About Us
Our Story
Women-to-Empower-Women!
Madame PH Crafts and Couture concept started in 2020 using local fabric in the Philippines. Having a team of motherly energy, our ready-to-wear clothes are hand-sewn at home in a few batches made by WOMEN-TO-EMPOWER-WOMEN! Due to market demand, we transition our product offerings and services from accepting made-to-order clothing in bulk orders to crafting eco-friendly adornment, custom jewelry, multi-purpose crafts, artisanal soaps, curated gifts, and souvenirs that are personalized for all ages, catering the event, retail, and hospitality industry nationwide.
The brand name “MADAME” was coined from the namesake of a great-grandmother. In the early 80’s, Madame Cornelia is a primary teacher of English, Science, Latin-Spanish Language, and Home Arts & Crafts. Post-retirement from the teaching profession, she builds a rustic, garden-inspired villa to continue teaching and giving back to the local community. Her trainees are mothers and children, tourists, and foreigners of diverse cultures, whom she fondly welcomes to her creative space not only for learning Filipino culture and artistry but also for inspiring people to have a sustainable livelihood through handcrafted products such as clothing, multi-purpose home crafts, and making natural beauty essentials, which select ingredients are freshly hand-picked from her garden and repurposed materials. Later in life, she named her passion project MADAME CORNELIA DE LOCAL APPAREL TRADING & HOME TRAINING. Madame Cornelia is the epitome of pragmatic arts and life-long learning fueled by generosity, mindfulness, love, and kindness. She’s a timeless figure in making things happen because WOMEN CAN DO ANYTHING!
To date, we aim to provide sustainable local artistry and handcrafted elegance made accessible to everyone, having options from wallet-friendly prices to exclusive and premium offerings—–providing you with a grounded luxury experience and a feeling of home-like touch of Filipino warmth, creativity, and grace.
Owner Story
Meet the Founder
MARJIEL GONO-APACIBLE, RN, CDM, CEMP
Brand Owner & Founder
A Registered Nurse, Certified Digital Marketer (CDM), Certified Entrepreneurial Management Practitioner (CEMP), and an Independent Marketing, Training, and Program Consultant in hospitality, wellness, customer service, learning, and training space in private and government sectors, respectively.
Marjiel started her career as an ESL Teacher & Program Coordinator for Korean & Japanese nationals in the primary and secondary level students. Part of her role is creating programs and camp-based events to introduce Philippine Culture & Hospitality to foreign nationals. It paved the way for her to have the opportunity to work in luxury hotel brands and consulting projects here and abroad such as Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and China.
To date, she advocates social-driven enterprise to promote Filipino craftsmanship, support local artisans, responsible tourism, and empower women through creative skills training in handcrafted arts and crafts, while having a deep appreciation and value for dressing up aimed for success and happiness.
WOMEN CAN DO ANYTHING, the MADAME way!
Owner Story
Meet the Founder
MARJIEL GONO-APACIBLE, RN, CDM, CEMP
Brand Owner & Founder
A Registered Nurse, Certified Digital Marketer (CDM), Certified Entrepreneurial Management Practitioner (CEMP), and an Independent Marketing, Training, and Program Consultant in hospitality, wellness, customer service, learning, and training space in private and government sectors, respectively.
Marjiel started her career as an ESL Teacher & Program Coordinator for Korean & Japanese nationals in the primary and secondary level students. Part of her role is creating programs and camp-based events to introduce Philippine Culture & Hospitality to foreign nationals. It paved the way for her to have the opportunity to work in luxury hotel brands and consulting projects here and abroad such as Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and China.
To date, she advocates social-driven enterprise to promote Filipino craftsmanship, support local artisans, responsible tourism, and empower women through creative skills training in handcrafted arts and crafts, while having a deep appreciation and value for dressing up aimed for success and happiness.
WOMEN CAN DO ANYTHING, the MADAME way!
Mission
To elevate the style crafted for YOU! GAWANG PINOY, GALING NG PINOY!
Vision
To captivate the global market with excellent customer experience, innovatively and stylishly.