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See The Star-Studded Shows And Collections At Bench Fashion Week S/S 2026

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<p><strong>Bench Fashion Week</strong> Spring/Summer 2026 kicked off their first season of the year as a definitive fashion moment. The event featured a mix of iconic designer pieces and stylish ready-to-wear pieces from Bench&#x27;s brands, showcasing elevated fashion for every occasion. Here’s why the buzz around Bench Fashion Week continues. </p><div><br/></div><p>Day 1 kicked off by setting the vibes of summer through the swimwear collection of <strong>La Vie En Rose</strong>, Y2K-inspired pieces and the Monchhichi collabroation of <strong>Cotton On</strong>, camera-ready statement pieces from<strong> Urban Revivo</strong>, and K-fashion-approved looks from <strong>8Seconds</strong>.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776835543612LVR 13.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836116201COTTON ON 18.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17768357340038Seconds 14.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776835751224Emma Tiglao UR.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><p>The excitement continued as three emerging designers took center stage. <strong>Steph Verano</strong>’s &quot;Airhart&quot; celebrated the freedom of flight with silhouettes built for movement. While <strong>Karl Nadales </strong>brought a sharper edge with &quot;Meet Me At Shinjuku Station,&quot; featuring precise, brooding tailoring. In a beautiful contrast, <strong>Peach Garde</strong>’s &quot;Paddy’strian&quot; closed the set, using tactile fabrics to echo the soulful rhythm of the rice fields in Capiz.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836029203STEPH 13.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836044723NADALE 4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836101320PEACH 1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span>Day 2 was a breathtaking cultural moment titled “Thread of Dreams,” a gala celebrating 70 years of Philippine-Japan relations through fashion collections that blended both cultures. <strong>Rhett Eala</strong> merged Filipino design with Japanese textiles to create avant-garde silhouettes, describing his process as &quot;using 100-year-old fabrics as a canvas.&quot; <strong>Jaggy Glarino </strong>made a vibrant return by &quot;weaving together authentic Japanese Kimono fabrics with indigenous T’boli elements,&quot; stating, &quot;I am back to tell my story again.&quot; Finally, <strong>Joey Samson</strong> delivered a soulful collection blending the stories of Una Bulaqueña and O Sei San, using deconstructed pieces and dramatic Japanese umbrellas to capture the shared heritage of both nations.</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836385940Rhett Eala 4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836404141JAGGY 13.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836417202JOEY SAMSON 5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><p>Day 3 concluded the week with a high-energy, star-studded finale that showcased the ultimate Bench Fashion Week experience. <strong>Kashieca </strong>set a sophisticated tone with luxurious, soft-feminine silhouettes, while<strong> HUMAN x MIMAAAAAAW</strong> brought a touch with feline-inspired prints worn by Angelica Cruz and Sophia Pablo. <strong>BENCH</strong> then redefined everydaywear through elevated staples, modeled by a powerhouse lineup that included Joshua Garcia, David Licauco, Kai Montinola, JMFyang, and FranSeth. To top it all off, <strong>Bench Body</strong> turned up the heat with Michelle Dy, Chelsea Manalo, and the Miss Universe Philippines candidates, ending the season with a bold and unforgettable celebration of style.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836736539ARTBOARD 1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836766819ARTBOARD 2A.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836779320ARTBOARD 3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836789800ARTBOARD 6.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836805421ARTBOARD 2AA.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1776836816441ARTBOARD 4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo Courtesy of Bench</span></span></span></div><p>By blending heritage, high-fashion design, and everyday style, Bench Fashion Week S/S 2026 once again proved to be the ultimate destination for Philippine fashion and a true cultural landmark.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Read more fashion moments on Metro.Style</em></div>

<p>From the work of the country's emerging and esteemed Filipino fashion designers to a star-studded fashion spectacle, here are the highlights of Bench Fashion Week S/S 2026.</p>

From the work of the country's emerging and esteemed Filipino fashion designers to a star-studded fashion spectacle, here are the highlights of Bench Fashion Week S/S 2026.

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Updated April 22, 2026 03:14 PM PHT

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