Earth Friends

S02E06: Threading Through NYFW with Indigenous Filipino Weaves


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Before 2022 ends, we have one last episode in the season for you! The beauty of being able to source things from earth. When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind. Lydia Querian, founder of the Daily Malong, shares her experience in her journey to her Filipino roots through indigenous Filipino weaves! Tune in to hear  about her experience at NY Fashion Week '22 and how a culture’s shared history, traditional weaves, and slow fashion can solve the problems of tomorrow.


00:49 - What impacted Lydia this week?

03:04 - The Daily Malong origin story

06:57 - How did the audience in NYFW receive the designs?

07:54 - Lydia’s take on how the mission of preserving culture relates to sustainability

10:15 - How do the indigenous people pass on the tradition to the younger generation?

13:45 - What are commonly heard misconceptions about Filipino culture?

26:34 - How can we turn this world around? 

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