science and Technology, we decided to hit the road and see where it would take us. It led us to Bangar, La Union. When we met with the community, we were moved by the weavers' hard work and the beauty of the products. What drove us to start WVN Home (the brand name at that time) was when the weavers talked to us about their concerns that the tradition was dying in their community, because the younger generation is no longer interested in inheriting the tradition.
Since then, we have been going to Bangar and other artisan communities in the Philippines, exploring ways we can support their living traditions and crafts.
What inspires you when creating a new, sustainable collection?
A new collection is usually made up collective inputs over time. We're very collaborative in our design process. No single collection stems from just one individual. We draw inspiration from our partner communities whenever we visit, experiences when we travel locally and internationally, as well as insights from the feedback of our customers.
Where do you go to feel inspired?
Kylie: To feel inspired, I usually like traveling locally, exploring new places and discovering the uniqueness of different artisan communities.
Yvette: Like Kylie, I definitely draw a lot of inspiration from my experience when traveling. I think it's because when we travel, there are more avenues to reflect and be creative. I usually do a bit of crafting to feel inspired or at least to find ways to tap the right side of my brain.
What, to you, is good design?
Yvette:(Something that) stands the test of time.
Kylie:Good design is the harmony of purpose, design aesthetics and function.
Do you have a personal goal when it comes to sustainability?
Kylie:My goal is to genuinely practice sustainability in my everyday life through my choices and purchases, especially when it comes to food and clothing.
Yvette:I try to be as truthful as possible, it does take more effort to make sustainable choices especially when time is constrained.
What's one thing you wish everyone knew about sustainability?
Kylie:Sustainability starts with genuine introspection: getting to know yourself and how you can change certain behaviours that may have a net negative effect on the environment or on people.
Yvette: That even small change can make an impact collectively in the long term. If that was well understood then we would be more consistent in making sustainable choices.
How do you integrate sustainability into your lifestyle?
Kylie:I try to support local. That means purchasing items that are handmade by artisans or grown locally. That way, I support local economies and sustain rural livelihoods.
Yvette: I try to source from nearby local communities as well as invest a bit more in sustainable options for waste disposal.
Can you tell us a bit about where you grew up?
Kylie:Unlike Yvette, I don't have strong filial roots in a province. I grew up a city girl in the capital of the Philippines, Metro Manila. That's probably why I'm charmed by rural life and love traveling to the different provinces in the Philippines. It helps ground me but, also, the cultures and lifestyles in different parts of the country really fascinate me.
Yvette: I grew up in Manila but have been blessed to have strong provincial and familial ties. Some of my fondest memories from my childhood are those from our family reunions in our hometown. Because of that, I've learned to appreciate what our local provinces have to offer.
How do you like to start your day?
Kylie:I like to start my day with yoga, meditation and a workout. These activities help energise me but, more importantly, they give me a slice of the day that's truly mine.
Yvette:A double shot of espresso. I've been using a lot of local beans from local roasteries. It also allows me time to set my daily intentions.
What are some of your key wardrobe staples that you constantly rewear?
Kylie:Locally-made items, whether handmade or handwoven, especially shoes and clothes.
Yvette: My staples often consist of those made using handwoven textiles. I especially enjoy using those I've asked our partner seamstresses to make for myself. I also have a few go to pieces that I've relied on for a few years now - these are usually denims and button down tops.
What's one thing you can't live without?
Kylie:I cannot live without my water bottle. It's been so hot in Manila because of summer, and it's imperative to keep hydrated in this weather!
Yvette: I don't think I can leave my house without a take away coffee mug/tumbler. There are days I forget to grab my water jug but never forget my coffee.
What inspired you to create WVN Living?
WVN Living started as a passion project.
In 2016, we both had full time jobs, but felt that we wanted to do something meaningful and impactful. We were inspired by Turkish towels, which moved us to explore our local weavers and weaving traditions.
Our love story with local weaving started with a road trip. After consulting with the Philippine Textile Research Institute, the textile research and development arm of the Department of Science and Technology, we decided to hit the road and see where it would take us. It led us to Bangar, La Union. When we met with the community, we were moved by the weavers' hard work and the beauty of the products. What drove us to start WVN Home (the brand name at that time) was when the weavers talked to us about their concerns that the tradition was dying in their community, because the younger generation is no longer interested in inheriting the tradition.
Since then, we have been going to Bangar and other artisan communities in the Philippines, exploring ways we can support their living traditions and crafts.
What inspires you when creating a new, sustainable collection?
A new collection is usually made up collective inputs over time. We're very collaborative in our design process. No single collection stems from just one individual. We draw inspiration from our partner communities whenever we visit, experiences when we travel locally and internationally, as well as insights from the feedback of our customers.
Where do you go to feel inspired?
Kylie: To feel inspired, I usually like traveling locally, exploring new places and discovering the uniqueness of different artisan communities.
Yvette: Like Kylie, I definitely draw a lot of inspiration from my experience when traveling. I think it's because when we travel, there are more avenues to reflect and be creative. I usually do a bit of crafting to feel inspired or at least to find ways to tap the right side of my brain.
What, to you, is good design?
Yvette:(Something that) stands the test of time.
Kylie:Good design is the harmony of purpose, design aesthetics and function.
Do you have a personal goal when it comes to sustainability?
Kylie:My goal is to genuinely practice sustainability in my everyday life through my choices and purchases, especially when it comes to food and clothing.
Yvette:I try to be as truthful as possible, it does take more effort to make sustainable choices especially when time is constrained.
What's one thing you wish everyone knew about sustainability?
Kylie:Sustainability starts with genuine introspection: getting to know yourself and how you can change certain behaviours that may have a net negative effect on the environment or on people.
Yvette: That even small change can make an impact collectively in the long term. If that was well understood then we would be more consistent in making sustainable choices.
How do you integrate sustainability into your lifestyle?
Kylie:I try to support local. That means purchasing items that are handmade by artisans or grown locally. That way, I support local economies and sustain rural livelihoods.
Yvette: I try to source from nearby local communities as well as invest a bit more in sustainable options for waste disposal.
Can you tell us a bit about where you grew up?
Kylie:Unlike Yvette, I don't have strong filial roots in a province. I grew up a city girl in the capital of the Philippines, Metro Manila. That's probably why I'm charmed by rural life and love traveling to the different provinces in the Philippines. It helps ground me but, also, the cultures and lifestyles in different parts of the country really fascinate me.
Yvette: I grew up in Manila but have been blessed to have strong provincial and familial ties. Some of my fondest memories from my childhood are those from our family reunions in our hometown. Because of that, I've learned to appreciate what our local provinces have to offer.
How do you like to start your day?
Kylie:I like to start my day with yoga, meditation and a workout. These activities help energise me but, more importantly, they give me a slice of the day that's truly mine.
Yvette:A double shot of espresso. I've been using a lot of local beans from local roasteries. It also allows me time to set my daily intentions.
What are some of your key wardrobe staples that you constantly rewear?
Kylie:Locally-made items, whether handmade or handwoven, especially shoes and clothes.
Yvette: My staples often consist of those made using handwoven textiles. I especially enjoy using those I've asked our partner seamstresses to make for myself. I also have a few go to pieces that I've relied on for a few years now - these are usually denims and button down tops.
What's one thing you can't live without?
Kylie:I cannot live without my water bottle. It's been so hot in Manila because of summer, and it's imperative to keep hydrated in this weather!
Yvette: I don't think I can leave my house without a take away coffee mug/tumbler. There are days I forget to grab my water jug but never forget my coffee.
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