Josip Tumapa — Selected Press & Media Features
By josip tumapa fashion design
September 30, 2026
Josip Tumapa and Josip Tumapa Design have been featured in fashion, design, culture, and lifestyle publications in the Philippines and internationally. This selection includes editorial features on Josip Tumapa and her work, publications showcasing her designs and professional activity, as well as articles written by Josip Tumapa and the studio team about Barong Tagalog, Filipiniana, traditional Filipino craftsmanship, and contemporary Filipino fashion.
Website: Garland Magazine
Article: What Survives Fast Fashion: Hand Embroidery for the Barong Tagalog
An article by Josip Tumapa and Anton Dvoryadkin on hand embroidery, calado, and the preservation of traditional Barong Tagalog craftsmanship.
Website: Philstar
Article: Passion for Fashion
A profile of Josip Estolloso Tumapa, her early career, and her approach to fashion.
Website: BusinessWorld Online / The Philippine STAR
Article: Making a Difference Through Fashion, One Suit at a Time
An article about Filipino designers, including Josip Tumapa, who produced PPE for healthcare workers during the pandemic.
Website: Positively Filipino
Article: Barong and Filipiniana: A Foreigner’s Altered Impression
A personal perspective on Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana shaped by exposure to Josip Tumapa’s designs and contemporary Filipino fashion.
Website: Couture Troopers
Article: Avant-Garde Filipiniana by Josip Tumapa, Reconstructed in Light and Motion
An editorial feature on Josip Tumapa’s Constructed Light collection, exploring Filipiniana through construction, material, and movement.
Website: The Global Filipino Magazine
Article: Why Filipiniana Never Went Out of Style
An article on the continuing evolution of Filipiniana, featuring designs by Josip Tumapa.
Website: The Fox Magazine
Article: Gold Filipiniana Terno by Josip Tumapa
A fashion feature on a gold Filipiniana terno by designer Josip Tumapa.
Website: Dave’s Travel Corner
Article: Barong Tagalog Beyond the Formal Shirt
An article about the Barong Tagalog, piña fabrics, traditional handwork, and designs by Josip Tumapa.