Goldworld has always been more than just a clothing brand—it’s a platform for creativity, culture, and self-expression. Now, with Fantasia Bakteria, co-founder Elijah Contillo is pushing the boundaries further, crafting a world that is raw, unfiltered, and intentionally disruptive.
Fantasia Bakteria is not just an extension of Goldworld—it’s an entirely new space designed for collaboration and artistic freedom. Elijah explained to Peanut Gallery News:
“It’s another platform or alternative world where we can involve as many people as possible and create freely.”
While it carries Goldworld’s DNA, Fantasia Bakteria exists in its own lane, challenging creative norms. The name itself is a contradiction.
Fantasia represents imagination, beauty, and limitless possibilities, while Bakteria symbolizes something uncontrollable, something that spreads and disrupts. Together, they form the perfect balance—order within chaos, creativity within rebellion.
Breaking the Mold: Aesthetic Disruption
Fantasia Bakteria isn’t about trends—it’s about rewriting them. The aesthetic draws from early 2000s nostalgia, internet glitches, bold colors, and raw creative energy. Imperfection is intentional. Elijah continued:
“We’re just having fun, creating an alternative space,. We want to introduce a glitch into the looping world of subcultures.”
More than fashion, Fantasia Bakteria embodies a distinct identity—a rejection of constraints and a commitment to pushing creative boundaries. It exists outside the mainstream, offering a space where anything is possible.
Glitch Glamour: Redefining the Runway
Fantasia Bakteria’s Glitch Glamour Show was a statement in itself. Elijah describes:
“A glitch is the unexpected. Glamour is how you navigate it—with confidence, with composure, with individuality.”
The show spotlighted a strong feminine presence, a deliberate tribute to the women in Elijah’s life—his mother, sister, and close friends. More than just a fashion showcase, it was a space where women could express themselves freely, beyond the rigid expectations of traditional runways.
He reflects,
“It wasn’t just a show—it was an experience.”
Choosing Kalawakan Spacetime as the venue was intentional. More than just an art gallery, it’s a space that challenges creative conventions.
“Nobody typically holds a runway show in an art gallery, but for us, it made perfect sense.”
By merging fashion with contemporary art, Fantasia Bakteria is redefining how creative expression is presented and experienced.
What’s Next for Fantasia Bakteria?
Fantasia Bakteria is deeply connected to Goldworld’s Fashion Epidemia, an ongoing exploration of subcultures and self-expression. But is it here to stay? That remains to be seen. Elijah says:
“We’ll see. Words create expectations, but I’d rather let the work speak for itself. At the core, this is about intent. Fantasia Bakteria is our Escape Plan—a way to carve out our own space in the creative world. It’s personal, yet open to everyone.”
With Fantasia Bakteria, Elijah Contillo isn’t just designing fashion—he’s creating something new entirely. And for those paying attention, he leaves one final statement:
Breakdowns lead to breakthroughs. Witness greatness.
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