About Us

About Cambio & Co.

Fair Trade. Fashion. philippines.

Cambio & Co. is on a mission to change how business is done and how people shop. We showcase contemporary, conscious fashion made with Filipino soul - all designed and handcrafted in the Philippines by talented Filipino artisans.

By connecting you to our community of entrepreneurs and artisans, we allow them to finally access a global market, and you an opportunity to make an impact through how you purchase. Together, we’re building a community of conscious consumers passionate about making business better and sharing the Filipino story.

Empowerment is you

Our Commitment

LOCAL EMPOWERMENT
Our pieces are designed locally and made by small community artisans in the Philippines, many of whom have been practicing their craft for generations. Even our materials are locally sourced as much as possible.

ETHICAL PRODUCTION
We believe in fair employment, dignified working conditions, and minimizing negative environmental impact. Our goal is to allow our artisans to become self-sufficient by empowering them economically and socially.

RESPECT FOR CULTURE
We aim to preserve Filipino culture by fusing modern designs with Indigenous traditions, while maintaining the integrity of the craft and community from which it came.

Our Story

After a fateful volunteer experience, Gelaine and Jérôme fell in love with the idea of business for social good (and fell for each other, too). After university, the two landed corporate jobs and slowly began to watch their happiness fade. Lacking purpose and drive from their day jobs, where people and the planet never seemed to be the priority, the two decided something needed to change.

As a Filipina from Bulacan, Gelaine had grown up in Toronto missing a vital piece of her identity and felt a need to explore her culture. As her soul search began, so did their travels to the Philippines.

In 2013, Gelaine returned home for the first time and Jérôme came with her. The trip refueled them as they discovered communities of ethical businesses run by young entrepreneurs, combating issues like poverty and inequality. These young people were changing the way business operates - business for good - and no one knew about it.

With a mission to showcase the goodness being fostered within the islands, the two created an online directory, ChooseSocial.PH, to help people discover socially conscious businesses in the Philippines. For two years, they dedicated evenings and weekends to their passion project. Although it was just a hobby at the time, people from all over the world began to take notice. As the inquiries came in, their vision to support Filipino businesses became more clear.

They quit their jobs, took a leap, and Cambio & Co. was born.