Russell Villafuerte - Russell Villafuerte kicked off BYS Fashion Week with a sustainable collection featuring body accessories made out of Nike sneakers. Each pair was molded to fit the body like a corset, the perfect addition to Russell’s striking reworked ensembles.
Randolf Clothing - Entitled ‘One Life Stand’, RJ Santos showcased the true meaning of wearable art through his signature designs and silhouettes. On the runway, we spotted colorful and neutral ensembles made out of recycled scrap fabrics. The BYS makeup looks added just the right amount of drama to RJ’s edgy sustainable creations.
Jaz Cerezo - Jaz Cerezo’s collection for BYS Fashion Week played with sensuality and the female form. ‘The Skin I Live In’ was a beautiful showcase of Jaz’s expertise on highlighting the female body in more ways than one. Our favorite look has got to be the ruched cutout dress!
Cheetah Rivera - Inspired by flora and fauna, Cheetah Rivera highlighted her metamorphosis as a designer for BYS Fashion Week. She displayed her eye for detail and expert draping through voluminous skirts, mini dresses, and coordinates in this collection.
Kaye Morales - Mental health advocate Kaye Morales delivered strong rocker chic looks on the runway. The predominantly black and red collection spoke a strong message about unchaining oneself from stereotypes. Each look told the story of overcoming and championed triumphs over stigmas.
Just Bonita - Bonita Penaranda’s first runway show was all about confidence! Models walked down the runway in quinessential Just Bonita corseted looks, glittered dresses, and sensual lace ensembles. The designer really brought Studio 54 realness at BYS Fashion Week!
I S S A - I S S A took a more free-spirited approach by having dancers perform and by placing a live musician at the center of the runway, which accentuated the brand’s already stunning pieces. The collection was centered around Issa Pressman’s versatile hand-painted scarves that took inspiration from her travels across the globe.
Cruz Manila - Designer Kyle Cruz presented his brand’s pieces by simulating a city street that bursted with urban culture. Each look offered a distinct character that definitely appeals to the everyday individual who would want to push beyond the norm. This seasonless collection was a perfect reflection of the brand’s identity in creating unique pieces that would suit anyone, regardless of gender.
Thian Rodriguez - The daringly outlandish collection by Thian Rodriguez was certainly the cherry on top of BYS Fashion Week. The collection highlighted brilliantly constructed pieces that showed the designer’s ability to expertly utilize patchwork, metal hardware, and volume. Through this collection Thian Rodriguez was able to accomplish a difficult task, which was to show that elegance can radiate even with utilitarian toughness.
