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These 12 Filipino Fashion Designers Are In Milan For Fashion Week

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The FASHIONPhilippines Milan Mentorship Program 2025 concluded with a three-day exhibition at Fondazione Sozzani in Milan from September 23 to 25. Organized by CITEM, DOST-PTRI, the Philippine Fashion Coalition, and LIT Fashion Consultancy, the initiative coincided with Milan Fashion Week S/S 2026 and placed Filipino designers before an international audience.<div> </div>Twelve designers were selected to present collections spanning jewelry, womenswear, menswear, and accessories. Each explored Filipino identity through material choices, construction, and form.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758872667690Adam Pereyra Grand Kaluwa Choker.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Adam Pereyra</div>Adam Pereyra presented jewelry that revisited traditional Philippine craftsmanship. By adapting heirloom-inspired techniques, he created pieces designed for contemporary wear.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758872815814bagasaostudios_1757556600_3718964523560068346_1695044321.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Bagasao</div>Joseph Bagasao (Bagasáo) focused on minimalism, presenting clothing that highlighted wearability and straightforward lines.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758872842675Bitagcol 1.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Bitagcol</div>Jo Ann Bitagcol (Bitagcol) introduced clothing with Filipino prints and embroidery, presenting cultural silhouettes that could adapt to different occasions.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758872879817Calli 3.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Calli</div>Theresa Nepomuceno (Calli) presented luxury handbags made with ethically sourced raw materials that combined heritage influences with clean, modern structures.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758872924256carljancruz_1758081600_3723381059754266562_434256572.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Carl Jan Cruz</div>Carl Jan Cruz treated clothing as an ongoing study of Filipino identity, showing vibrant garments that connected references from past and present.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758873968040Screenshot 2025-09-26 160530.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Ched Studio</div>Ched Dalogaog (Ched Studio) applied traditional textiles and embroidery to clothing, using local techniques within sharper silhouettes.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758874391315idyllicsummers_1752632637_3677671577673656423_19827724874.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Idyllic Summers</div>Steffi Cua (Idyllic Summers) collaborated with artisans and visual artists to create clothing with sustainable practices, featuring flowy pieces that carried a tropical aesthetic.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758874446934lorico_official_1740033431_3571981778896769192_1761401942.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Lorico</div>Jerome Lorico (Lorico) introduced knitwear made from Philippine fiber piña, combining local materials with artisanal methods.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758874470736Renz Reyes 2.JPG" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Renz Reyes</div>Renz Edward Reyes (Renz Reyes) balanced tailoring with embroidery, producing womenswear that placed functional cuts alongside hand-finished details.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758874566974pinagtagpi_1757498402_3718488569502906837_1211459208.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Tagpi</div>Gabby Garcia (Tagpi) combined regional textiles with embellishments and mixed fibers to create clothing that reflected cultural intersections.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758874707574iamthianrodriguez_1756559531_3710612752604664244_5795825919.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Thian Rodriguez</div>Christian Rodriguez (Thian Rodriguez) showed clothing that emphasized streetwear, using leather and metal accents to construct bold silhouettes.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1758874737293Vania Romoff 4.JPG" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>Vania Romoff</div>Vania Romoff presented womenswear that focused on feminine silhouettes, combining refined shapes to highlight her signature approach to design.<div> </div>A unifying element across all collections was the use of Filipino Innovation Textiles (FIT), developed by PTRI. Designers incorporated fibers from abaca, pineapple, banana, and bamboo, proving that local materials can thrive on a global stage. Many also collaborated with artists to root their garments and accessories in cultural storytelling.<div> </div>By the exhibition’s close, Filipino designers had made a strong impression in Milan. The collections demonstrated that fashion can hold culture, heritage, and innovation in equal measure. The success of the program highlighted that the next chapter of global fashion will not only include Filipino voices but will also be enriched by them.

During the three-day exhibition at Fondazione Sozzani, twelve Filipino designers unveiled collections that echoed heritage, innovation, and identity, coinciding with Milan Fashion Week S/S 2026.

During the three-day exhibition at Fondazione Sozzani, twelve Filipino designers unveiled collections that echoed heritage, innovation, and identity, coinciding with Milan Fashion Week S/S 2026.

These 12 Filipino Fashion Designers Just Showcased In Milan Fashion Week

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These 12 Filipino Fashion Designers Just Showcased In Milan Fashion Week

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Published Sep 26, 2025 05:00 PM PHT

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Updated Sep 26, 2025 05:05 PM PHT

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