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From Jaggy Clarino's campy cultural references to Michael Leyva's showstopping couture creations, see our favourite moments from the runway of Bench Fashion Week
Bench Fashion Week (BFW) is back in full swing! For its Spring Summer 2023 show, BFW featured collections from different designers and brands that melded the Philippines' past, present, and future of fashion.
In case you missed it: Bench Fashion Week 2022 is back for an on-site show
Its roster of designers includes Bon Hansen, CHED Studio, TRNZ, Jaggy Glarino, Michael Leyva, Bigboy Cheng, and Rhett Eala. Some showcased standalone collections, while others collaborated with Bench's biggest brands. All in all, it was a feast for the eyes!
See our favourite moments from the BFW runway below:
Jaggy Glarino's 'Pinoy' core
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Jaggy Glarino's BFW collection would take you down memory lane if you grew up in the Philippines.
He says the pieces are inspired by his childhood memories, from their karinderia (translates to cafeteria) to his grandmother's weaved buri mats (banig) and crochet pillow covers.
Models walked down the runway, clad in long dresses and suits made from cotton linen in gingham pattern and floral accents, carrying vacuum flasks (popularly, termos) and banig bags. Glarino's creations captured the Filipino imagination packaged in a campy yet fashion-forward twist. It will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, a feat not many fashion designers can do.
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Michael Leyva's colourful couture
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Michael Leyva is a name you'd see in almost all the relevant glossies. And a quick look at his BFW collection tells you why.
Leyva designed elaborate gowns in statement colours that immediately buzzed the hall with palpable electric energy once his models started strutting down the runway. Cobalt blue, teal green, neon pink—you name it! The esteemed designer is not afraid to experiment with hues, patterns, and techniques, a mark of a true master of design.
Secret Fresh's street style
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Everything that Bigboy Cheng touches turns instantly hip and cool. Secret Fresh's BFW presentation oozes an urban street appeal from which you can spot Cheng's distinctive style. Wearable and instantly recognizable, Secret Fresh's foray into fashion is a sure hit.
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When Jio is not creating content for Tatler Philippines' social media channels or covering style-related stories, he's probably binge-watching David Attenborough-narrated documentaries or nursing his vintage shopping fixation. He plans on using fashion criticism as a force for good. Follow him @hijowho or send him an email at jio@tatlerphilippines.com.
