And returned to Manila to build the family bag brand, ARANAZ. Her sound social philosophy aims to “de-ethnicize the ethnic” with the use of indigenous and eco-friendly materials sourced from the Philippines. Apart from being a socially-conscious designer, Amina also juggles being a mother of three with teaching— she is one of the co-founders of School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA), where she promotes her advocacy on “fashion entrepreneurship” and encourages young individuals to dream big and build their own businesses early on.