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BYS Fashion Week: All The Looks We Loved From Every Show

BYS Fashion Week: All The Looks We Loved From Every Show

Metro.Style Team

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Updated Oct 22, 2024 10:48 AM PHT

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Last week, a storm began to brew. Of great power and energy, it surely did not go unheard of. With a hustle and bustle that took people out of their homes and around the streets of Manila, it was an energetic phenomenon that lit up the Metro with a kind of spectacle that only comes seasonally. As guests dressed in their best, flocking to the next venue, dodging the city traffic,—in a busy, but nonetheless fashionable manner—all this was done in the name of Philippine fashion’s biggest event: BYS Fashion Week.

Held annually since 2022, BYS Fashion Week (BYSFW) has been putting Philippine talent on the local fashion centerstage.

Since 2022, BYS has been hosting its own rendition of a Manila Fashion Week. A celebration of Philippine fashion, it has brought together a host of talents who are currently shaping the definitions of style in the Filipino context. From October 10th to the 13th, BYSFW (under the creative direction of John Lozano) opened several runways across cities in the Metro, bringing to stage its notable list of designers: Patty Ang, Rajo Laurel, Rik Rasos of Proudrace, Russell Villafuerte, Charlotte Folk, Iñigo, Kristine Ordinario, Mikayl Trinidad of Monohomme, Jaz Cerezo, and Martin Bautista.


BYSFW officially began at sunset. As the sky dimmed and the lights were lit, Patty Ang opened the four-day event by the gardens of the Ayala Triangle with a collection that made the word “elegant” wearable with a feminine versatility. With a color palette akin to a landscape at sunset, the show made for a warm welcome to BYSFW goers. As day turned to night, guests headed over to Rajo Laurel’s Rajoman runway debut walked by muses Donny Pangilinan and Nadine Lustre. A deeply personal show, Rajo presented his redefinition of menswear: future-forward and, also, boldly genderless.

Metro joined the designers backstage to get a closer glimpse into each collection, featuring the glam from BYS.

As day two came, the next show on guests’ invites was Rik Rasos’ Proudrace with his distinctive, made-you-look-twice creations that offered a presentation of fun oddities and unexpected twists. A day of streetwear, following up was Russell Villafuerte who created a jungle of chic with his ingenious Strongvillage creations that elevated modern street style with his commitment to upcycling.

In just four days, Manila saw a wave of new creations that are currently reshaping Philippine fashion.

Still on a fashion week high, day three began on a take-off at Charlotte Folk’s jet-set runway. On-the-go and stylish, the collection was presented on a terminal graced with performances by James Reid and G-Force. Over at Whitespace Manila, another special show took place as Young Designers debuted a tri-part presentation featuring the emerging visions of Mikayl Trinidad, Kristine Ordinario, and Iñigo. Much like the show’s name itself, the runway was filled with a youthful enthusiasm in the presence of these designers’ fresh, creative visions.

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Time moved quickly as day four came to close the week of fashion. In the afternoon, Jaz Cerezo made her first solo runway debut with a collection that highlighted her mastery of elegance and the art of draping. Setting with the sun, the show concluded with an appearance from beauty queens Michelle Dee, Christi McGarry, Nicole Cordoves, and Fuschia Ravena—setting a picturesque finale in looks that mirrored the mythological muses. Finally, for the grand finale, guests crossed back over to Makati City where the last show of the week took place. Highly anticipated and highly regarded, Martin Bautista closed BYSFW with a presentation of paradise. In a parade of vibrant colors and beautifully draped pieces, fashion week ended with a rejuvenating atmosphere of joy knowing that the future of Philippine fashion is in good hands.

- Patty Ang opened BYSFW with a collection characterized by “refreshing hues and chic silhouettes”.

- Models walked out in flowing fabrics, intricately beaded drapes, and a color palette akin to a landscape at sunset.

- Patty’s designs are an elevation of womenswear staples. Adding an extra touch to classic pieces like the black dress.

- Signature to Patty, the collection features ostrich feathers detailed upon intricate surfaces.

- Patty’s designs epitomize the merging of feminine style with classic elegance.

- BYSFW’s second show brought Rajo Laurel to the centerstage once again. This time, for his first all-menswear collection for Rajoman.

- Walked by Donny Pangilinan, Rajo Laurel’s vision of menswear is future-forward: personal, vulnerable, and genderless.

- Rajo explores new fabric innovations, adding his own twist to native Philippine textiles such as the piña, raw linen, and raffia.

- Nadine Lustre is Rajoman, as dubbed by the designer himself. The muse sported an androgynous look much to the collection ethos of gender exploration.

- To the tune of ABC’s Be Near Me, the collection was reflective of Rajo’s stories of the past and the experiences that have shaped him as a man.

- BYSFW day two started off strong with Proudrace’s bold, made-you-look-twice designs.

- Creative director Rik Rasos’ style has an oddity to it that makes it highly distinctive, yet fun.

- Entitled “From Proudrace with Love”, the collection did not fall short of prints, layers, and unexpected twists.

- True to the character of streetwear, each look in the collection held a bold personality.

- Dedicated to his aunt, Rik embedded nostalgia to his Proudrace vision of modern streetwear.

- For the second show of the day, Russell Villafuerte and his brand Strongvillage brought a jungle of chic to the CCP Blackbox.

- With an abundance of strong looks and animal prints, the collection was a presentation of boldness and strength.

- Russell’s DNA behind Strongvillage revolves around the mergence of upcycling and modern streetwear.

- Russell’s muses ALAMAT gave a special performance donning pieces from the collection.

- Closing day two of BYSFW, Russell’s show was also a celebration of his fifteen years in fashion.

- Day three took off in style with the likes of LA Aguinaldo walking down the airport set of Charlotte Folk.

- The collection embodied on-the-go style, blending comfortable basics with sleek, clean pieces.

- James Reid made a special appearance dressed in Charlotte Folk, alongside G-Force.

- Drag Race Philippines’ Minty Fresh donned another one of Charlotte Folk’s leather ensembles.

- Beyond this collection, Charlotte Folk has played quite a part in defining urban Philippine style.

- The next show of the day was Young Designers. A 3-in-1 presentation opened with Mikayl Trinidad’s Monohomme.

- Monohomme’s latest vision for streetwear took audiences into a garden of butterflies and florals — symbols of softness that complemented the strength of the denim surfaces.

- Models walked the runway in various shades of leather suits and sets.

- As an ode to the designer’s grandmother, the collection featured a variety of intricate lace, floral, and 3D appliqués.

- Mikayl pushed boundaries as he merged men’s and women’s fashion, resulting in a beautiful blend of delicate yet bold creations.

- Kristine Ordinario was the next designer to grace the tri-part show. With a collection inspired by Medusa, each piece embodied an empowering boldness.

- In suede and in leather, Kristine’s designs birthed a collection that dressed both men and women.

- Muses of the show included Chesca Montano and Drag Race Philippines’ Yudi Pota and MYX Chanel.

- Take a closer look: Kristine’s designs were intricately detailed with metals and laces.

- Captivating, strong, and bold. Kristine’s gave an empowering presentation.

- As the last designer of the show, Iñigo ended the night with energy, making “Statements Along the Alleys”.

- Quick-paced and filled with energetic pieces, Iñigo’s presentation reflected the urban dynamism of his designs.

- Muse Issa Pressman walked fiercely down the runway in a black-and-white cut-out look.

- Iñigo’s designs were meticulously pieced together with silver hardware, cutouts, and fringes.

- With Iñigo and the rest of the Young Designers, BYSFW day three ended with a burst of energy.

- The final day of BYSFW opened with grace as Jaz Cerezo presented her first solo runway show.

- Classic silhouettes were fashioned with shimmering fabrics, intricate drapes, and clean cuts.

- The ease and flow of Jaz’s designs brought life to the runway. Moving along with each step the models took.

- There was a minimalism to Jaz’s designs that brought an air of elegance to stage.

- For the finale, Philippine beauty queens closed the runway in their sculptural Jaz Cerezo creations, resembling the mythological muses.

- As the final designer of BYSFW, Martin Bautista closed the week by bringing his audience on a tropical holiday.

- Minimalist yet lively, each of Martin’s pieces were punctuated thoughtfully with beautiful details.

- Like a vacation in paradise, each piece was draped breezily, accentuating forms and breathing in life with a vibrant palette.

- Martin’s parade of colors marked the beginning of his new era as a designer.

- Martin culminated BYSFW beautifully as Filipino talent was put on the spotlight.


Article written by Mavi Sulangi

Photo Courtesy of BYS Fashion Week


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