Day 1: la Vie en Rose - Bench Fashion Week started with la Vie en Rose’s strong yet alluring collection modeled by fierce and empowered looking women.
Day 1: la Vie en Rose - The collection consisted of a variety of swimwear looks, which had a number of silhouettes and colors that are sure to cater to any summer girl.
Day 1: Kashieca by Rhett Eala - The Kashieca by Rhett Eala was everything you would hope it to be. Not only were the elegant and laidback designs perfect for the everyday Filipina, but the collection also showed a day to night transition from light weight fabrics to more structured contours.
Day 1: Kashieca by Rhett Eala - With its array of textures, colors, and patterns, the looks from this show are definitely wardrobe must-haves.
Day 1: Jo Ann Bitagcol - Jo Ann Bitagcol presented her debut runway collection on Day 1 of BFWSS24. Each piece from the designer’s collection gave a nod to Philippine culture.
Day 1: Jo Ann Bitagcol - The looks created had a beautiful unity of traditional Filipino culture and contemporary fashion. The color palette, choice of fabric combination, and varying prints surely elevated the entire collection.
Day 1: Gabbie Sarenas - This single-toned collection by Gabbie Sarenas entitled 'Tanan' brought out the inner beauty and glow of each person wearing her works. The entire collection gave off a feeling of ethereal nostalgia spilling out of clean modern and well-polished lines.
Day 1: Gabbie Sarenas - Her ability to transcend a single color and continue to maintain the wonder in the eyes of the audience is truly remarkable.
Day 2: Cotton On - BFW Day 2 kicked off with Cotton On’s fresh looks filled with life. The collection carried the narrative of a stylish group of friends having fun.
Day 2: Cotton On - From streetwear to beachy looks to fun floral dresses, this runway show certainly had it all.
Day 2: Human - The Summer Graffiti collection of Human began with singer Al James and a playful entrance of a model riding a scooter. The models walked down to the live singing as they sported graphic tees and sweaters, various edgy hats, and even chained spray paint bottles to look like bags.
Day 2: Human - This collection brought to life the animated personality of graffiti we see daily sprawled across city walls.
Day 2: Le Ngok - Le Ngok by Carla Zhang’s 'There’s Nothing Wrong' collection sent chills down the runway as the eccentric pieces were shown through a performance by the models and a solo contemporary dance number.
Day 2: Le Ngok - The pieces and models beautifully allowed the audience to transition with the collection from feelings of uncertainty to the thought of a new morning filled with hope.
Day 2: Nicolò - Nicolò marvelously curated a collection that showed off his artistic expression and excellent understanding of garment construction.
Day 2: Nicolò - His looks entitled Collection 3: Pick Me thoughtfully brought together orchid details and utilitarian silhouettes in a way that has not really been seen before. Nicolò truly executed the conceptual foundation of his collection, which was to portray the journey of self-acceptance.
Day 3: Joey Samson - Joey Samson’s Secret Garden collection had a bewitching aura to it that made the audience feel as though they were in a different time and place.
Day 3: Joey Samson - The famous garment surgeon continued to show us how excellent he is at his craft with how perfect the lines, tailoring, and cuts of his pieces were. From fitted to exaggerated forms, Joey Samson can do it all.
Day 3: Urban Revivo - URBAN REVIVO gave us amazing modern looks with their Western-inspired collection. The brand hit the mark when it came to creating looks that had a Western touch to it while still being great options for walking around a modern city.
Day 3: Urban Revivo - Their take on this concept was applaudable and we can’t wait to see how people wear them this summer.
Day 3: Bench - To end the weekend strong, the models walked down the runway wearing the BENCH Summer 2024 Collection.
Day 3: Bench - The collection embodied everything you need for the summer from casual clothes, night time looks, and fits meant for the beach and poolside. Each look reminded us how youthful we become when summer arrives.