See The Highlights from Bench Fashion Week Holiday ‘24
From luxurious beachwear to traveling back to the past decades, the 3-day event was filled with fun and creativity.
Bench Fashion Week Holiday 2024 presented an array of designers who captured the essence of style and creativity. This season, the featured designers like R'Bonney Nola, Antonina, Bon Hansen, Anthony Ramirez, Chito Vijandre and more, along with Bench group brands like Cotton On, Urban Revivo, and Kashieca by Rhett Eala, showcased their role in fashion innovation with collections that ranged from sustainable to striking avant-garde pieces. The runway offered a new perspective on shaping the future of fashion, emphasizing bold colors, dynamic silhouettes, prints, and intricate textures—and the shows are a lot of fun!
The audience was captivated by the craftsmanship on display, as the collections redefined seasonal style, blending layers and innovative designs on what fashion represents. The event not only celebrated creativity but also highlighted the ability of local designers to present their collections on an international scale.
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R'bonney Nola
Bench Fashion Week started with a sustainable collection by R’Bonney Nola titled ‘How to Survive on Land and Sea,’ which paid homage to her Filipino and American heritage.
R'bonney Nola
The collection contrasted streetwear and luxurious beachwear elements, highlighting pieces such as the seashells she collected from her trips.
R'bonney Nola
Although a play of fabrics can be challenging, this collection has surpassed expectations, leaving a lasting impression with her first debut collection in the country.
Kashieca by Rhett Eala
Rhett’s collection featured wearable timeless looks with a neutral palette, perfect for the everyday Filipina.
Kashieca by Rhett Eala
The pieces play with feminine silhouettes, displaying an array of textures and prints that can be worn as casual or formalwear.
Kashieca by Rhett Eala
This all-black look features a fitted black top, contrasting with a voluminous tulle skirt, striking a balance of sophistication and drama, adding a touch of glamour with a pair of gloves.
Anthony Ramirez
Closing Day 1 with a banger was Anthony Ramirez as he presents his ‘Bōryokudan’ collection, inspired by the ‘90s Japanese gangsters.
Anthony Ramirez
His visually striking silhouettes featured different cuts and silhouettes, blending streetwear pieces with sophisticated tailoring and bold colors.
Cotton On
From country club to schoolboy looks, the collection certainly mastered layered looks.
Cotton On
The refreshing look consisted of lightweight fabrics perfect for brunch with the girls.
Cotton On
This perfectly cohesive look consists of wardrobe must-haves, perfect for mixing and matching.
Human x Jenni
Entering the technological cosmic streetwear with the ‘‘Chapter 2 Universe H’ collection, inspired by AI technology and deep fakes where humans are plugged into a simulated universe.
Human x Jenni
The pieces were more experimental as bold prints, edgy cuts, and a vivid palette make a strong statement on the runway.
Human x Jenni
This look consists of a neon gray crop top paired with jaw-string joggers putting a twist to the classic ones and finished off with silver gloves giving off the space alien vibe.
Bon Hansen
The ‘Pagkatao’ collection celebrates Bon’s identity with a Filipino traditional clothing twist where he took inspiration from one of the films he watched growing up Markova: Comfort Gay.
Bon Hansen
Balancing masculine and feminine elements, in this collection for the show, he decided to go out of his comfort zone in adding color to his neutral aesthetic.
Bon Hansen
With that, Bon placed a hint of color on the blazer, layered on top of a lace skirt, and finishes it off with a hat.
Antonina
Antonina’s ‘I DON’T’ collection displays her vulnerable side beyond her comfort zone through an imaginary wedding that she will never have.
Antonina
This collection follows intricately detailed, textured, and ethereal designs that exude timeless elegance and offer statement and enchanting looks.
Antonina
This look embodies the modern woman with an approach to power dressing, featuring an oversized structured blazer and matching wide-leg trousers with the grey adding a touch of elegance with the silhouette adding a bold statement.
Urban Revivo
Head to your next adventure in style with Urban Revivo’s collection of classic outdoor clothing blending fashion with functionality.
Urban Revivo
Whether it’s for going around the city or to your next travel destination, these durable pieces and timeless designs, bring out the best in everyone while staying comfortable.
Urban Revivo
This sleek and minimalistic look features a sleeveless button-up top paired with a denim skirt with a low slit adding flair and adding movement to the skirt with this simple outfit.
Chito Vijandre
‘The Dawn of a New Age’ traveled us back to the ‘60s and ‘70s with a futuristic take.
Chito Vijandre
With its lively color, party fever elements, and ethnic influences, Chito turned the last day of the event into a runway party.
Chito Vijandre
Consisting of bold textures, prints, and colors, this look consists of a floral top with exaggerated shoulders, paired with a lace skirt. Several accessories such as the choker and headpiece, enhance the look with a dramatic, artistic vibe, making each piece stand out on the runway.
Article by Syra Victoria G. Garcia
Photo Courtesy of Bench
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